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    Best value case.

    Just wanting to get everyone's opinion on what they think the best case is based on value for features.

    Personally I think it's the NZXT Lexa S. An incredible case for value, four case fans included, 1 140mm, 3 120mm with one LED. Lots of cable management, plenty of room and dust filters all over the place. Also there's style to consider, at 67 euro I couldn't find a case within a 30 euro price difference to match it. Looks great, and love the door. Personally I hate cases without doors, just feels cleaner and like more thought was put into the overall design.

    So what's your favorite case?

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    http://www.overclockers.com/coolerma...x-case-review/

    ^A review of what I think to be one of, if not the, best case in existence for a reasonable price.
    I am posting that because I do own one and it is my baby... so far no issues! I love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltrusDisc View Post
    http://www.overclockers.com/coolerma...x-case-review/

    ^A review of what I think to be one of, if not the, best case in existence for a reasonable price.
    I am posting that because I do own one and it is my baby... so far no issues! I love it!
    It is a really nice case, but nearly 100 Euro more than the Lexa. Still the Haf-X is just an amazing case

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    For some reason, even if theyre good, I hate the HAF series with a passion since they're so ugly.

    Ehh, I'd vote...the Antec 900 series cases.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chickensoup23 View Post
    For some reason, even if theyre good, I hate the HAF series with a passion since they're so ugly.

    Ehh, I'd vote...the Antec 900 series cases.
    Wait wait. You said, "even if they're good".... you mean, "even though they're good"..... right? >_>

    It's pretty unanimous that the HAF cases are more or less some of the definite best in performance, airflow, cooling, cable management, and and and
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltrusDisc View Post
    Wait wait. You said, "even if they're good".... you mean, "even though they're good"..... right? >_>

    It's pretty unanimous that the HAF cases are more or less some of the definite best in performance, airflow, cooling, cable management, and and and
    Have you ever heard of "unbiased":P?
    But I don't consider the Haf-X to be good for price/performance. Also it's a full tower case and I can't stand them mostly.

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    Antec 1200 is pretty amazing, the HAF X RC 942 etc looks alright to, not as good to look at imo, but it seems very good as well, and more user friendly. The antec 1200 case really requires a lot of man power to unfasten many screws to get to something, like cleaning, and putting in a hard drive, or disk drive. It made me sweat going through it , especially because it was my first time. but none the less, its been a good case . with a few flaws

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    Anyone here even know what "best value" means?
    UncleSilas, I would recommend Antec's Three Hundred v2, Antec Six Hundred v2 and CoolerMaster's Centurion 5 II as great value cases ideal for gamers on a budget. NZXT's Gamma is also amazing value for what it offers.
    In the more "beefy" mid-tower range (but still below $100) I would recommend CM 690 II Advanced, Lian Li's K62 and NZXT Apollo.

    All the above cases have their weaknesses and strengths, but overall have recieved very positive reviews and really can't be beaten in their price range.
    Lexa S is also a decent case BTW, but not one I would buy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xuvial View Post
    Anyone here even know what "best value" means?
    UncleSilas, I would recommend Antec's Three Hundred v2, Antec Six Hundred v2 and CoolerMaster's Centurion 5 II as great value cases ideal for gamers on a budget. NZXT's Gamma is also amazing value for what it offers.
    In the more "beefy" mid-tower range (but still below $100) I would recommend CM 690 II Advanced, Lian Li's K62 and NZXT Apollo.

    All the above cases have their weaknesses and strengths, but overall have recieved very positive reviews and really can't be beaten in their price range.
    Lexa S is also a decent case BTW, but not one I would buy.
    I just love the look of the Lexa, plus it includes like 30+ Euro of fans and a handy fan controller. I just like seeing opinions. I find the case on a rig is often the least effect on performance so long as it has decent airflow but people differ hugely in opinion as to the "best"

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltrusDisc View Post
    http://www.overclockers.com/coolerma...x-case-review/

    ^A review of what I think to be one of, if not the, best case in existence for a reasonable price.
    I am posting that because I do own one and it is my baby... so far no issues! I love it!
    I agree, the HaF-X is the best out there, And the nvidia alternate if your a fan.

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    Hey, I posted what I did because his final line was "what's your favorite case?" So I answered that. ^_^
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeltrusDisc View Post
    Wait wait. You said, "even if they're good".... you mean, "even though they're good"..... right? >_>

    It's pretty unanimous that the HAF cases are more or less some of the definite best in performance, airflow, cooling, cable management, and and and
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    the old Antec 900 is usually a good deal, since it's almost always on sale for under $100 CAD and comes with 4 fans already that are whisper quiet.
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    Zalman Z9 Plus.
    60€ and its the best case on this price tag.

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    Raven 02 period
    http://www.directcanada.com/products...e%20Technology
    Innovative design for maximum airflow and best looking case ever.
    Doesnt cost that much since each 180mm fan 20$ when sold seperatly

    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbliss View Post
    Zalman Z9 Plus.
    60€ and its the best case on this price tag.
    Dude if it wasnt for this horrible Z infront of the case, id say yes indeed its a very nice little case for the price.
    For 70$ a CoolerMaster II 690 is a much better choice, look great too.
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    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-376-_-Product

    Boom. Love this case, comes with 5 120mm fans and 1 220mm fan, cool as ice. All steel case, front bezel is a tough plastic, no problems for as long as i've had it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ezek View Post
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-376-_-Product

    Boom. Love this case, comes with 5 120mm fans and 1 220mm fan, cool as ice. All steel case, front bezel is a tough plastic, no problems for as long as i've had it.
    Wow, now that's a 2011 case. Although I've never heard of that manufacturer...the quality looks excellent. Bit tough to find 2011 cases around, but they are emerging slowly.
    Sadly that case is nowhere to be seen in my country and I have to go with a Storm Sniper :P
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    Quote Originally Posted by ezek View Post
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-376-_-Product

    Boom. Love this case, comes with 5 120mm fans and 1 220mm fan, cool as ice. All steel case, front bezel is a tough plastic, no problems for as long as i've had it.
    Sideways HDD bays ruins it. -_-
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    The HAF 912. Sooooo many features and is only $50 on newegg ATM. Throw in 4 120mm fans of whatever speed and color and you have a good, cool, compact, and awesome case.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuger View Post
    The HAF 912. Sooooo many features and is only $50 on newegg ATM. Throw in 4 120mm fans of whatever speed and color and you have a good, cool, compact, and awesome case.
    Can't believe I forgot to mention HAF 912. Forget everything I said about the other cases, HAF912 is a GEM of a case at that price. It's also quite large, bigger than the photos make it seem to be.
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