Any recommendations for a Good computer case

[mdhome]

Does anyone have a good quality computer case that they can recommend. I am not after anything too large but most importantly it must be quiet (when asleep) and of a good design. Cost is important so nothing much beyond £70.


regards Michael

[Wombat]

If you want quiet & quality, then you're looking at a power supply from PC Power & Cooling (www.pcpowerandcooling.com). Their Silencer model is top-notch. I don't own one myself, but those that I do know that have one can't believe how quiet it is.

Cases: I have a YCC-802 and really like it, but the front grill isn't the quietest for airflow. Others seem to like these new-fangled Lian-Li cases. Get other opinions.

[Wombat]

Whoops, missed the price part. PCP&C will set you back.

Also, try looking at www.a-pro.com. They're overpriced, but they have a good selection, and web site. Use it to browse, then find your model elsewhere.

[mdhome]

Hello Wombat
I am looking at a review of the YCC-802 at the moment. Not only that but it falls within my price range.
The Lian Li cases look superb but they are probably too pricey for me.


regards MD

[Greebe]

Lian LI cases normally run $200+ USD

[Wombat]

The 802 case is the one that was later chosen for the "Cyclone" cases that were all the rage for a while:

http://www.a-pro.com/CY802PX.htm

They just cut an extra hole or two in the side and add fans.

[fleabus2]

Hi:

For cases:
1) Addtronics

http://www.addtronics.com/

Full Tower 6890A
The one I use....excellent in all aspects.

2) ElanVital (subsidiary of Asus)

http://www.elanvital.com.tw/

Mid Tower T10 AB
Well engineered smaller case.

For PSUs:
1) SPI Sparkle

http://www.sparklepower.com/

Probably still the best after many years

2) Enermax

http://www.enermax.com.tw/products/main.htm

Very good.

Happy trails,

[Guru]

AOpen HQ-45!!

[GT98]

I got a Lian Li PC68 Case and a 350watt Enermax PS from NICX.com for $222 shipped


Scott

[Taz]

Some suggestions :-

AOpen HQ45 with 300w PSU £ 50.52 from TekHeads
Addtronics 6890A without PSU £ 84.60 from The Overclocking Store
Lian Li PC-2 without PSU £ 88.12 from The Overclocking Store

[bacon]

I just recently bought a nice new case from Microdirect. It's an RBC case, which i must admit I've never heard off though.
As quiteness goes it's OK not great, but its great if you're constantly hacking away inside the computer (like me ). Because of it's screwless assembley CD drives etc can be taken out in literally seconds as well as the motherboard as it only has two screws holding it down along with sliding bolts on the other contact points.
I love it anyway. Plus it comes with a Mackron 400 watt PSU which seems pretty reliable( alhtough only time will tell) and a front USB connector. Anyways here's a direct link.

60 Quid BTW.

[RichL]

Originally posted by bacon
I just recently bought a nice new case from Microdirect. .....
60 Quid BTW.

I cant vouch for the case, but I've dealt with Microdirect a few times in the past and will vouch for the company.
Prices are usually as cheap as you'll find anywhere else, and they dealt with a faulty Scsi HDD I purchased from them with no arguments.

Personally I have a Globalwin 802 with 300w Macron PSU, purchased from Overclockers UK which I'm very happy with.