computer cases
 

as some of you may know, we currently have here a htpc with a antec overture case. However, hardware constraints mean that this case is becoming extremely cramped. Me being me I know nothing about computer cases...

So, what can people recommend? The system has a full size ATX board, 4 hard drives, 1 optical drive, several PCI slots. Ideally this case needs to be as deathly silent as possible, i've looked into watercooling but don't fancy it...

so, what can people recommend?

ideal budget is £80...

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...e_Cases_7.html

Have a look at the lian li cases here I love these they look nice and there fans are well placed,not silent though

coolermasters look good 4th one down I like

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i like the look of this... http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...=91721&_LOC=UK

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Big-Tower-Chie...QQcmdZViewItem

This would do. All you need then is a power supply

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Must say looks good

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looks nice.

just for clarification, cooling is not so much an issue as at the moment it only runs a sempron processor and onbaord graphics, but it is the silence that is important, seeing as it will either be sat in my bedroom or the living room humming away 24/7...

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A system is as noisey as whats in it. It should be quite enough. With that case you can add whatever you want to it later on

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it should be... however this current case is billed as a silent htpc case.... "rattle and hum" describes it quite well, however... :erm:

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I see what you mean about the noise mats ect. You won't need that. I don't have any in mine. It's just another gimmick. If the noise level was a problem. All pc cases would have them in them. Cos one company would fit them as standard to get customers then the rest would follow

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I'm comfortable with my fans hum, i feel at ease that it is actualy running. :D

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I have this one.

Unless it's changed in 2 years it's pretty mean, well built, looks good and pretty damn cheap too. The reviews tell a similar story but I've built several systems in that case and never had a problem.

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That one on ebay looks absolutely huge... check out the dimensions:

Dimension (WxHxD): - 205 x 670 x 540 mm (with feets) [sic]

I prefer the look of the Lian Li ones personally.

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i can't sleep with any kind of noise at all though... ah well :)

the odds being that this computer will be stationed in my bedroom are high, so i need it as quiet as possible :D

the one monsterjedi gave me might be a tad too large... i think a midi rather than mini or full tower would suit my needs better ;)

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Have a look at some of the ones displayed at http://www.htpcnews.com/ - should get some suitable cases there

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Midi-Tower-Chi...QQcmdZViewItem

theres a smaller version of it