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[salehrules]

Hi guys,
I'm planning to get a sub-$100 case (maybe higher if it seems worth it), with:
at least 3 external 5.25 bays
at least 2 internal 3.5 bays
at least 300W psu
at least 3 included case fans

I plan to oc a bit, and I am running under a budget, and I also want a good looking case.
Thanks in advance.

[This message has been edited by salehrules (edited September 02, 2001).]

[mystifmagic]

Originally posted by salehrules:
Hi guys,
I'm planning to get a sub-$100 case (maybe higher if it seems worth it), with:
at least 3 external 5.25 bays
at least 2 internal 3.5 bays
at least 300W psu
at least 3 included case fans

I plan to oc a bit, and I am running under a budget, and I also want a good looking case.
Thanks in advance.

[This message has been edited by salehrules (edited September 02, 2001).]

www.thecardcooler.com They have some great cases! GOOD LUCK!

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[salehrules]

the prices aren't great
and they aren't that great looking either

[salehrules]

what do you guys think about these"
http://coolerguys.com/cpucool/cases.shtml

[kpxgq]

this one is just soo lovely... i love alienware cases and black.. comes on otehr colors too like blue and islver i think
http://www.directron.com/blacmidatxca.html

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[kpxgq]

try www.pcmods.com and www.directron.com

[This message has been edited by kpxgq (edited September 03, 2001).]

[m316foley]

get the wind tunnel 2: $139
http://coolerguys.com/cpucool/cases.shtml


but check out all the nice **** that comes w/ it.

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*HAVE A NICE DAY*

[m316foley]

windtunnel 3 and four also look sweeeeet!

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*HAVE A NICE DAY*

[DeerHunter]

If you are looking fore a full tower look no further than the InWin Q500 see www.mwave.com



At $73 + shipping it cant be beat.

For a mid tower Fong Kai FK-603 is the one. Its has been a favorite of anandtech for over a year. www.directron.com has them for $53 + shipping. It comes with a 250W P/S stock but I think a 300 can be had for a nominal charge


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[This message has been edited by DeerHunter (edited September 03, 2001).]

[salehrules]

while the windtunnel ones look great, i was thinking more along the lines of the cyclone (at http://coolerguys.com/cpucool/cases.shtml ).
it's got a decent price, lots of fans (i don't want to have to drill any holes just yet.. this case isn't really for me), and a great review at hardocp.
any comments... suggestions...
thanks for your input guys.