Please spec me a silent tower case

[slipd]

Right, so I'm coming from an Antec P182 so I can appreciate a quality case! I've worked a lot with cases between £20-£50 and they just don't compare. I guess that's my first 'must have', it needs to ooze quality…

My spec:

• Silent – good soundproofing, a door would be an advantage.
• Good cable management.
• At least 3 HD bays, plus room for dedication SSD.
• Space for big graphics! I'm currently on a R290 but I don't want to have to change cases in 18 months when I upgrade.
• Front USB 3.0 ports – I'll be able to do away with all my blue extension cables coming from the back then.
• At least 2 optical bays; 1x DVD, 1x fan controller.
• A door is a bonus because the case will be in my room and is sometimes left on over night.
• I don't really have a price in mind but I guess £200 would be my absolute top end and that would have to be for something really special!

I'm basically upgrading because I fancy a change – but I also want to stay up to date with things like SSD support/USB 3.0.

I'm liking the the look of the Fractal R5 so far

 

[stulid]

Antec P100, P280 or P380 which is due next year.

 

[Ace Modder]

[*]Silent – good soundproofing, a door would be an advantage.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]Good cable management.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]At least 3 HD bays, plus room for dedication SSD.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]Space for big graphics! I'm currently on a R290 but I don't want to have to change cases in 18 months when I upgrade.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]Front USB 3.0 ports – I'll be able to do away with all my blue extension cables coming from the back then.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]At least 2 optical bays; 1x DVD, 1x fan controller.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]A door is a bonus because the case will be in my room and is sometimes left on over night.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

[*]I don't really have a price in mind but I guess £200 would be my absolute top end and that would have to be for something really special!

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

I'm basically upgrading because I fancy a change – but I also want to stay up to date with things like SSD support/USB 3.0.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £94.99
Total : £104.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 

[stulid]

I think thats clear cut.

 

[slipd]

Haha, I think that settles it then, looking into it now

I did look at the P380 but the side facing USB ports would be no good to me - the case will be under a desk, they need to be forward facing...

 

[Ace Modder]

Stock is showing as out at ocuk, but I know they have a delivery sat in their warehouse to be booked in, should be done today/tomorrow

Place your order I will ensure it's booked in tomorrow for shipping

 

[slipd]

Quick question on the P280; the 2x internal 120mm fans, can I still have them even with a long (currently R290) graphics card or will it be a bit tight?

 

[stulid]

Quick question on the P280; the 2x internal 120mm fans, can I still have them even with a long (currently R290) graphics card or will it be a bit tight?

- Supports GPUs up to 330mm long

That is with all fans etc fitted.

 

[Morg]

P280 is a great case, got mine to replace an Antec 900. Can't fault it, it's great