Hey forum, I need help (for this topic case choosing help not mental help) choosing a good about $75 case. I live in Canada, eh, and use Canadian dollars. The only place a buy computer stuff from is Canada Computers ( CanadaComputers.com ) since I don't have a credit card nor a car to drive anywhere to buy the parts. Its my only close computer store I can walk too. ANYWAYS, I don't know any good cases and found some reviews talking about the case like it was perfect and it just annoyed me and I didn't believe it, so I was hoping the forum people could help me choose a case. I was thinking something like a bitfenix shinobi, but on one persons review they said there are better cases for cheaper, but he didn't say a name of it. What I'm basically looking for in a case is to fit all my computer hardware (some I have, some I want), good airflow to keep the case cool, be able to use the case to water cool in the future, preferably at least 1 USB 3.0 USB slot that works with my motherboard, side window ( wanted but not totally needed ) , good cable management (fitting basically every cable including the 24 pin mobo one), look DECENT , and hopefully have filters. Im a bit picky (probably more than just a bit) b3cause this is my first full computer build. Also, sorry about it being just 1 big paragraph I stead of multiples, Im terrible at making paragraphs. So the hardware I want are: Asus m5a99fx r 2.0 (to over clock my CPU a bit when it becomes the bottle neck), amdfx 8350, wd blue 1tb HDD, a 60 GB Kingston's ssd for windows 8, and almost any sort of ram that is 2x4gb sticks at 1600ghz (most likely whatever Canada computers has instock at the time I go). What I have is a evga gtx 650 1gb, some cheap DVD reader writer thing, and maybe a 15$ heatsink with no name ( I say maybe because I might use the computer that the heatsink is already in for a server). Thank you to anyone who can get through this long paragraph and give me a few good case options. :)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=053138
I know you have to suffer the initial cost because it's a mail in rebate deal, but this case is friggin amazing. Side window, good airflow, great cable management, looks good, well built. I know Linus gave this one a good review. (The black non-window version).
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=045274
I've also heard good things about the Gelid Darkforce. Check it out if they have it in store. I've never actually seen one, but the reviews are all good.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=041948
There's also the tempest. I'm not a big fan of the in-line drive bays because you end up seeing cables out the back of them, but that's just me. Great airflow in this case, though
I like all the cases, except that I probably won't get the antec case before its not on Sale so I can't get that one. Is There any other good cases maybe closer to 75$ that you also recommend?
Are the corsair carbide series cases (400r and 200r) good cases? I was looking at them during class and I noticed they had great reviews on new egg. Are they good cases and are they better than the bitfenix shinobi for the price (since I still really like the looks of the shinobi)
Corsair makes great cases! My only issue with the 200r is the lack of dust filters. That, and once you get into a windowed case, you're far out of your budget.
Does the 200r come with rubberized feet and anti vibration HDD bays? I ask this because my computer will be on a wooden table. Also, is the antec three hundred a good case? On new egg is shows the antec case has great reviews.
have you considered vanilla mastercards to make online purchases?
for a small fee, you can get a disposable credit card and shop on ncix and newegg
my reccommendation: bitfenix survivor ($50 at ncix.ca, it's a beautiful case that i have for my secondary build.)
I've heard of prepaid MasterCard's and Visa cards, but I can seem to find any anywhere. I tried looking on Google for them and it didn't show me where I could buy it.