Anyone know of a good case?

[ButtNugg]

I have been scouring the internet for a good case. So far, I have found cases that have almost measured up, but fall short in one vital area. What I want in an ideal case is:

Not too big: 22"x10"x23" (HxWxL) should fit anything no questions asked.

Proper ventilation: Good airflow and proper cable management.

Class: Sleek, conservative, but with a little bit of flash.

Silence: This goes for auditory and visual. A case that I can hardly hear my fans running in (provided I buy quiet fans) and one that doesn't keep me awake at night because it looks like a solar flare.

Versatility: I want to see a case that can work with an air cooling solution, or if need be, a water cooling solution, without hardcore modding!

And lastly, a door that is dual-hinged so it doesn't matter what side it sits from you, it can still open easily. (or just one that opens to the right handed, cuz that's what it will be for me)


Anyone know of any case like this? Or am I going to have to start my own brand of PC casing?

Oh and under $200 would be nice. Anything over that is retarded to spend on a case.

[Necromancer]

Have you considered the monsters from "Alienware" ?

[ButtNugg]

yeah i guess. not really my style tho, and they seem rather skimpy on the size and versatility. I'm not one of those guys who needs a "futuristic" case or anything, just conservative. I think I am better off just spending the same in money and spend some time making my own.

[TerryMason]

Have you looked at the Antec 300? It's been voted the best budget case a couple of times. I've never used one myself, but it's so popular that it must be at least decent.

in fact, anything from antec should be good




Antec 300
No Power Supply included:
To optimize performance of your Three Hundred, your choice of power supply is crucial. Antec strongly recommends choosing from our NeoPower or TruePower series.
9 Drive Bays:
• External 3 x 5.25"
• Internal 6 x 3.5" for HDD
Cooling System:
• 1 rear 120 x 25 mm TriCool™ Fan with 3-speed switch control.
• 1 top special 140 x 25 mm TriCool™ Fan with 3-speed switch control
• 2 front (optional) 120 mm fans to cool the hard drives
• 1 side (Optional) 120 x 25 mm Fan to cool graphic cards
Washable air filters reduces dust build up in your system, which helps keep your system cooler
Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
Compatible Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
7 expansion slots
Top mounted I/O ports for easy access
• 2 x USB 2.0
• HDA & AC'97 Audio In and Out
Unit dimensions:
• 18" (H) x 18.3" (D) x 8.1" (W)
• 45.8 (H) x 46.5 (D) x 20.5 cm (W)
Weight:
• Net: 15.9lbs / 7.2kg
• Gross: 18.7lbs / 8.5kg

[dafunk_lull]

Antec Skeleton case

thought id throw this up here since it seems to be the most mould Breaking case design iv seen todate yet still retains all the Atx standard spacings

[TerryMason]

I like the look of the skeleton, but I just don't like the idea of having my components sitting open. It seems like it would be easy to drop your keys on the motherboard, or spill a soda onto. I think that a standard enclosure case protects your components to an extent.

[Kay]

Heck, that skeleton case would be an accident waiting to happen for me. I love how unusual it is but I'd have a coffee dripping off it in no time.

The Antec300 is very sleek looking. I like that.

[ButtNugg]

Yeah I like the look of that case for sure, I just wish it had a door ya know? I have a similar case that doesn't have a door either, so I can't really turn off my lights in my room because I have 4 lighthouse beacons for fan controller leds, and it really makes no difference.

do you think that case would fit a 5870? I can't tell whether or not the hdd drive cages are removable.