Which case is the best?

[Masta G]

I'm building a computer for a friend and I was wondering which is the best ATX case:

ElanVital 10-AB
Addtronics 3890A
or some other case???

thanks --masta g

[beavis]

Try looking at www.colorcase.com they have some pretty cool cases. I got the Knight series, comes with all hardware and a 300 watt power supply. Very good solid built plastic case.

[Rossier]

I bought a Addtronics and am quite happy with it. I do think its a bit overpriced. I purchased a mid tower 68xx series that has the mesh screen on the case front. Has space for 4 5 1/4" drives, 4 3 1/2" drives, 3 case fans in the front, a right an left side case fan mount, and ordered it with a 300w power supply. Oh it came with two case cooling fans mounted inside to. It is a little cheaper if your on the east coast. His email address is below if you want an alternate source for the case, I think he is a little cheaper than Addtronics.

Jim Hanson <jfhanson@hansonslan.org>

[MadMatt]

Check out the In-win A500 mid-tower. It's a little short but it's wide. Slide out Drawer, mobo tray, etc ,etc. I got mine from axiontech with a 300w PS and 2 case fans for $98 delivered. Thr thing is so fat you can EASILY mount 2 120mm (!!!) fans (1 front, 1 back). Also, despite its short stature, I had no problem mounting an Alpha on the CPU (PPGA celeron). Add an I-storm HDD cooler in front and maybe a Super slot fan in back and you'll be pushing enough CFM to keep ANYTHING cool.

[This message has been edited by MadMatt (edited 08-12-99).]

[Freakout]

I have a Black Knight case from www.colorcase.com and I love it, It needs no tools to open it and comes with a 300w power supply, it is a top of the line case!!!
I highly recommend it.

[Mntsnow]

you might also try http://www.ttgiusa.com/pages/home.html
and look at the full towers they have.(Lightning series)..I have the 880 series and it is awesome!

Mntsnow

[This message has been edited by Mntsnow (edited 08-12-99).]

[U-96]

I am in love with my AOpen HX08 full tower case.
http://english.aopen.com/products/housing/hx08.htm

It is built like the USS Missouri and has enough room that you could probably rent some out as office space.

It has 12 drive bays, removable mobo tray, space for 3 extra fans (1 front, 2 back) and a 300W PSU.

It isn't cheap, but if you can justify the cost to your friend, it will last until the sun expands and envelops the earth. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

U-96

[Krueger81]

The AOpen HX08 full tower case was 28$ + S&H Last time I checked my source. Go to www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) and search around a little.


Krueger81

[HELLCAT]

Ive got 3 of the same aopen cases, and I love them too. LOTS of room, SOLID PS's,slide out tray ect. BUT YOUR HIGH IF YOU THINK YOU CAN GETTEM FOR $28.00!!!!!
Try about $100.00??????

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[Jackson3D]

Freakout: How much was it because the cases are AWESOME!!!
Thanks