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 Casing recommendations thread, What to buy, where to buy, how much?

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darrenlee
post Apr 18 2012, 10:11 PM

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Hi there,
I'm using Asus p5kpl-am motherboard
I need a casing not more than rm200
any recommended cool design casing ?
darrenlee
post Apr 19 2012, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(Jayi @ Apr 19 2012, 12:25 AM)
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  thumbup.gif 
Anyhow Cm690II is more wc friendly if you tend to go wc in future too  brows.gif
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 ?  brows.gif 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.
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hey bro..thanks for your recommendation thumbup.gif

what do you think about Thermaltake Dokker?

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darrenlee
post Apr 19 2012, 12:04 PM

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QUOTE(Jayi @ Apr 19 2012, 11:07 AM)
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  cry.gif
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  laugh.gif
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.  wink.gif
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CoolerMaster 690 II Basic and Corsair 300R have USB 3.0 port?
my motherboard only have usb2.0 sad.gif


Added on April 19, 2012, 12:05 pm
QUOTE(wira_laju @ Apr 19 2012, 11:18 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.. tongue.gif
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how much and where to buy? tongue.gif

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

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