Post Best, Cheap Case With Power Supply

[RiversCuomo]

Hey, looking for a nice looking cheap case with power supply. Post ones you know that are good and i will probably look into purchasing it, i need a cheap case for my computer cause im on a budget. Thanks,
Management

[TheBaron]

any antec case w/ a psu (since they all come with antec psu's)

im fond of this one
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-127&depa=0

[JChretien]

i personally like this one

SX1045BII ANTEC SX1045BII PERFORMANCE SERIES II SOHO ATX TOWER CASE ATX12V 450W 4X5.25 6X3.5 BLACK Yes $140.90 CAD

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13784&vpn=SX1045BII&manufacture=ANTEC

comes with a nice antec 450w psu but take note its like 32lb

[drasnor]

I agree with TheBaron on this one. Can't go wrong with Antec case/PSU combos.

-drasnor :fold:

[Beano from Jersey]

Hey, looking for a nice looking cheap case with power supply. Post ones you know that are good and i will probably look into purchasing it, i need a cheap case for my computer cause im on a budget. Thanks,
Management

Hi,

this place does some good cheap moded cases with a 400 watt generic psu

http://www.uc-solutions.co.uk/asp/product.asp?product=737&ph=search&keywords=case&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

they have other models available.

i have the terrabyte alien but the others look just as good and are real practicle and plenty room for modding for the price.

this is the inside of the alien

[leishi85]

generic PSU could be problemtic./

[muddocktor]

Plus it's from across the big pond, too. ;)

[Armo]

if u want crazy cases try www.xoxide.com

[ryko]

here's the thing, and leishi pointed it out too. stay away from cheap/generic psu's! they are not worth the hassle.

now a cheap case is different. you might scrap your knuckles a little, but it should be fine. the one thing to look for is bending or buldging of the frame where the psu sits. make sure that a decent weight psu won't bend the frame and crush components on the motherboard. also cheap cases are great for modding, if you are into that kinda thing.

so here are my recomendations....keep in mind that i would NOT use the psu that came with the cases below, but since that is what you asked for....

ASYS BLK w/ side window and 450w
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-195-010&depa=1

POWMAX GRY/BLK w/ side window and 450w
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-145-049&depa=1

personally i would do something like this....

skyhawk silver case with 2 x 120mm spots
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-117-033&depa=1

antec 400w psu
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-912&depa=1

then i would cut out the stamped fan grills w/ a dremel, cut out a rectangle and use some modder's mesh (gutter mesh) to create a nice intake spot for the front fan, relocate the power/reset buttons, and throw in some 75cfm+ 120mm fans and fan guards.

then you would have a resonable-priced setup with excellent cooling and a quality psu. :thumbsup:

i will post a pic of a similar case that i have done the same mod to in a little while once i find my digicam.

[ryko]

here's a pic of a raidmax case that i did a front intake mod on to give you some ideas....notice the original factory look in the 2nd pic.

[Smalls]

I think that for the money this case would be good http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-154-017&depa=1

[redchief]

Antec sonata worked fine fer me.
very quiet !

[RiversCuomo]

Ok, I've decided that i really dont care about my case having a power supply. I'm going to go a little bit further on my budget and upgrade a few things. Now I'm basically looking for a case with great airflow. Suggestions would be great, thanks.

[madmat]

What are you gonna do about the PSU? A good PSU is very, very, very-very important (and did I mention it's very important?) in a stable good running PC. I've seen this thread and honestly wanted to help but as to "cheap" cases with PSU's these guys covered it right off with the Antecs.

Personally I'd no more post a true cheap case (say sub $80) with a PSU than I'd post a good choice of pistol to commit suicide with, I personally think both are very wrong. Cheap PSU's kill perfectly good components by sending poorly regulated voltages and currents out into the PC and that's a bad thing on so many levels.

When it comes to your PC and you're spending a few hundred to several hundred dollars to build it why build it so that the power button also doubles as the time-bomb button? Get a quality PSU and take the time-bomb out of the equation.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[profdlp]

All the other suggestions have been good ones.

Just as an alternative, I've had decent luck with the RAIDMAX line. I wouldn't use it if you have gobs of HD's or any other power-hungry devices, though.

Overall, it's better to hold out and get the best Case/PSU you can. I offer my suggestion mainly because it fits the definition "cheap".

You can do a search for Raidmax at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/) and see what I mean.

[FormFactor]

Ive been thinking about scooping up this kingwin case w/ cheapa$$ 420w PSU from newegg (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=11-170-020&DEPA=1) .

Price is $62.99

It looks pretty rad!

[FormFactor]

I ran across this slickdeal for the Antec Sonata Quiet Case Redchief mentioned for $48.99 after rebates. Comes with a 380w PSU.

I think you have to live near a frys though.




Linky (http://forums.slickdeals.net/t87719.html?)

It's a little too plain for my taste.

[TheBaron]

get the sonata and add an extra 120mm fan to the front (it has a spot for one). you then have excellent cooling in a quiet and sweet looking case. the piano finish is really something you have to see, its very nice looking

[Artluo100]

Lian-Li all the way mann :p

Even though the price tag is kind of "up there", it's def. worth the money, the quality is amazing.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-040&depa=1

or a coolermaster

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-030&depa=1

still "up there" but def. worth the money. trust me. :D