with RM600, you do have a lot of choices...but it really all depends on your taste buddy, do get something that you really like, internally, and exterior design. I know CM casings are everywhere, but do more research on the choices available in the market.

I've a low end all aluminium lian li casing and still sayang it very much...hehehe...u got to see it to like it...

this is going to be exciting....i think i'll leave this to the more experience lian li users to answer u this....

I just saw 1 tsunami case at AllIT...but the condition is quite bad d...got lotsa oilly finger print and scratches

dun bother to look there la...the case is very beat up d...look around at the trade zone for sellers selling Thermaltake things...

eh...wat's wrong with PC-7S??? is it so ugly meh? I'm using this case now la...and still like...love it very much!! i know it's a budget casing but it has the new/radical look compared to the usual lianlis....i like to get the new A09B....all black front panel instead of silver/black colour combination.

@mADmAN
HDD cage vibration sound? Can you elaborate more on this? I've PC-7S, but I don't really experience the vibration sound or do i have to press my ears to the casing and listen to it?... wat's the pattern of the sound? constant metal vibration sound, like "mmmmm"...... or actual metal against metal sound like "tak tak tak tak "

I'm not very good at recommending PC casing, but generally, try to look for case with 120mm intake and 120mm exhaust fans. Aluminum casings are good choices but most of them are more than RM200. other than that, just look for a casing with good solid build. and of course a casing that suit your taste.

Cooler master C5 seems to be within your budget...

@Doom
hahaha...i would recommend Lian Li PC-7S for those who wish to get their first aluminum casing. But after looking at AceCombat's former LL V2000, I'm starting to feel the time is near for me to change casing already . V2000 sure looks sweet!!

ya..ya..i'm looking at LL V1200 for my next upgrade...it's true that i do not need such as huge case like V2000. Right now I'm getting the itch to change something for my rig, either casing or graphics card....but most probably will change casing since gaming is not my priority...

But one thing about LL V1200 that really bothers me is the front ventilation. I already have problem keep the dust off from getting in to my PC-7S, I cant imaging the amount of dust that will be sucked in by V1200....

Light weight yes! tougher than SECC metal? maybe....but the toughness of aluminium vs SECC depends on the build quality of each case. some metal casing are so low quality and flimsy, a slight force would dent the side panel.

for those who wish to find out wat's the fuss about aluminium casing...do spend some time to do research and most importantly, you must personally see and touch an actual aluminium casing. The shine/smoothness of the aluminium casing is something that is hard to ignore.