Looking for a new case

**Cybs** · 08-29-08, 12:04 PM

I want to replace my TT Shark case with something that has a larger area to plug in my new nVidia GTX 260 into. It fits in the Shark, but it's a tight fit.

I'm looking for a case that has plenty of cooling ability, looks cool without being cheesy looking, is a full size tower, and is $100 or less. They also have to fit into the case rack on the side of my desk which is expandable to 10" wide. I'd prefer it to use 120mm fans instead of 80mm fans since I find they tend to be quieter.

**AK99** · 08-29-08, 01:12 PM

Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case (its on sale right now)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...043-_-Homepage

OR
Go with the old school Antec 900 but it's a mid tower.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=Antec%20900

**trailhunter** · 08-31-08, 09:47 PM

I have the Antec 900, its a big case and it looks very nice IMO. Lots of cooling power. I bought it to start my new build. The problem is that it is sitting in the garage waiting for all the other uber parts that I have not come up with the money for.

**~~Cecil900~~** · 08-31-08, 10:11 PM

I agree with the Antec900.

The even make the Antec300 which is a very stripped down version of the 900

**roadhog0** · 09-01-08, 02:48 PM

I have a Antec 900 and it is amazing, the 1200 would be cool too, it is much bigger also.

**Rumble** · 09-01-08, 07:08 PM

By far the best case I have ever owned, and I have built maybe 500 computers in the last 20 years, would be the CoolerMaster Cosmos. Check the link.

This case is "SILENT". I can barely hear the power supply let alone any other fan or drive. The case panels are insulated, and the airflow is insane.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119138

And the official site with good details about the wiz bang of the case

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/prod...roduct_id=2700

I have a subscription to Maximum PC and they picked this case as the best all time case last year. I have to agree. Anything that makes my computer this cool and this quiet and so easy to manage inside (can you say roomy) is truly awesome.

Rumble