What gaming case to get?

I'm running the Antec 900-2 here and that seems to work out for gaming along with other multitasking loads. You can look that one over at Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

I prefer this over the first 900 model since the case is recessed into a cabinet section of the desk here. The power, reset, usb, and eSata ports are right front rather then reaching back with the 900.

The case is a good solid contruction but may be a bit awkward if you are planning to use a large hsf such as the first one used here until changing brands of memory with heat shelds that bumped up against the under side of the Zalman model seen at Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS10X Extreme 120mm CPU Cooler with Worlds first PWM Fan Speed Controller

The temps were great but the hsf was lifted up on one side due to the heat shields.

The Cooler Master HAF 932s seem to be priced a bit higher when looking at the 3 models seen at Newegg.com - HAF 932

A much better price is seen with the ThermalTake Element as an alternative. Newegg.com - Thermaltake Element G VL10001W2Z Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

I'd recommend this case: Scan.co.uk: Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced Black Mid Tower Computer Case - RC-692-KKN2 I'm using the Nvidia Edition, which is practically the same, and it's a great case for under £100. Many features you'd normally only find in a £100+ case (such as internal space for watercooling radiators) and plenty of room inside, with plenty of space and holes for clean cable management. There's a a basic version as well, which is £20 cheaper.

Video here with the differences YouTube - CMHD.TV - Cooler Master CM 690 II: Advanced and Basic Versions Comparison.

Or if you're wanting one of them two cases, I'd choose the HAF case.

It will depend on where you are buying from to see which will see the best prices. The Antec wouldn't be one for any liquid cooling set up being one drawback.

Another ThermalTake model that does support water cooling and for SSDs as well is the Armor model seen at Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor A90 Gaming Mid-Tower Chassis With Cable Management Water Cooling SSD Support And Tool-Less Installation VL90001W2Z

That lacks the options for side and top case fans however as well as side window if you are looking for this as well. For a little more style an alternative to the ones mentioned so far would be a look at the NZXT model seen at Newegg.com - NZXT Digital Artic-Camo (Water Transfer Printing) TEMPEST EVO Mid Tower w. 2 x 120mm Front LED Fans, 2 x 140mm Top Fans, 1 x 120mm Side LED Fan & 1 x 120mm Rear Fan

The price is better then seen with the Cooler Master models but a little higher in price over the Antec. Fans include a 140mm top fan along with a pair of 120s in front, one on the side as well as a rear 120.

Colinjbro said:

Oh I never saw this case in any of the sites I checked out, It looks really nice and is a little bit cheaper too =)! I'll have to have a closer look at it.

Actually if you look around some more you'll find an everincreasing number of both stylish as well as other types of cases to browse through. They come in various price ranges as well like the lengthy list seen at Mid Tower Cases, Mid Tower Case at Xoxide!

For the much higher you can even find air conditioned case for those who like to turn things up a bit. The material used in different cases is another thing to consider when looking around in case you want steel, steel/aluminum, steel/plastic, aluminum, aluminum/plastic.

The steel case will tend to weigh more as a rule. For a case with a number of fans having dust screens is another thing to consider.

Fortunately the 900-2 them while other makes seem to lack. It's a good lower priced durable case for a stock build without liquid cooling. First make out a list of the things you want to see in a case however. price, flexibility, quality are all concerns.

Ive got the Sniper... very good case