Need a cheap temp case...suggestions?

[motamedn]

I am looking to get a case that wont be released for about 1-2 months. I want to put the computer before then, is there a cheap case you'd recommend?

These are my parts

cpu/cooler i7 920 w/ coolermaster 212
mobo p6x58d w/ 6(3x2)gb corsair 1600ram
vga 5770 1gb
psu corsair 750hx
2.5" SSD + 1TB samsung spinpoint (HD103SJ i think)

Thanks!

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Have a look at the Lian Li / Lancool Dragon Lord K-56. It is a budget version of the Dragon Lord K-62. It can accomodate the Hyper 212 cpu heatsink and the 5570 video card:

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

At $59.98 Mwave.com has the lowest price in the USA:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch_v3.asp?scriteria=AA75759

 

[geofelt]

Newegg has the Antec 200 on sale for $29.95 with a $10 rebate. use promo code EMCYRYT82

To go real cheap, why do you need a case at all? Just put your mobo on top of the box it came in and the other parts nearby.

 

[Dragon965]

The NZXT Gamma is a great case, http://www.nzxt.com/products/gamma

I have often seen it for $29 Canadian

It can occomodate 6 fans, bottom mounted PSU.

 

[motamedn]

Newegg has the Antec 200 on sale for $29.95 with a $10 rebate. use promo code EMCYRYT82

To go real cheap, why do you need a case at all? Just put your mobo on top of the box it came in and the other parts nearby.

Never tried this before. I can do that? just on top of the box it came with??

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Not too much different from a test bench.

However, be careful if you have little children, cats, dogs, and other creatures. No beverages anywhere near the setup either.

 

[geofelt]

Never tried this before. I can do that? just on top of the box it came with??

No problem. I do that to check things out before I put them in the case. As JohnnyLucky said, be careful of pets, kids, etc.

 

[fisshy]

To Motamedn...
The coolermaster 690 II advanced is the case you want... trust me
10x 120mm fans
support for two radiators
removable hdd bays
dust filters
enough room for any graphics/heatsink on the market

 

[jsc]

No problem. I do that to check things out before I put them in the case. As JohnnyLucky said, be careful of pets, kids, etc.

It's called breadboarding:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/262730-31-breadboarding

Great way of testing parts before you install them in a case.

 

[motamedn]

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