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lang15
9 Jun 2003, 5:27am
What's a good starting point? I'm looking to get a really nice case, but im not sure where to start. I like windows, and im going to end up buying a lot of new hardware too.

Any websites to suppliers or articles about cases would be of help. thanks !

Jason

DJ-Quack
9 Jun 2003, 7:16am
Directron has a nice selection, so does Newegg. There isn't anything really you should be looking for except a case you think looks nice. Afterall, the case will probably outlast most of your parts.

Clutch
9 Jun 2003, 3:49pm
Xoxide has some nice pre-modded cases, also stock. And as the others mentioned, newegg and directron. Are you looking for a pre-mod, I know you said you liked windows, or do you want to try your dremel skills out?

^Ben
9 Jun 2003, 4:12pm
Hmmmm Dremel

/me hides in a corner :'(

BLuKnight
9 Jun 2003, 4:53pm
Computergeeks.com has a really nice inexpensive silver case for about $30. They were running a $10 rebate, but I'm not sure when it ends. Either way, it's a sturdy case with a 400W PSU.

//EDIT: http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=0209-4HL

Geeky1
10 Jun 2003, 1:57am
it has to have good cooling as well if you plan on putting a reasonably modern (athlon/p4) system in it. Good cooling is at least:
space for 1 120mm or 2 80/92mm front-mounted intake fans blowing across the hard drive(s)
space for 1 120mm or 2 80/92mm rear-mounted exhaust fans

All PSs are not created equal. I wouldn't touch the one in that case from computer geeks if you paid me. Generic PSs can cause all sorts of nasty problems. Stick with Antec, PC Power & Cooling, Raidmax/Robanton/Powmax, or Enermax PSs.

FudgePacker
10 Jun 2003, 4:34am
Xtreme Gear (http://www.buyxg.com/) has some nice cases at reasonable prices.

CCW
11 Jun 2003, 10:05am
For those of us in the UK:

www.overclock.co.uk
www.over-clock.co.uk

They do all the major makes etc,
Craig