Another Case Question...
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 12:35 pm
I've been reading the articles on here as well as the recommendations but still haven't been able to find a case that I like.
I'm looking for a mid-tower case - 17"-20" high, that will be suitable for building a quiet PC. Some of my preferences are:
1) To have a door/cover over the drive bays. I normally don't use them that often, and I really like the look of having a clean front of the case. Either that or I need a case with 'stealth' drive bay doors.
2) No existing PSU. Since my computer is very close to my bed, I'm looking to make it very quiet. And since I'm not especially handy, I prefer not to mess around with a PSU. It seems that the best bet would be to get a Nexus NX-3000 or a SilenX PSU from what I've read. I really like the idea of getting a PSU that would also control the case fan. I know this isn't the PSU forum, but if you have any other suggestions I'd appreciate them.
3) I'm also looking for all the normal case goodies: thumb screws, no sharp edges, easily opened hinged doors, 120 mm (preferred) or 80 mm fan holes, etc.
4) I'm hoping to spend less than $100 for the case so I can get the case and PSU for under $200.
I'm hoping to put the ASUS A7N8X motherboard and an Athlon XP 2400+ or faster chip in it. Thanks for the advice!
I'm looking for a mid-tower case - 17"-20" high, that will be suitable for building a quiet PC. Some of my preferences are:
1) To have a door/cover over the drive bays. I normally don't use them that often, and I really like the look of having a clean front of the case. Either that or I need a case with 'stealth' drive bay doors.
2) No existing PSU. Since my computer is very close to my bed, I'm looking to make it very quiet. And since I'm not especially handy, I prefer not to mess around with a PSU. It seems that the best bet would be to get a Nexus NX-3000 or a SilenX PSU from what I've read. I really like the idea of getting a PSU that would also control the case fan. I know this isn't the PSU forum, but if you have any other suggestions I'd appreciate them.
3) I'm also looking for all the normal case goodies: thumb screws, no sharp edges, easily opened hinged doors, 120 mm (preferred) or 80 mm fan holes, etc.
4) I'm hoping to spend less than $100 for the case so I can get the case and PSU for under $200.
I'm hoping to put the ASUS A7N8X motherboard and an Athlon XP 2400+ or faster chip in it. Thanks for the advice!