Deciding on case for first build

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by Parker

Um, sorry Blake but it's $59.99 after $40 rebate. Look again

That was yesterday - as of right now, it's showing $80 after $40 MIR, plus $10 shipping. Total = $90 shipped after rebate. Still a respectable deal, but not dynamite like it was 24 hours ago:

[oldman_gamer]

Originally Posted by Parker

Um, sorry Blake but it's $59.99 after $40 rebate. Look again

Humm....I see $79.99 after $40 MIR

[Parker]

Originally Posted by One4yu2c

That was yesterday - as of right now, it's showing $80 after $40 MIR, plus $10 shipping. Total = $90 shipped after rebate. Still a respectable deal, but not dynamite like it was 24 hours ago:

Wow thats weird. Cuz I just searched for Antec 900 on Newegg and still got this:



I'm also refreshing the newegg page and it's still $60 after rebate.

Edit:
Ok, just refreshed again, now it's $80 after rebate.
That was really weird.

But anyhow, the Antec 900 is an awesome case!

[CoolGuy90]

Thanks for the suggestions. Actually the Microcenter near me has the P182 for $104.

As for the 900, I think that the LED fans will be too bright at night.

[oldman_gamer]

Originally Posted by CoolGuy90

Thanks for the suggestions. Actually the Microcenter near me has the P182 for $104.

As for the 900, I think that the LED fans will be too bright at night.

Unhook the lights.....the cooling features are unbeatable.

[azianai]

Originally Posted by CoolGuy90

Thanks for the suggestions. Actually the Microcenter near me has the P182 for $104.

As for the 900, I think that the LED fans will be too bright at night.

I've been also looking to maybe get the P182 case (same deal microcenter + $35 rebate to make it 69.99 b4 tax). The one thing you're looking for is a 9800 midrange card? none have been announced besides the 9800GX2 which is 10.5inches long. For the P182 to fit it, you have to sacrifice the middle HD bay. Antec recommends you put all the HDs in the lower HD bay anyway, but that'll require right angle SATA cables. Also if you tinker a lot with your comp, the 182 is not for you with all the wire routing and what not. Its a great case and you can clean up the wiring to rout basically everything behind the MB tray or chassis itself. MB tray is also detachable.

The 900 is a very popular case cause of its looks and features. It will fit the 9800GX2 but you have to remove the black fan mount behind the HD cage. Some people do say it tends to run a bit loud with all the fans blaring, but offers very good cooling. Hiding all the wiring is a bit difficult, but still manageable.

It really comes down to your aesthetic preference, do you prefer the gunmetal plain look or the LED flashing side window look. Do you want the quietest case possible while suffering a little (not much) in cooling or very efficient cooling but noisier.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by oldman_gamer

Unhook the lights.....the cooling features are unbeatable.

LED fans. The LED brightness is cotnrolled by the speed of the fan, and if you want the fans, you'll have the LED. :P

[screwballl]

its also cheap enough to pick up a few non-LED fans if that is the case

[Capper]

Why not the Antec Sonata III? Its cool, quiet, looks good, and even comes with a good 500W PSU.

[Sumgai]

Originally Posted by screwballl

its also cheap enough to pick up a few non-LED fans if that is the case

Agreed. It's way worth it.