The perfect case under $100?

[Username]

-Handle. (I move around a lot)

-Fan PORTS on top, window, back, and front.
(I don't care about fans that come with the case because those always suck (and not in a good way))

-Powerful, quiet power supply (I don't want to spend over $40 for one if the case doesn't come with one).

-No ******** construction and design (I'm tired of these cases wear it takes 30 minutes just to figure out how to ctick in a CD drive!)

-No juvinile design (I want sleak and sexy).

[talldude]

Buy a case you like,
go to home depot,
find a handle you like,
pick up a small piece of wood/metal that you can use to reinforce the top of the case,
pick up a couple of nuts and bolts,
drill holes in the case and reinforcement material,
stick on the handle.

Voila.

As for cases...I'd go with something like the Lian-Li PC7 plus. You aren't going to get a quality case with a quality PSU, with the exception of some Antec models, so buck up and spend $60 on the PSU to have some peace of mind.

P.S. You ain't gonna find a case that fits all of your needs without some modifications, especially if you're looking to spend <$150. Actually, come to think of it, there is no case on the market with your specs.

[JakeDeez]

not gonna happen, but get a lian li - its worth the extra money, really it is.

[Bearded Kirklander]

Case sans psu = Antec Performance Plus PLUSVIEW1000AMG

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...129-124&depa=0



Then add a great PSU like one of these two:

Enermax 460w with 24 pin main power connector and 33a on a single 12 rail ATX 1.3 for $75:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...103-464&depa=0

Enermax 420w with 24 pin main power connector and 18a each on two 12v rails ATX 2.01 for $76:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...103-459&depa=0

and you should be good to go.

[MrDigital]

Originally posted by Bearded Kirklander
Case sans psu = Antec Performance Plus PLUSVIEW1000AMG

But what about the top fan port and the handle?

Sounds like he needs a Mac.

-MrD

[JakeDeez]

Originally posted by MrDigital
But what about the top fan port and the handle?

Sounds like he needs a Mac.

-MrD

Sounds like he needs a Lian Li and a drill.

[Bearded Kirklander]

Originally posted by MrDigital
But what about the top fan port and the handle?

Dremel MotoTool, Baby!

[Chuck232]

Yeah, I'm not sure where you're going to find a case with a handle (without it looking fugly). Personally I like the Kingwin KT-424. It's got the Lian Li type look but seems a little cleaner than the PC-7. (no holes, just a fan mesh thingy at the front)

[Username]

Talk about a **** case market. I'm not asking for anythng astronomical here other than a decent power supply.


I hate Antec cases. They weigh like 100 lbs and trap dust like a vacuum. The install slots thing is a stupid, pointless gimmick. The door breaks off as well but that's good because doors are stupid(I had a very similar antec case).



I just want a case with a lot of fan ports really.

I guess I can just hunt down a PSU.

[stonez]

Lian Li, and handles.

Or. You can get a aluminum chieftec (looks like that antec) for around 60 bucks. With all components shouldn't weight more than 30lbs.

[Freddy_Kruger]

No No No, start with a suitcase. It already has handles! Then you Mod from there.

[Bearded Kirklander]

Originally posted by Freddy_Kruger
No No No, start with a suitcase. It already has handles! Then you Mod from there.

lol...

The Samsonite Mid Tower.

[Username]

Actually I don't need a handle. I had that universal strap handle thing. But one of the straps will probably cover and airhole.

I don't mod cases myself anymore. Last time I drilled a hole a large fracture was created in the metal somehow (sorta like a crack on a glass window but on metal). The top of a case can't always support the weight and the metal gets all bent out of shape.

[Username]

http://www.newegg.com/OldVersion/app...124-075&depa=1

[Bearded Kirklander]

Originally posted by Username
http://www.newegg.com/OldVersion/app...124-075&depa=1

It is a cinnamon stick with drive bays!