budget pc case

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:40 pm

any recommendations on a smaller/medium sized case? i was thinking of the Antec 300 (i have the 1200 model...it's a monster). i still have my older E8500 parts laying around and might as well put it to use.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:31 pm

If you can do a mATX case, then this is the way to go:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811154094

Unfortunately, Newegg doesn't really have any case deals going on right now. Frequently I'll see them have their Rosewill cases go for $20-30 shipped.

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:18 pm

thanks...i can't do mATX with my existing parts, otherwise that one looks good...

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:29 pm

Rosewill 1030A or 103A.. Lemme look.. Ahhh, R103A.. I have used over 100 of these and for a cheap case, they're built well and easy to use. I like them..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811147010

eGo

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:26 pm

Actually, if you don't mind a rebate, this is a heck of a deal on a fancy case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811156199

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:45 pm

Here's one for $32 shipped:

http://www.chiefvalue.com/Product-_-Pro ... 0175010060

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:58 pm

Let me warn ya, never settle for a PSU that comes with a budget case.

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:16 pm

thanks all...i should have reported back earlier. i ended up going with the Antec 300 and the Corsair 500W PSU that i posted about in a different thread. one rebate to mail in, so not too bad.

i'll try to get pics up of the case once it's ready.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:53 pm

LOL, I didn't even notice that it had a PSU. Nope, I wouldn't use that PSU unless it was on an old setup for a kid or something.