New case time

[James_M]

Right then.
I've my 2nd baby on the way, so I lose the computer room

So its a corner hideaway ikea workstation for me (Alve)

But...

My full tower wont fit, plus I need a very quiet case as the pc is on 24x7 and will now be in the living room.

So then, its new case time.
Was thinking about the Antec P180, then came here to all the Lian-li fans, and started looking at the 1000 / 1100's
so then, which would you recommend, obviously needs to hold all my gear, but must be as quiet as possible. Feel free to suggest other alternatives to the above.

Needs to hold :
2 x dvd's,
1 x 3.5
4 Hdd's (maybe more in future)
have at least 1 front blanking plate for possible fan control panel.

Not too bothered about about looks, its going to spend 99% of its life shut in a cupboard.

Now I dont want to spend too much money, but I want to get it right so will fork out for the dearest if its the best, my motto is you will forget the extra few quid, but an annoyance will always annoy.

Has anyone used both the p180 and a lian-li, which was quieter?

Cheers

 

[James_M]

Thanks for the advice about the Antec, I dont want to spend that much on a possible lemon!

The Akasa isnt bad at all, looks like it will fit the bill, see what you mean about the looks though!, but tis in a cupboard, wouldnt have minded a 'front door' as all my drives are beige, but time or £50 will fix that.
Do the internal drive enclosers slide out or are they fixed? Hate juggling drives into tight spaces.

Cheers