DJ Dunk

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I'm after a new PC case and have scoured countless websites browsing and nothing has really grabbed me by the danglies.

Requirements:

At least 4 internal 3.5" HDD bays with good cooling, 12cm fan preferred;
12cm exhaust fan or 2x 8cm fans;
At least 3 external 5 1/4" bays;
Must look sleek and modern and be well finished;
No PSU necessary;
Quick release drive mounts preferred;
Budget of up to £70;
Colour not important, but prefer black;
Not fussed about fancy neon;
LCD displays a bonus;
Quiet as poss.

I like the look of the Coolermaster Centurion 5, but it has a couple of niggles which let it down. Also like the look of the A+ Passant Black Case. Basically I think I want something a little original, but stylish.

I don't mind spending more on a quality case, but not quite ready to fork out on Lian Li prices just yet !

Any ideas ? Maybe some site suggestions ?

I've tried, eBuyer, Dabs, Overclock.co.uk, Misco, Novatech, savastore, specialtech, casetek and xcase.

Cheers,
Dunk

lightning101

My new case is one of these - most amazing build quality ever, with swing out doors and completely screwless design, and excellent cooling.


http://www.asus.com/products/pccompo...0/overview.htm

jowl

Have you tried aria? They have some decent cases....and don't play football with them like eBuyer seem too.


There was a decent case reviewed in Micro Mart not long ago...might still be on the website

messiah

It's aria I'm looking at - quite like the look of that Centurion 5 - £45 - very tempted...

Jeff Wiltshire

I have one of these

http://www.antec.com/uk/productDetails.php?ProdID=08139

And it is excellent, especially the noise level....

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

Thanks everyone. Had a browse on Aria and they too have a nice selection.

That Asus case is a bit of a beast, looks like some kind of Manga style robot Impressive, but not quite to my taste

Jeff's case looks good too, anything in particular make it stand out apart from good acoustics ?

Still leaning towards the Centurion 5 after reading more good reviews . . . .

Jeff Wiltshire

The Antec has HD frames (4) to fit your HD too....It's finished in Gloss Black (like a piano) and is excellent build quality. Overclockers.co.uk have them on a special at the moment as well....http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...k_Only_25.html

Scooby-Doo

I know they are £100+ but are simple and beautiful.

http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...+Wave%20Master

Leg@cy

iTrader: (2)

Everyone forgets Bean Tech


Have a look here....

http://www.beantech.com/products/aluminumcases.htm

I got an igloo 2 0b for £78 delivered from ccl computers

tis VERY nice... especially like the removeable tray, rubber grmits for HDD (to prevent noise and quick release drive bays...

ALso sweet in aluminium

phil

LEUVEN

Antec p160: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81600

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

The P160 is a superb case. Its bewteen the P160 and the C5 with a hardcano now.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Go here on the intel website, look near the bottom of the page and they have a list of thermally advantagous cases that they have tested, one of these will suit your needs, though they may come at a price....


http://www.intel.com/support/process.../CS-008537.htm

(not sure if this will lead you directly there yet....) YES!! it does

http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/rese.../eng/53211.htm

Tony

kelvin

I'e had a Centurion 5 for a couple of months now and am pleased to bits with it What have you heard that's putting you off if you don't mind me asking?

K.

Soulgirl

I have this one http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/...roductid=16513 - excellent quality, very quiet and looks great. I had an lcd panel inserted in one of the floppy drive bay blanking plateswith temperatures/weather etc. The small perspex panels each side of the drive bays glow blue which is nice

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

Mainly the fact that the 2nd floppy bay, they say, is unusable ? There is no front opening and you can't get another HDD in there either. Is this true ?
Also no removeable mobo tray ?

Cheers,
Dunk

kelvin

No removable Mobo tray really isn't a problem - there's *stacks* of room in there!!

The comments on the 3.5" bay are probably fair enough though. When you take the thing apart you'll quickly see that a lot of the components are fairly generic - there's space on the chassis for a second floppy/card drive but the front panel only allows for one. I didn't pay too much attentiont to it I though have to say as I don't use a FDD...

If there's anything I can do to help your decision - pics etc, feel free to shout

K.