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| Thread ID: 109314 | 2010-05-03 00:32:00 | New quiet desktop system - which case? | legod (4626) | Press F1 |
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| 881976 | 2010-05-03 00:32:00 | I'm looking at building up a new desktop pc for non-gaming purposes. It will be mainly used for everyday purposes, plus watching movies and converting the odd DVD to ipod format. I may think about adding a blu-ray drive at some point. I may also add a Freeview HD card. I also want this desktop pc to be as quiet as possible while in use. I don't want to spend more than I need to (about $600-$800 as a rough guess). I already have an LCD monitor and hard drives. The main thing is I'm having trouble finding a case I like. I want a case that has an eSATA output at the front and preferably near the top. The best I've found so far is a Coolermaster CM690 II for $198plus GST. Nice case but seems a bit large for my intended use. Can anyone please recommend another case? Any recommendations on components also appreciated. Many thanks in advance. |
legod (4626) | ||
| 881977 | 2010-05-03 00:57:00 | The case is simply a box that may look pretty or not. It's the components in the box that count. Quiet then you want a case with good airflow, modular PSU for cable management and enough drive bays to suit. Are you considering water cooling if noise is an issue? More info needed. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 881978 | 2010-05-03 01:00:00 | Change your fans or go water - if you want quiet. | Nomad (952) | ||
| 881979 | 2010-05-03 01:00:00 | +1 for the CM690. Very nice cases. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 881980 | 2010-05-03 01:54:00 | Take a look at Overclockers. They have some smaller options... | pctek (84) | ||
| 881981 | 2010-05-03 02:23:00 | I have just ordered an Enermax 'Chakra' ECA3052-BS Mid tower case from Paradigm. www.pp.co.nz It has a 250mm side fan and a 120 mm rear fan, is supposed to be quiet, front eSata, usb, audio all at the top. Sounds just what you are looking for :thumbs: |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 881982 | 2010-05-03 07:19:00 | The CM 690 II is a VERY good case, but its not intended for a quiet setup as it has the capacity for 10 fans and at $200 thats 1/3 of your budget gone already lol. If you wanna spend $200 on a quiet case i'd get the antec solo www.computerlounge.co.nz But at your low budget its probably better to get a cheap $100 case |
Ollie (794) | ||
| 881983 | 2010-05-03 10:42:00 | TBH I didn't read the whole first post, just saw coolermaster 690 and went from that lol. www.computerlounge.co.nz They are a nice case, good value for money. Maybe throw one of these in for a PSU? www.computerlounge.co.nz www.computerlounge.co.nz |
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