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#1 Van_SteubenZ
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So, I'm about to to build a computer from newegg and I was wondering if there are any other cool-looking (just-as-good) computer cases like the one I have in my sig for about $45. I would appreciate if the case were white and no more than $50

Thanks!

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#2 Snaptrap
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Anything from CaseLabs. Their cases are solid and highly customizable. I had Magnum TH10. An amazing case that took an unfortunate fall down a long flight of stairs. Had it been my Level 10 GT, there would be pieces of plastic everywhere.

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#3 Van_SteubenZ
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Anything from CaseLabs. Their cases are solid and highly customizable. I had Magnum TH10. An amazing case that took an unfortunate fall down a long flight of stairs. Had it been my Level 10 GT, there would be pieces of plastic everywhere.

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Heard about your story in your thread. Must have been tough to see your comp fall down, when it wasnt even your fault.
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#4 Van_SteubenZ
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So i was browsing at newegg and i found this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-156-261&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=4&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo Which is better? That one or my rosewill? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147159
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#5 RayvinAzn
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Anything from CaseLabs. Their cases are solid and highly customizable. I had Magnum TH10. An amazing case that took an unfortunate fall down a long flight of stairs. Had it been my Level 10 GT, there would be pieces of plastic everywhere.

Snaptrap
Caselabs doesn't have anything in the $45 range unfortunately. Back to things at hand, the NZXT Source 210 has a white version that doesn't look too bad. The lines aren't as aggressive, but it's still a pretty sleek case.
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#6 Snaptrap
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I use Rosewill cables but I've never use any of their cases. I never knew they made them. A decent case for the price.

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#7 demi0227_basic
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You may not be asking for this, but I always recommend saving up a bit and getting a really nice case. Where components are upgraded on a rather usual basis for most of us, a nice case can perform well and last forever. Anyways...good luck on your search for a nice case. I have a Silverstone FT02, though its just a tad bit higher than what you are looking for. Silverstone's Raven series are awesome, though cases from Cooler Master can be nice too. My wife has the lowest end HAF from them (912, I think) and its around $50. It's also HUGE, STRONG, STURDY, and has lots of space inside. It only comes with 2 fans, but there is room for 4 more. It's seriously great. Here's a link to it..it also looks spectacular to me. Did I mention its ridiculously sturdy, even more so for the price? Incredible quality. http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA
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#8 Van_SteubenZ
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Yeah, thinking about changing to this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-156-261&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=4&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo
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#9 Snaptrap
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RAIDMAX has some odd looking cases.

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#10 Van_SteubenZ
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RAIDMAX has some odd looking cases.

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Yeah it does, but I do not want to buy cases from rosewill. 40% of the cases come in damaged. I'm just looking for a case that is micro atx mobo compatible, (2) 120mm fans, 40-50$ range, and color: black, red, blue, or white.
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#11 ravenguard90
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[QUOTE="Snaptrap"]

RAIDMAX has some odd looking cases.

Van_SteubenZ

Yeah it does, but I do not want to buy cases from rosewill. 40% of the cases come in damaged. I'm just looking for a case that is micro atx mobo compatible, (2) 120mm fans, 40-50$ range, and color: black, red, blue, or white.

If you're into refined-looking cases, I suggest taking a look at the Silverstone PS07. Two front 120mm fans, small form factor casing, and enough room to fit even a 6990. Here's an example of what you can do with it:

It may be a bit more than your budget, but I'd highly recommend it.

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[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"][QUOTE="Snaptrap"]

RAIDMAX has some odd looking cases.

ravenguard90

Yeah it does, but I do not want to buy cases from rosewill. 40% of the cases come in damaged. I'm just looking for a case that is micro atx mobo compatible, (2) 120mm fans, 40-50$ range, and color: black, red, blue, or white.

If you're into refined-looking cases, I suggest taking a look at the Silverstone PS07. Two front 120mm fans, small form factor casing, and enough room to fit even a 6990. Here's an example of what you can do with it:

It may be a bit more than your budget, but I'd highly recommend it.

This. Or Corsair Obsidian.

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#13 Azurites
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I dont get all the suggestions here when he said 45-50 dollars. Caselabs/silverstone/corsair are basically out of the question. As for a good case in your actual price range, get the rosewill challenger: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Its not pretty, but you want a sturdy, good quality case over looks anyway.

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Stay away from any heavy ones if you go to LANs often... I'm regretting getting my HAF-X
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#15 Snaptrap
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I dont get all the suggestions here when he said 45-50 dollars. Caselabs/silverstone/corsair are basically out of the question. As for a good case in your actual price range, get the rosewill challenger: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Its not pretty, but you want a sturdy, good quality case over looks anyway.

Azurites

I'll sell him my CaseLabs Magnum for $50. That's probably all it's worth now.

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#16 Silicel1
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Just get 10 moar $ and get HAF 912.

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#17 Elann2008
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Just get 10 moar $ and get HAF 912.

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This. Save a bit more and don't cheap out on the case. I'm sure the TC can muster up $10-20 more.. if he's going to build a gaming PC to begin with. I mean no offense. We're not talking about $100 or something more.
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#18 Van_SteubenZ
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Ill just stick with my rosewill redbone
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#19 Van_SteubenZ
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How about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227
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#20 davidpolanski
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You can`t expecting much from case cost between 45-50$. Case should be solid, most parts should be metal (except the front panel, that should be plastic and easy manipulate, because when you cleaning case you don`t want to waste your time, just take out front a side panels and clean it. Dont make the ventilators spinning by vacuum cleaner! it could destroy them) Also you can`t expect features like fast changing hard-drive etc.

I recommend " Cooler master elite 330".

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#21 kraken2109
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This looks ok for the price

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094

But i'd recommend putting more money into the case since it can last for multiple builds.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

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#22 Van_SteubenZ
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I have three that I cant choose between. Btw I'm not an extreme gamer I don't play mmos. I only play one that requires nvidia 7 series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066 I dont overclock either although i am getting gtx 460 Question: how do you choose to get optional/additional fans? Do you have to pay for them?
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#23 demi0227_basic
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Stay away from any heavy ones if you go to LANs often... I'm regretting getting my HAF-X trastamad03
Sounds like you need to hit up the gym!
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I have three that I cant choose between. Btw I'm not an extreme gamer I don't play mmos. I only play one that requires nvidia 7 series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066 I dont overclock either although i am getting gtx 460 Question: how do you choose to get optional/additional fans? Do you have to pay for them?Van_SteubenZ
Just buy more fans separately.

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#25 Van_SteubenZ
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[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"]I have three that I cant choose between. Btw I'm not an extreme gamer I don't play mmos. I only play one that requires nvidia 7 series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066 I dont overclock either although i am getting gtx 460 Question: how do you choose to get optional/additional fans? Do you have to pay for them?kraken2109

Just buy more fans separately.

Which case of the threeshould I get though?
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#26 trastamad03
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[QUOTE="trastamad03"]Stay away from any heavy ones if you go to LANs often... I'm regretting getting my HAF-X demi0227_basic
Sounds like you need to hit up the gym!

Uhm no I don't. Having to haul it up and down stairs kinda becomes annoying. Not only that, but it's harder to balance it when you have to try to open the door of your car and what not.
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#27 Van_SteubenZ
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Which one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 Or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 My video card is going to be a gtx 460 (fermi) Card Dimensions 9.4" x 5.1" x 1.7"
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Which one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 Or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 My video card is going to be a gtx 460 (fermi) Card Dimensions 9.4" x 5.1" x 1.7"Van_SteubenZ
It's up to you. They both look pretty good. Only you can decide which is right for you.

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#29 Van_SteubenZ
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On newegg.com, is shipping taxed with the subtotal too, or is it seperate and addedafter the subtotal is taxed.