Best aluminium case?

[DaveW]

Okay guys, I need a new case. My full-size cast-iron Inwin Q500N is causing me some severe back pain lugging it to and from LAN parties. I am looking for a good aluminium case, something really light weight with atleast 3x 5 1/4 and 2x 3 1/2 drive bays. My spending limit is 100 bucks, I don't need a PSU since I already have a nice Evermax one.

Recommendations?

[|JuiceZ|]

I just picked up the Cooler Master ATC-111c (http://www.coolermaster.com/case/p111.htm) and must says it the sweetest case I've ever owned. You'll be hard pressed to find a negative review, it has dual Y S Tech intake fans, removable mb tray, stock 'blue' hdd/power lights, and unbelievable attention to detail. cpu/mb 45c/35c idle. I bought it mainly because of its cooling and the door, but CM make several other excellent models. I encourage you to check out some of the reviews.

[GlowStick]

Coolermaster and Lian Li has some 'value' cases. Peronsly i have an CoolerMaster ATC-110-SX1 but it costs aprox 200$.

BTW the BEST place to buy a Coolermaster case is http://www.sundialmicro.com they have everycase coolmaster offers. They also have great service, they have people there most of the day. they also sell LianLi but do not carry as many models.

[DaveW]

Those cases are a bit too much for my pocket :) I just ordered a SkyHawk Matrix (with motorized bay cover) for 80 bucks. Got one of those blue-LED fans to install in the window too :)

If I don't like it I can send it back without any hassles, the beauty of ordering from Newegg.com.

[GlowStick]

Originally posted by DaveW
Those cases are a bit too much for my pocket :) I just ordered a SkyHawk Matrix (with motorized bay cover) for 80 bucks. Got one of those blue-LED fans to install in the window too :)

If I don't like it I can send it back without any hassles, the beauty of ordering from Newegg.com.

Sounds like a cool case, for coolermaster cases you gotta see em before you will belvie how well made they are : O

[|JuiceZ|]

Originally posted by GlowStick
Sounds like a cool case, for coolermaster cases you gotta see em before you will belvie how well made they are : O

tru that;)

DaveW my first Aluminum case was a Skyhawk and served my modding purposes very well, hope you like it. btw, I replaced the fans atc-111c for the blue led ones and it turned out sweeter than I imagined :cool: