Just wondering what you guys would recommend?
Just want cheap a cheap game case, no frills ATX, fits a 8800GTS, plus all my other stuff (see sig)
Thanx,
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Just wondering what you guys would recommend?
Just want cheap a cheap game case, no frills ATX, fits a 8800GTS, plus all my other stuff (see sig)
Thanx,
I'd recomend a Jeantech Phong II then. Smart case, well built & about £50. Plenty of reviews rate it against more expensive models.
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This one is on the high side of cheap, but will definately handle your needs, and has a pretty good airflow for keeping things cool. Only thing you'd have to double check is whether your motherboard is rated for running inverted.
If you want a cheap case, go for an AKASA Zen (Black) ~£30. I have the same case and it fits my 8800GTS fine. However due to the HDD cage facing the mobo and not the side panel you may not be able to use 1 of the 4 HDD bays.
the gts doesn't reach the end of an ATX motherboard so it will fit pretty much anything.
JeanTech Phong 2 would have my vote.
Details here and its only £35.00.
Front temp display 140 mm fan front 120mm rear quiet and very good cooling
Yeah, I realise the card will prob fit most ATX cases, but I've heard a few ppl have had problems fitting them as they are quite long.
I currently have a eyeQi case, it's big and heavy and has a swing door on the front that makes it unpractical for my needs, i just need simple/cheap.
The zen one looks good to me, £30 or less is all I need in a case - thanks C2Dan! - I won't need 4HDD bays either!
Cheers,
Nice for the price! but I can't see the front of the case so not much point :( , thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by DratUK
Pic of the front here on the Custom PC review
No sorry, I mean where I have my PC on my desk I can't see the front of it, just the side, so no point having nice one with LED's on front of it etc, thanks anyway!
I should have kept my old cases, threw them away -doh!
Tell me about it, 2 Cheiftec cases and some no names that I should have kept. Still its always good to choose a new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by poindextermatic
The Zen is a nice looking case. Going for Apple MAC white or PC Black?
Black all the way!
The review says, "The Phong II displays a lot of attention to detail when it comes to cooling and noise reduction."Quote:
Originally Posted by 0iD
I have a Jeantech (not Phong) - it's cool, light & well-made, but quiet NOT! But mine probably isn't designed for quietness & my components are noisy. G
Antec SLK3000B. can be had for less than £30 and is excellent.
coolermaster elite 330
My vote goes for the above.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimborae
I've built a couple of systems in the above case and it's very good value for the money. Can remove the door as well.
I've built a system in the Zen and IMO the SLK3000B is much better.
Thanks for advice, I take it will fit a 8800 no probs?Quote:
Originally Posted by amjedm
My graphics card is an X550 :embarrassed:, if you can tell me the length I can then tell you if it's ok (I built a system for someone else so will have to pop to their house)Quote:
Originally Posted by poindextermatic