Help me pick a case!!!

[Polykranopalous]

Okay guys i need your help... I am upgrading my pc to a:<BR>Athlon XP2200<BR>256mb pc2700 ram<BR>and one of the more expensive gigabyte mobos (ya I know its not a NForce2 based, but my budget is a little low)<BR><BR>anywho my question is, since ill have a good computer now... What is a cool case I should get... I've only got like around $60-$70 canadian dollars for the case, its not much but there gotta be a cool case for that amount rite? please post a link to it <BR><BR>*thought this would be the best place to ask this question

[Polykranopalous]

i think i found one, <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncix.com/canada/productreviewread.php?product_id=8892#topic">well just maybe</a>

[Avid6eek]

Poly...I'm gonna edit what you should get...<BR><BR>$88 Epox EP-8RDA (nForce2)<BR>$77 AMD Athlon XP 2100+ (T-Bred)<BR>$62 2X256MB Kingston PC2700 <BR><BR>The nForce 2 board will give you unmatched performance from any other AMD chipset. The T-Bred 2100 will easily overclock to speeds of a 2700-3000 with a little effort. The Epox board is such an awsome overclocker it should be no problem. Get the dual sticks of DDR so you can use a Dual DDR setup. it will also allow WinXP to run 10x faster than using just 256MB.

[IOU]

WEAKNESSES: <BR>not much, but right off the bat, fan holes for case cooling are way too small and restrict airflow (check my pics). Front USB/SOUND is pretty 'cheap' Not labelled and the door feels like its gonna break off with each press.<BR> <BR>sharp edges and generic power supply <BR><BR>Ugly too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>Get one of the Antecs very good design and hides opticals and floppy. Comes in array of colors and I do thin they have window option .

[Polykranopalous]

shiznit i do realize that... but remember your american and Im canadian.... so the prices you just gave me are almost doubled for Canadian. Plus I didnt have a big budget for it, but tis okay cause i got at-cost

[Avid6eek]

I know that but they are still cheap components compared to the stuff you were talking about. The "higher end" Gigabyte mobos cost around $120 USD. I gave you an nForce 2 suggestion for $88 USD. As for RAM, it's so damn cheap right now, there's no reason not to get 512MB. I'm sure you can find a little more money somewhere. Your going to save some by getting the XP 2100 over the XP 2200.

[Polykranopalous]

hmmm ya i am getting 2 256 sticks of ram... umm and about the processors, where i am getting mine the 2100 doesnt come with fan and the 2200 did so I saved myself a few bucks doing it that way... ahh a mod can close this thread or whatever i found a case

[TranceJunkieXL]

From what I've read, one stick of 512Mb runs better than 2 sticks of 256Mb when compared side-by-side. That's why I went with the 512Mb stick for my first purchase (well, second if you don't count the case).<BR>Also, you might have saved some dough on the 2200+ at the expense of overclockability when compared to the 2100+ AIUHB.<BR>So what case did you choose?

[Polykranopalous]

its not official yet because i still have a few days ebfore my parts come in, but i think Im gonna build my own Plexy glass case. What I plan on doing is taking out the motherboard wall, and the bays where the cdrom/floppy/hd site and put them inside a plexy glass box that looks like a tower. Or I might just strip my tower down (take off all sides) and than just add plexy glass for the panels... it would be different and the best thing about it would be if I wanted to add a fan or two I could drill new holes

[mikexe14]

doesn't stuff cost the same in canada cause ur dollars are worth less or something liek that? And does PC2700 make a difference over PC2100?

[consilium]

looking for cases? check out www.ebuyer.com its great and its cheap prices! English and American !!!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

[Polykranopalous]

well this post is pretty old so my hunt for cases is long gone...<BR><br><br><< <i>English and American </i> >><br><br>do u mean Canada and American? English could mean Britian or any other english speaking country

[TranceJunkieXL]

consilium is a Brit, so "English and American" really was the correct useage. LOL. Unfortunately his advice is no good since you are in Canada. Time to pack up and move to the good ole USA! lol

[Polykranopalous]

moved to the USA haaa! whats up with u using my avatar - not cool! explain urself young lad

[TranceJunkieXL]

er.......you must be seeing things Poly 'cause my avatar is still Calvin.......<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"><BR>Just thought it funny that you didn't seem to think anyone else could do it. I'd think that's the most sincere form of flattery, actually.<BR>And no one is copying mine....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

[CompSnake]

thats cause no one likes it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

[TranceJunkieXL]

Speak for yourself Comp......mine's just <u>original</u>. Calvin's imagination is a thing to behold, and that's what runs the tech sector anyhow.