Cheap Case?

Scally91 · 21 Jun 2009 at 14:03

Im looking for a new case with decent airflow for a new quad core build. I dont want to spend too much on the case so was looking at the NZXT Beta or the Antec 300. I prefer the looks of the Antec and the bottom power supply placement, the NZXT on the other hand has toolless drive fittings and cable management holes, I also like the black interior. Can someone give me their opinions and some advice on these cases?

Thanks

LukeTW · 21 Jun 2009 at 14:37

Antec 300

killerk · 21 Jun 2009 at 14:38

Havent used the 300 but the antec 900 was one of the cheapest and more importantly best cases i have had in terms of airflow and looks

diverse180 · 21 Jun 2009 at 14:53

The Antec 300 is a great little case, with fantastic airflow (if you add the front and side optional fans). Cable management will be much easier and neater with a modular PSU though

Here's a pic of my 300:

Scally91 · 22 Jun 2009 at 07:55

Power Supply

Funnily enough was looking at the OCZ modular PSU on sale at the moment., I guess the 300 it is, Diverse, your case looks great how noisy is it with all those fans?

diverse180 · 22 Jun 2009 at 09:06

It's not that noisy considering I have five fans running, although I am considering getting myself a fan controller to make it even quieter (the fans themselves are really quiet, it's the amount of air passing through the case that makes the noise).

The fact that I have fan filters fitted also adds to the noise (more resistance to air flow means a bit more noise).

Apparently the Coolermaster CM-690 is pretty good too...so it might be worth a look? (it's slightly more expensive than the 300 though).

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-145-CM