Best Case for < $80

[amk09]

I'm looking for case that looks good as well as being functional and staying cool. (obviously)

Currently I like the NZXT Hades which I can find for around $85

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5682492&CatId=1509

The only problem with this case is that the coolermaster hyper 212 cpu cooler won't fit, which I was planning on getting for a phenom II x4 965 BE. Do you think i'd be fine with just the stock cooler if I don't plan on OC'ing?

Anyways what do you think is the best case for $80 or less??? (preferably fits the hyper 212 cpu cooler!)

Thanks.

 

[mosox]

Maybe you like that one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

 

[janxta]

Cooler Master HAF 922 is the best and baddest mid tower for 80 dollars. COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case on newegg.com. You will have no problem getting the Hyper 212 heat sink install into that case. Go for it!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I'll echo the HAF 922

 

[JohnnyLucky]

According to the specifications the NZXT Hades pc case is 7.87 inches wide. That is sufficient for the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ cpu heatsink.

Have a look at the Lian Li / Lancool cases. They come in a variety of configurations and prices:

http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62

mwave.com still has the lowest prices in the USA. Prices range from $59.98 to $99.98:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/deepsearch_v3.asp?scriteria=lancool&ALL=y&TP=

 

[Deleted member 217926]

IMO it is hard to beat the Antec 300 Illusion at $60. Comes with 3x120mm and 1x140mm filtered fans and is solidly buillt.

The 900 ( bigger more fans ) is on sale for $89.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

 

[amk09]

Thanks for all the responses guys.

I don't really want to spend more than $80 but between the Hades and HAF 922 I really like the Hades even though the CPU Cooler I wan't wont fit. (Many have tried, it will not fit)

The storm scout is a nice one as well but I'm thinking about keeping it simple with the Antec Three Hundred Illusion. Great price, great reviews, like the blue lights in front too.

A quick question though, do you think I would be fine leaving the stock cooler on a Phenom II x4 965 BE? Or should I be safe and get an aftermarket cooler?

Once again, thanks for all the help.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You are fine staying stock as long as you are not overclocking.