Advice On New Case!

[rjbarker]

Hi all,
I'm presently in the middle of a new build and am trying to figure out what case would be most suitable for my needs. Firsty, I don't want something extremely "teenage" flashy, if that makes sense, secondly I do want a few LED Lights and a "visible" window side.
the fellow that is building my Rig has chosen for me (they sell it in their store), a Raidmax Smilidon, but I'm a little hesistant as it only has 1 120mm Intake Fan (front) and 3 80mm Exhaust Fans.
the specs of my build (I provided him with all components except the Case):
- Intel e8400 Dual core
- Evga Nforce 780i MOBO
- PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W PSU
- Evga 8800 GTX
- 2 x 1GB (2 GB) Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4-4-4-12 DDR2 PC 6400 @ 800 Mhz
- SATA 7200 Seagate Barracuda 320 GB HDD
- Asus DVD ROM
- LG DVD RW
I want to ensurevthat their is ample cooling and space in case I want to purchase another 8800 GTX (SLI)
I've been thinking of going with the Antec 900 (available at DC for just under $100)...what do you folks think?

Thanks
B

[CasheKicker]

Good air flow is a must, I just finished doing some tests with an Antec 900 and a "budget case" Case Cooling and Airflow - How much does it matter .

The Anytec 900 provides lots and lots of airflow but does have a compromise, cable management can be difficult if you want that clean look inside the case, bit it is still a darn good case. There are better cases out there is you want to pay for them.

Don't skimp on a case, it does make a huge difference and the proper airflow and cooling solution will prolong the life of all your gear. Heat kills.

Also good things to look for in a case are features such as "tool less" makes it easy to move things around if you want and to change/add components. Ample space for better airflow and cable management. I am sure many of the members here can make some great suggestions.

[SimGamer]

It doesn't have a windowed side panel but the P182 Antec case is very nice. I just finished a new build with one and it is a great choice. Cable management is excellent, esp. if you use a PS from Antec; the cables will be long enough to route poroperly. Three 120mm fans standard, add another and you have good cooling. My 8800GTX fits, just and my fourth fan blows across it to add extra cooling.

It's quiet, black and looks like a cool motherf#*^er

[Babrbarossa]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...I&promoid=1051

This lian-li p-65 is rather austere and has a side window- great case and on sale now

[enaberif]

Budget case with ample room and awesome cooling? Simple.

Coolermaster CM 690

[Babrbarossa]

He wants one with a window dude.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by Babrbarossa

He wants one with a window dude.

Budget and window don't exist :P

Cheapest case your gonna find with a window is the TJ04.

And the problem with the Lian-Li you recommended, it doesn't have very good cable mangement and the little part at the top where its curvy makes it hard to work on drives in the upper 5 1/4 bays.

[llama_egg]

Well, he could install his own window...or the Antec 900...though it isn't the roomiest thing I've seen.

[Babrbarossa]

Have a look at the Apevia Jupiter cases- I like them and they're under 100 bucks

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by Babrbarossa

Have a look at the Apevia Jupiter cases- I like them and they're under 100 bucks

I oh my.