Case help

[Silent Shark]

Hi

I'm having to do a major upgrade to my PC after my GF6800GT went bust (it's AGP, and I just don't see the point getting a GS, as it's a £150 step backwards). I'm also on S754, not 939, so that means a mobo and cpu change to try and ensure futureproof computing.

Anyway, I'm also going to take this opportunity to change cases. I'm currently using a Black XClio Jr, which I love the look of, but it makes far too much noise (the TV volume has to be raised 10 levels when it's in the room!). Basically, I'm after a standard or micro ATX case, which is good quality, looks smart (nothing vulgar), and is above all, QUIET!!! . I'd quite like a desktop/HTPC case, but these are not neccessarily going to fit all the space and noise requirements. It needs to hold 2 HDDs, and a 3.5' Card reader (unless the case has one integrated). I have a PSU that I can use.

Budget is not actually limited as such, but I'd prefer to spend around the £50-70 mark, and will possibly creep up to £100 if it's a trully stunning case.

Current possible targets are the Thermaltake Tenor or Soprano, the 'Nitro' on xcase.co.uk, the Gigabyte Aurora (although it looks a little wobbly) and the Aspire Xplorer.

I'd really appreciate any comments on these or recommendations you can provide.

Thanks very much.



P.S. If it's available at Scan, all the better!

[nvening]

Antec p180, quiet, high quality and it looks good.

Also, you say future proof but there is a new amd socket coming in Q1 or Q2 i think, but thats like in the computer world, just thought i would warn you!

[Silent Shark]

Not again!

I bought the 754 board just as 939 came out, and now there's a new one?!

It's a shame, as I can't really wait. I need a PC for my work.

The P180 indeed does look good, but on XCase it's £92, and for that money, i'd at least expect some sort of LCD display integrated or something fancy.

It'll go on my list though.