Antec 300 or Lancool PC-K56?

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Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K56 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Both of these cases share a similar design that appeals to me. However, I can't seem to find any feedback on the PC-K56 on the forum. I'm thinking of getting the PC-K56 since it's slightly bigger and have a tool less design. The Antec case appeals to me because it's cheaper, but I don't want to save and end up getting a case that won't satisfy all of my needs. So basically if you guys had a choice, which case would you go for? If neither, which other case that shares a similar design as these two cases?

Edit: I would also want to add the Coolermaster 690II Advanced into list. I'm not too fond of the exterior design. In practice, I don't think I'll need all of those fan mounting options, but it's nice to have them.

Since the LanCool K62 is similar to the 56, I would imagine the CM case be better for watercooling base on what I read. Correct?

CM 690 II Advanced - Cooler Master

[aCid888*]

The Lancool is pretty much a Lian Li but its steel and not aluminium.

I own the A300 and it sucks, sharp edges and cramped.....buy the Lancool and enjoy its great design.

[CMetaphor]

In general: Lian-Li > Antec in all aspects.

Overall I'd probably say: Lian-Li -> Silverstone -> Coolermaster -> Lancool -> ((insert crappy steel cases here)) lol.

[myleftnut]

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Lian-li's are always better than Antecs. If you're ok with price, go for that lancool.

[JD]

Not too fond of only have 1x120mm in the front and 1x120mm in the rear for cooling potential in that Lancool.

I'd go with the CM690 out of all your choices though. Far more versatile case cooling wise, and still well built/laid out.

[martin_metal_88]

This should not even be a question:P lancool my friend you will be pleased with this case;)

[gingerbee]

lan-cool gets my vote one of the best bang for buck cases there is. jmo

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Thx for the response guys. The only thing that concerns me about the K56 is that if I go down the watercooling route in the near future, then I'll have to do what the HardwareCanucks reviewer said and mount it on the top of the case. Can't believe Lian-Li messed up the watercooling option there. I've more or less made up my mind on the case to get. I can't see myself getting the CM case because the exterior is just ugly. Having more fans doesn't exactly make a case better imo. There's more to a case than just the number of mounting options available.

Having said all of this, what's the best price that you guys have seen the K56 going for? I think Ncix is selling it for $67.40. I think Newegg may have sold it for $65.99 a while back, but now I'm not sure. Should I just get it at Ncix then?

NCIX.com - Buy Lancool PC-K56B ATX Advanced Mid Tower Case 5X5.25 4X3.5INT No PS USB Audio - PC-K56B In Canada.

I also notice that the K58WB is selling for $69.64. Should I consider that as well?

[jcmaz]

K58 hands down!!!

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No further comments? If not, then I think I'll settle for the PC-K56