Generally, any sub RM100 CM casing has NO cable management possible. The best sub RM100 casing with cable management is the Xigmatek Asgard Pro. Very oddly that not many customers purchased it. It could have been easily our favourite RM1xx casing. The CM431 Plus is such a nice casing but really wasted because of some poor interior planning that makes it impossible to hide all the cables perfectly.

Love the design of Aerocool products =P


From this pic, still ok la ... The cable management still okay ...
Bro ... One Advance and GT, front panel, both got dust filter?

This post has been edited by tcheric: Apr 16 2012, 05:49 PM

Yes, i agree Xigmatek Asgard Pro has the sleek look and function. I think one reason it's not popular cuz its new Xigmatek product and less advertisement on IT shop. I fortunately found this casing during search in Garage Sales. Xigmatek need more exposure and recomendation.


This post has been edited by Hilmax: Apr 16 2012, 07:18 PM

Need some help regarding which casing to choose. I'm torn btw this few casings as my budget is roughly rm300... can increase to 400. Prefer to have lotsa dust filters and good air flow, and extra space to as i plan to upgrade to 2 x GC in the future.

The casings are ...

1) CM 690 II Advanced USB3.0
2) Corsair Carbide 400R
3) Corsair Carbide 500R White Edition

Thanks for your advise!

Hi there,
I'm using Asus p5kpl-am motherboard
I need a casing not more than rm200
any recommended cool design casing ?

I would pick either CM 690 II or 500R.
Both are quite identical in term of cooling. You might see 500R has a big 200mm fan at side panel, but its a slim type so airflow not as strong as normal 200mm such as megaflow from coolermaster.
In my view , 500R white look very good compare to Cm690 II
Anyhow Cm690II is more wc friendly if you tend to go wc in future too


Do you aim for some cable management ?
If so , under Rm200 is kinda low for a good looking + cable management friendly casing.
How about CoolerMaster 690 II Basic ? A little bit over budget but its only around RM235.
Or even Corsair 300R ? Should be priced around Rm270 but totally worth for its price
But if you insists below rm200 budget, you can take a look at coolermaster Elite series or even Xigmatek Asgard Pro mention by CyntrixTech.
But dont expect alot good feature in low budget casing.

Hello, please recommend me a case, my budget is RM500 max this is what I'm looking at

500R/600T - Corsair
Trooper/Enforcer/Scout - CM

What I generally need is USB 3.0, prefer with LED, see thru side window, this case will be on the floor so I would prefer to have top I/O panel. Please recommend me other case you deem fit in this criteria, any brand =D

Actually the 500R supports internal WC as well just the config is different, although I'm using a CM 690II advanced, I'd totally recommend the 500R over the 690II as the dust filters are more accessible

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Added on April 19, 2012, 8:13 amat this budget, forget about the enforcer & scout, I'd definitely choose either the 500R or the Trooper but take a look some others like the Fractal Design Define R3, Haf-X and Raven R02-E as well

This post has been edited by Clem1982: Apr 19 2012, 08:13 AM

hey bro..thanks for your recommendation

what do you think about Thermaltake Dokker?

As bro Clem1982 recommended, Raven02-E will definitely be my pick. Having 3x180mm fan as intake. Superb cooling while premium looking.
I would grab it last time but the transparent window is on the right side which not suit me

CM690II can fit dual 240mm fan at top and btm which is awesome for a mid tower but it will be very tight packed if you didnt hav good cable management.
The 500R does has a large 200mm side intake fan, but it is unfiltered, so its basically a dust hoover.
Anyway this isnt big deal, you can always grab or even DIY yourself a dust filter


The main feature is HDD docking. Do you really need it ?
It doesnt hav front usb 3.0 port and quite poor cable management and only come with a 120mm fan which mean you need buy urself a few fans with some price.

This post has been edited by Jayi: Apr 19 2012, 11:08 AM

already buy Aerocool Strike-X casing..
good looking casing and good air flow(got 3 led fan inside)
but poor cable management..
under 200..im still happy..

CoolerMaster 690 II Basic and Corsair 300R have USB 3.0 port?
my motherboard only have usb2.0

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Added on April 19, 2012, 12:05 pmhow much and where to buy?

This post has been edited by darrenlee: Apr 19 2012, 12:05 PM

Ehmmm...tumpang lalu...cheapo Elite 311 plus coming through....



Pretty worth budget case for cable management..RM142

Recommend me nice casing to build HTPC. Budget range 200+

Thanks for all your advices! I will be getting the Corsair 500R Black / White Edition as i'm a sucker for white color items... LOL

hey guys, what do you think of Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 vs CM Storm Trooper?

I vote for the Storm Trooper.I personally own 1 and its awesome.

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This post has been edited by SomeoneElse: Apr 19 2012, 09:33 PM

Thank you for the input, I do not fancy right hand side window either =.= Well USB 3.0 is kinda required as most of my HDD are USB3.0.

hi there, I need recommendation for a casing with budget RM150, prefer to stick to the budget so that i can buy some extra 12cm fans.

i'm now looking at Bitfenix Merc Alpha coz got lots of usb port at the front

any other suggestion for a good casing? i much prefer with cable management.

btw, i'm using the old Hyper 212 cooler, my mobo + cooler is around 170mm height.

thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by tolaktakjatuh: Apr 19 2012, 09:08 PM