[Solved] Need help deciding which case to buy

I've just finished my plan for my new computer and I am happy with all of the parts I chose except the case. I want something that isn't too humble, but also doesn't hurt my wallet.

With that in mind I found these two cases:

The HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] =HAF%20912

The NZXT M59
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811146058

Both seem to get good reviews everywhere I look, and I like the look of both of them. Can someone help sway me one way or the other? Also, If you know of a case waaaaaay better than both of these that is not too much more expensive, please tell me.

Thanks in advance!

Yeah. It only comes with a front and a back fan. Still, it's almost like a sturdy frame and the whole thing's ventilated to some extent. Front to back airflow is great with just the two stock fans especially with the center drive bay removed. If you're not going to use more than two SSDs and three HDDs, you can just remove the center HDD bay. I'd recommend a large top fan for sure as another exhaust point.

To remove the front panel, you just have to make sure you take the side panels off or you don't have access to the release tabs:

http://www.overclockersclub.com/re [...] _912/2.htm

The cost of the fan depends on the fan. Higher priced fans move more air (higher CFM) while staying quiet (lower dBA).

You have options with the top fan config. 2 decent 120mm will run you around USD $12 each shipped. While one decent 200mm will run around $24 shipped. Realistically, you could go with either 1 or 2 120mm top fans or the 200.

Heat is naturally going to head in toward the top of the case and escape in the 912. You don't need the top fans right away, but they're something to think about for the future. You could even consider a side intake at a later date as well to blow across the video cards. There's good airflow in this case even without the extra fans. There are no places for hot air to really get "trapped" anywhere.

As far as getting the 922... You're talking going from $60 to $100 (67% increase). You'll add a few inches all the way around and a top fan is also included with the 922.

Sorry to double post, But are any of Thermaltake, Antec, or NZXT's cases good?

Out of curiosity, How come no one on this thread has recommended the NZXT case? Are they bad? The review for their cases tend to be favorable.

That's a little out of my price range. At Newegg the storm scout is $90. I want a case in the $40-$70. The HAF 912 is looking like the best option right now just due to the fact that I haven't heard much about the other cases.

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