Which PC case to get

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ChocolateWorm

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#93584 24-Nov-2011 12:30

Hey Guys And Girls.

Atm I have an antec two hundred not really well liked and keen as to get a new one for my half upgrade soon. Id really love some help in getting a new one Im keen on a haf x which really is a bit op due to size etc but i dont like the smaller versions hahaha. Im really indecisive and never no what parts to get

thanks in advance.

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#549360 24-Nov-2011 12:39

I just bought a CM Silencio... it was around 200 bucks... .and it is completely quiet... loving the silence

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#549368 24-Nov-2011 12:47

yeah that is nice. :D ill put that down as an option. i was thinking of a storm scout maybe

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#549409 24-Nov-2011 13:42

I have the CoolerMaster Silenco 500, I don't find it that quiet. It's not loud, but it's not quiet either. I think upgrading the fans to Noctuna would help, I have a Noctuna CPU cooler which has two 140mm fans which are dead silent.

The first one I got had a faulty power button, that took a while to diagnose!

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#549411 24-Nov-2011 13:44

I was about to recommend the CM Storm Scout, i have it personally. Its a great case!, silent, good cooling and the carry handle on the top is a bonus!

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#549416 24-Nov-2011 13:45

garvani: the carry handle on the top is a bonus!

That would be handy for those times you take your computer for a walk...

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#549418 24-Nov-2011 13:45

yeah my mate had a scout he had his messy as kinda put me off but yeah the handles wer gold when we went to lans etc. kinda swaying towards it

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#549420 24-Nov-2011 13:51

i never thought id use the handle but there has been the odd time where ive needed to take the pc to the lounge or whatever and its been great!
I didn't actually want the scout when i got it, i was after the HAF 912 advanced but they were out of stock and wern't expecting any more for another 2 weeks, me being the impatient person i am, i took 10mins and checked out what they had in stock and ordered the Scout. Im really pleased i got it, as soon as i opened the box i was impressed, the quality of the case is unbelievable. I don't regret one bit getting it and i reckon it looks better than the HAF series as well.

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#549422 24-Nov-2011 13:54

I keep the CIS (continuous ink system) for my printer on top of my PC. That's why I don't want a handle or a fan. I don't move my PC, if I did i'd have bought a laptop.

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#549425 24-Nov-2011 14:13

I have a friend selling a Coolermaster Cosmos, think he wants $350 for it... Well looked after and comes with original packaging etc. A huge case, looks real nice. PM me if you're interested...

Myself, a few months ago I upgraded to the NZXT Phantom which is quite nice, plenty of room and only around the $210 mark.

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#549525 24-Nov-2011 17:58

hmmm that looks like an interesting case idk ill add it to the list of possibilities cheers man.

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#549540 24-Nov-2011 18:23

I've just recently purchased an NZXT source 210 Elite, was $90, not a huge case, quieter than my previous no name budget case I had beforehand.
Neat for cable tidy with space behind the motherboard tray, plenty of fan mounts, can take watercooling, black painted inside and out, understated styling which I find to be a big plus but comes down to personal choice.