As of late I have been having to move my PC around a lot. Unfortunately for me, my PC is in a Mammoth sized Antec Soho file server case and has been dubbed the Beige bomber. With the accumulation of Stuff in my apartment space IS becoming an issue and that big old Antec case very very heavy. So I need to migrate my current PC parts into a newer smaller (preferably lighter) case. An aluminum case would be nice but I can also do steel. Sturdiness and build quality is Important (I think I could set off bomb next to my old Antec and it would be still standing). I'm looking to spend around $100-$150 USD. Not really looking for a full tower, but would like room to expand ( I.E. put in a second 4870 later). Also, the bottom PSU layout is prefferable. I have narrowed it down to a couple of Cases but I am having a hard time deciding which one to choose so I'm asking for your opinion!
-The Antec 900
(needs no link I think everyone here knows this case well)
Cons:
-Cable management will require modifications to the case
-No dust filters on front
-The Lian Li PC-60FWB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112198
Cons:
-At the top of my price range w/o shipping
-No top vent (But can very easily be added w/Dremel)
-The Thermaltake V9 Black edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133074
Cons:
-A bit cramped inside
-No stock side window
I like all three of these cases very much and have read review after review for each one and I still cannot decide. Also, there is one more case I had in mind, the Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W this case is absolutely gorgeous and stole my heart the instant I saw it, but unfortunately it has a STEEP price tag @ $230 US and I really don't want to pay that much for a case, but I am still debating it. Also the specs for whats going into this case are in my sig. Additionally, if there are any other cases similar to these that you would like to suggest go right ahead .
Silverstone Fortress Link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163121
-The Antec 900
(needs no link I think everyone here knows this case well)
Cons:
-Cable management will require modifications to the case
-No dust filters on front
-The Lian Li PC-60FWB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112198
Cons:
-At the top of my price range w/o shipping
-No top vent (But can very easily be added w/Dremel)
-The Thermaltake V9 Black edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133074
Cons:
-A bit cramped inside
-No stock side window
I like all three of these cases very much and have read review after review for each one and I still cannot decide. Also, there is one more case I had in mind, the Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W this case is absolutely gorgeous and stole my heart the instant I saw it, but unfortunately it has a STEEP price tag @ $230 US and I really don't want to pay that much for a case, but I am still debating it. Also the specs for whats going into this case are in my sig. Additionally, if there are any other cases similar to these that you would like to suggest go right ahead .
Silverstone Fortress Link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163121