Please help with case

[Roobir]

Can anyone recommend any cases for about R700-800?

I've looked at the CoolerMaster CM690 and I like the design, not really how it looks on the outside though.

Any suggestions will be appreciated!

Regards,
Roobir

 

[TheRift]

Which exterior case designs do you prefer?

Here are some from Sybaritic:

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=50_51&products_id=15297
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=50_51&products_id=15938
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=50_51&products_id=18060

What on the CM690 design appeals to you? That sort of information would come in handy for others to make suggestions.

 

[PostmanPot]

CM690 V2 is coming soon... I will definitely be upgrading from my CM690 V1.

If you can stretch your budget a little, check out the CM Storm Scout. Really great looker, but the CM690's inside is much spacier with better cable management.

 

[ToAsTeD]

People still spend money on fancy cases?

 

[Chevron]

Have a look at the raidmax smilodon. The open side ways side panels are infinitely useful.

or if not that cooler master scout.

 

[killadoob]

People still spend money on fancy cases?

It depends but yea fancy cases will keep your components cooler than a 200 buck special. So there is no point having a nice pc stuffed in a 200 buck box .

 

[LFX]

People still spend money on fancy cases?

troll

:erm:

 

[TheRift]

People still spend money on fancy cases?

Same as people still spend money on overpriced hosting plans. You will if you want to.

 

[Roobir]

Have a look at the raidmax smilodon. The open side ways side panels are infinitely useful.

or if not that cooler master scout.

I got the Raidmax Smilodon today, really great interior design. I used the extra money of the budget to buy a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 and now alls well that ends well :>

Time to put my q6600 on 3.6GHz

Cheers,
Roobir

 

[TheRift]

Some interesting and good features on that case. Keep us informed on how it works out.

 

[Roobir]

Very nice case and fan, only problems are:
- 19Kg final weight :O
- cant open the motherboard side panel, as the CM Hyper 212 is too big
- scary quiet first bootup

Other than that, its perfect :]
Awesome space to hide most of the cables and few hidden features (especially that secret toolkit underneath the HDD cage).

I'd recommend this case to anyone.

Cheers,
Roobir

 

[TheRift]

19KG isn't so bad. It's when your case arrives weighing that amount empty that you have to worry.

My previous CoolerMaster Stacker STC-101 was around 15KG empty.

I went aluminium on the new Stacker830.

 

[DjStyles]

How much you pay for that case?

 

[f4ntom]

My Raidmax Aztec seems to way I 50000000000000000000000kg.

PS: Since we are on the topic of cases, anyone know how to remagnetize those magnets on the case door?

 

[Kuga]

I bought Raidmax Smilodon.. had it for 2 weeks then I switched to the CM 690. Never looked back!

Well, except now the CM690 MK II is coming out. I want it.

 

[Thorin]

Antec 300

I've got an Antec 300. Very simple but does an excellent job with cooling!! Also fits within your budget.

 

[Grimspoon]

I love my Smilodon! Awesome case.

 

[Roobir]

I paid R779 for the case. All I need now is my graphics card back from the suppliers :3