Computer Case recommendations

transylman

My old Antec P180 is coming to the end of its life after a number of heavy bangs during transit, so I was hoping someone could recommend a new one. I got the P180 because I thought I would need the space for expansion but ended up not needing most of it, so will probably look for something smaller. I also dislike the noise it produces, the fact that the case fan controls are not accessible without opening it, and the lack of a hd audio connectors. The door on the front was always more of a nuisance than a help as well.

Any ideas?

Dr Bolouswki

i really like this - should run pretty silent - and i love the side mounting hard drives

http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?adp=0&aid=36379&agid=631&apop=2&lb

longshotvalue

Ive used a few Antec 100s lately, and find them quiet and exceptional value. I think they cost me less than €50..

Tea_Bag

budget?

Scorpion venom

get an antec 1200

Tea_Bag

Scorpion venom wrote: »

get an antec 1200

not small or cheap, and its dated.

Tar.Aldarion

Dr Bolouswki wrote: »

i really like this - should run pretty silent - and i love the side mounting hard drives

http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?adp=0&aid=36379&agid=631&apop=2&lb

have this, it's great.

transylman

Tea_Bag wrote: »

budget?

Depends on the case, but up to around 150.

Dr Bolouswki wrote: »

i really like this - should run pretty silent - and i love the side mounting hard drives

http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?adp=0&aid=36379&agid=631&apop=2&lb

Not really a fan of the front door, but other than that looks good. Will probably go for a midi tower. Main criteria are quietness, hd audio and usb connectors at front, and room for up to 4 hds. Cooling is also pretty important as will be using it for some processor intensive stuff but not games (..well maybe a little).