Do you like this case? Which one...?!

[nickelodeon]

This one for $50

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4540656&Sku=A406-1117

or this one for $40. I'm on a tight budget :/ I would get the $50 one free shipping by purchasing $100 worth of merchandise. (I am going to get the Athlon II 240)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156237

Or another one in the price range!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090007%204025%204808&name=Free%20Shipping
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Lprice=25&Hprice=49.99&CatId=32

 

[ulysses35]

In terms of "Bling" factor the Xion wins - and its the only one that appears to have 2 x 120mm fans installed.

 

[logan the huge]

I think spending a little bit more for one of these would give you more long term satisfaction.

Antec 200
50$ shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129070
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfCJBOSh06c

NZXT Gamma
$49 shipped
http://www.buy.com/prod/gamma-chassis-mid-tower-11-bays-black/q/loc/101/212712598.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCTK_7miEoE

NZXT Beta EVO
$54 shipped
http://www.buy.com/prod/beta-evo-chassis-mid-tower-9-bays-black/q/loc/101/212712596.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiXDgIMZ1sk

NZXT M59
$56 shipped
http://www.buy.com/prod/m59-chassis-mid-tower-11-bays-black/q/loc/101/212712597.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lue7vlG8To

Cooler Master Gladiator 600
$63 shipped
http://www.buy.com/prod/cooler-master-gladiator-600-chassis-mid-tower-11-bays-black/q/loc/101/211272040.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IfHjTmAPlQ

The first 3 really need at least one additional fan and while those prices are the best I could find at the moment they're not really discounted that much so you might be able to get a better deal if you're willing to wait a couple of weeks.

(I'll let you be the judge of some of these case's questionable styling)

Edit: Added links to 3dgameman's video reviews of these cases so you can get a good look at the features.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

Of the 2 you picked the Xion wins in my book for having 2 120mm fans. Of Logans suggestions I would go with the cooler master gadiator or the nzxt m59. Having your HDDs twisted 90 degrees makes cable management easier and adds a little extra room for those longer graphics card. Even in my antec 1200 I can't put a hdd in from of my gtx285.

 

[randomkid]

What kind of powersupply do you have? If you have a PSU that draws air from the bottom, it will not be good for a top mounted PSU casing as hot air will be stuck on the top of the case ( the part of the case at the back of the PSU ) and will affect your system temperature.

And do you already have a cooler or planning to buy one?

For me, deciding on a case depends on these as if you get anyone of your original choices and then plan to buy a cooler later, you will be limited to the low profile ones. So tell us this and we will advice you on best case for your budget.

 

[Onus]

Of the cases that have been listed, I'd probably buy the Antec 200, but my taste in bling is minimal.
On a tight budget though, check out any of the cheap Rosewill cases; plan to add a front 120mm fan if you need more cooling than the standard 120mm rear fan alone provides. These cases are typically <=$30 plus shipping, or as low as $40 total.

 

[marco324]

live near a microcenter Antec Three Hundred ATX Case $44.99 on sale ?
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283272
or mwave has on sale
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=DS&scriteria=BD11276
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ViewProductGrid.asp?DPID=CASE&DPDID=CASE&rebate=1

 

[nickelodeon]

Of the 2 you picked the Xion wins in my book for having 2 120mm fans. Of Logans suggestions I would go with the cooler master gadiator or the nzxt m59. Having your HDDs twisted 90 degrees makes cable management easier and adds a little extra room for those longer graphics card. Even in my antec 1200 I can't put a hdd in from of my gtx285.

I actually really like this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Tower-interior-chassis-CS-NT-M59/dp/B002OEBILK

 

[nickelodeon]

What kind of powersupply do you have? If you have a PSU that draws air from the bottom, it will not be good for a top mounted PSU casing as hot air will be stuck on the top of the case ( the part of the case at the back of the PSU ) and will affect your system temperature.

And do you already have a cooler or planning to buy one?

For me, deciding on a case depends on these as if you get anyone of your original choices and then plan to buy a cooler later, you will be limited to the low profile ones. So tell us this and we will advice you on best case for your budget.

I got a free 550 Watt Antec Neopower.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16817103941

It was from my dad.

 

[JDFan]

If you can stretch the budget a bit while waiting for a MIR - then this Thermaltake V9 Black edition would be my choice with 2x 120 mm fans and 2x 230mm fans included for $99.99 - $15 for the Promo code and then - $20 for the MIR for a final cost of $65 !

 

[nickelodeon]

that looks nicee but it would take $25 more to get that one..... :/

 

[JDFan]

that looks nicee but it would take $25 more to get that one..... :/

Maybe Dad could lend it to you until the MIR comes back - and by the time it comes back he might forget about it and let you keep the $20 rebate for something else !!

 

[randomkid]

I got a free 550 Watt Antec Neopower.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16817103941

It was from my dad.

That is good one.

As for the case:

The NZXT M59 Classic Series may appear cheaper but as you can see in the pictures it does not have any fan at all. Easily could cost to $80 to furnish. The Thermaltake V9 Black Edition comes complete with top, side, front and rear fans. The only drawback I can see for this is whether you will be able to mount a high profile Coller ( ~160mm ) because it seems that the side fan will be on the way.