New Case!!

bennyboy2606 · 10 May 2008 at 11:48

As some of you may know, i'm upgrading my machine, so i'm gonna start from the outside and work in.

So...as the title reads i need a new case, it doesn't have to have a PSU as i can use my 400W one in my current case (Is that possible?!) And then can upgrade it later

Well, £50-60 to spend, and it must be a looker

So if anyone has any suggestions/advice it would be much appreciated!

Regards

semi-pro waster · 10 May 2008 at 12:00

I guess it depends how you define a looker but the Lian-Li PC7+ is a good option or if you want to go the other way then the Antec Nine Hundred isn't too bad although over your budget.

As for the PSU, you should be able to re-use it if it is a standard ATX job.

Jon1818 · 10 May 2008 at 12:02

Coolermaster CM 690, what kind of system have you got because if i were you id go with a 500W if its quite power intensive.

[KH]Shadow · 10 May 2008 at 12:07

yes it is entirely possible to transfer the PSU mate.

as for the case, i've just bought the Antec 900 Gaming Case, and am very impressed by the cooling etc. Its currently £58.99 exc. VAT. Although its not a particularly stunning case, but then again it depends what your definition of a good looking case is as i particularly like it.

or there's the NZXT Lexa, which was my previous case and that was also a brilliant case. It is currently £59.99 exc. VAT on OCUK. It has quick release drives for easy installation and they simply slide and click in. And the front has a chrome black finish, although it is available in silver too from other sources. In fact i still have my old one, but living in the Channel Islands makes it harder to sell to UK people as shipping is expensive.

I know that most of those cases will come to more than your budget, but its worth spending that little bit more to get a decently cooled and nice case that will last you over more upgrades etc.

EDIT

damn i was beaten to first reply whilst writing my essay.

Also just seen the Thermaltake Armour Jr. Tower, which looks pretty cool. its £52.99 exc. VAT although by reading the reviews it seems if you have a 8800GTX or similar sized card you'll need to remove one of the HDD cages.

And just so you know, there is a CASE CENTRAL section which would be more appropriate for your post.

Vir · 10 May 2008 at 16:57

- Antec 900
- Coolermaster CM690 Dominator, have it myself, great case!

CliffyBiro · 10 May 2008 at 17:00

+1 for the Lexa Blackline.

aproctor · 10 May 2008 at 17:13

Akasa Eclipse/Mirage are very good cases (large and flexible) just look at the thread dedicated to them.
and you can pick them up 2nd hand for £50ish

personally would get a new psu, its not the most powerful and a new one can save much bother in the long run.

edit: but as said above it is possible to transfer them.

dazz25 · 10 May 2008 at 17:14

Another vote for the Coolermaster CM690