Chassis forum

[DocMartin]

Maybe I'm overlooking it, but I can't find a forum dedicated to computer cases. I want to have my son build me a new computer and I'm having trouble deciding what case to get. I Like Antec steel cases and would like to have something refined looking like the 183 or sonata. I've also considered Fractal and Coolermaster cases

I want to make sure that I get a case that has good cooling. I,m not a gamer but I like to have a lot of things going on at one time. I plan on getting an Intel i7 2600k processor.

If you don't already have a chassis forum, please think about starting one.

[ShyguyXPC]

Case Discussions can go in one of two Categories that we have here already.

PC Modification - Tech Support Forums - TechIMO.com

or

General Tech Discussion - Tech Support Forums - TechIMO.com

[JPMiller]

these are some of MY favorites...
Alot also depends on budget.

Newegg.com - HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition ATX Mid Tower Computer Chassis Gaming Case w/ Front Blue LED 120mm Fan & Top 120mm Fan
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WB Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite 371 (RC-371-KKN1) Black Steel / ABS plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - ENERMAX VOLCANUS ECA3180-B Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - Xigmatek Utgard Mesh CPC-T90DB-U03 Black Steel / Aluminum and Mesh Bezel Computer Case
Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

[ShyguyXPC]

At the upper end of the spectrum of Sub $100 cases, this one is my favorite, for obvious reasons.

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

For lower end of price range, the HEC Blitz JP has listed is my favorite. (also for obvious reasons LOL, as I currently have both cases)

I also have one of Coolermasters Elite 3xx series, I think it was a 340 or something, which are very similar to the 430, 371 series cases, with a tad older look to it, not as fresh faced as those two.



I also like Thermaltake's V9 series cases: Newegg.com - Thermaltake V9 Black Edition ATX Computer Gaming Chassis with Dual Oversized 230mm Ultra-Silent Cooling Fans VJ400G1N2Z Mid Tower

the base V3 series isn't bad either: Newegg.com - Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Fractal Designs cases are nice but their higher in price for what you get.

Lian Li has always been rather classy looking IMO for over 10 years now.

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

a bit less so, but not too bad really: Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K56 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case



In the upper price ranges, my current favorite is this one from Corsair: Newegg.com - Corsair Graphite Series 600T Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case



Also, you should check out the Bit Fenix Cases, THOSE Are nice looking, though also a bit pricey on some of them, but I do like them too.

BitFenix Cases : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come

But I'd also look at some of the other cases on Performance PC's site as well: Cases : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come

[DocMartin]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll have to take a look at them.