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Captain Canuck

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Hi guys, I'm putting together a new build and I can't decide on a case. I thought I would appeal to the eGO community for some suggestions. I'm looking for something in the $150 - $200 range, no window, and nothing to extravegant or crazy looking.

It's gotta fit all this:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition Quad Core Processor AM2+ 3.0GHZ 8MB Cache 125W 45NM
Mobo: ASUS M4A78 Pro AMD780G Socket AM2+ DDR2 1PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 3PCI
RAM: Corsair XMS2 Dominator TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF 4GB 2X2GB PC2-8500 DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E 2XDVI-I
PSU: Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S223F 22x
HDD: Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 7200RPM 4.2MS 32MB
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-FI Xtreme Audio

I'm also open to suggestions on the rest of the build if you have any. Thanks in advance:)
 
I know you said no window but... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058
That's the case I'm using and I'm running
Intel I7 920
EVGA 9800 GTX+
Asrock X58 Supercomputer board
650W PSU
I NEVER go above 35 C with it on my Video card or CPU, and I don't have all the fans running at max RPMs, only the "Big Boy" fan as it is called (The top fan) and the rear exhaust fan. I know you can't see it but there is also a spot for another 120 mm fan on the side, and also there is a bracket to have another 120 mm fan on the inside where the HDD is located.
 
The Cosmos was 1 case I was looking at. The ATCS 840 looks pretty nice, definately my style, simple and clean. I was actually looking at the Antec 900, I have a Sonata 2 currently that I've been quite happy with. However, I'm personally not a big fan of the way the 900 looks.

A couple others I was looking at:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21099&vpn=TJ04B&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology
Though I'm not sure on the airflow in this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112191
 
Captain Canuck said:
The Cosmos was 1 case I was looking at. The ATCS 840 looks pretty nice, definately my style, simple and clean. I was actually looking at the Antec 900, I have a Sonata 2 currently that I've been quite happy with. However, I'm personally not a big fan of the way the 900 looks.

A couple others I was looking at:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21099&vpn=TJ04B&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology
Though I'm not sure on the airflow in this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112191
Click to expand...

I actually didn't like how the 900 looked either, but it has really grown on me.
 
Take a look at the silver stone TJ07 that what I have.

I can fit a xfi
two 8800 gtx's
a intel quad core plus the zalman 900nt (I think it is)
only complaint is if you have an oversized power supply like the pc power and cooling 1000w its narsty to get it in
 
Hmmmm
The Cosmos looks like a really nice case.
However I'm worried about not having direct HDD cooling as Western Digital's Black line of HDD's tend to generate alot of heat. The more I look at the ATCS 840, the more I like it, though it is a bit pricey.
 
Don't overlook Antec cases. They're not as flashy as other manufacturers, but they build quality thoughtful stuff. The two cases below are great for 'quiet' builds; you know, for people who don't want their PC's to sound like little airplanes getting ready for takeoff while they're playing games...(I'm looking at you 900 and 1200 users!) :tongue:

Antec Sonata Elite - $99.00 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129057 - they make a version that comes with a PSU for $20 more

Antec P182 - usually $170 or more, on sale for $118.00 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025
 
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P182 is my recommendation. Built one for a friend, and it is a very nice looking and functioning case.
 
I just got the ATCS today, my first impression is that this thing is a monster. I could fit a small child in this case. But I must say that it looks really good. Very clean/professional look. I will try to get pics and a more in depth review by tomorrow.
 
Thanks everyone for your input.
I ended up going with the Antec 900, I have to admit after seeing this case in person it looks better than in the pics. It seemed to be the case with the best bang for the buck.

I got all my parts and gonna be starting the build. I'll make a new thread to shamelessly show off the new rig when it's done. :) Stay Tuned!
 
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