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8 years with the same case, I think I need an upgrade

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Ok so I have a thermltake shark from many eons ago, and it is just getting on in age, I have my ssds double sided taped down, cable management...cables are all in the case means cables managed, but really it horrifying. Problem is I don't have a lot of cash, I would like a full or mid tower option with great cable management and plenty of room for my grandpa video card (gtx580).

Thanks in advance guys for any ideas

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budget?

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Air 540. nuff said.

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a full tower case from Corsair, NZXT etc. can be found for very little money on ebay. They are well build so there is hardly any problem with them even if they are a year or two old. 

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also do you have a preference towards window? or a color pref?

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Wow, that was fast, my budget range is 100-150$ American, no preference on window, I have always wanted to try a custom paint job on my pc so maybe something that's all business with no frills.

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oh snap thats a fortune to spend on a case lol. gona take a minute. i found a few for like 50 bucks but now that its up to 150 i can have some fun lol

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Ok so I have a thermltake shark from many eons ago, and it is just getting on in age, I have my ssds double sided taped down, cable management...cables are all in the case means cables managed, but really it horrifying. Problem is I don't have a lot of cash, I would like a full or mid tower option with great cable management and plenty of room for my grandpa video card (gtx580).

Thanks in advance guys for any ideas

What are you gonna do witht he shark? cause it would be a great upgrade for me

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Fractal, Corsair and NZXT cases all have great options at this price range. I just recently decided on the Fractal Arc Midi R2 (you could also go with the Define R4 or NZXT H440 if you want more plain styling and more silence optimization) for my own build and it is fantastic. Looks excellent, cable management was a breeze compared to my old Antec Twelve Hundred and the removable/rotating HDD cages is a nice feature for increasing air flow.

 

Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 or Define R4 gets my vote.

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750D from corsair ? or if you want a mid tower the 450D :D

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ive always liked the corsair c70 military green. its like 97 bucks

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Wow, that was fast, my budget range is 100-150$ American, no preference on window, I have always wanted to try a custom paint job on my pc so maybe something that's all business with no frills.

You want something with good cable management and plenty of room, get the air 540. It's only $120 and is excellent.

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GUI is better than Command Line Interface.

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Air 540. nuff said.

I love my Air 540, but I really wish they had a more premium all Metal version.

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also the phanteks enthoo pro looks like it could lend itself well to a custom paint job

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What are you gonna do witht he shark? cause it would be a great upgrade for me

When I get my new case, if u cover the shipping from California, it's all yours

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I love my Air 540, but I really wish they had a more premium all Metal version.

Yeah, I also wish they'd have had one with the drive cages like the 240 has, and bottom fans with a filter instead of the little hdd thingies.

Ketchup is better than mustard.

GUI is better than Command Line Interface.

Dubs are better than subs

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thermal take core v71 looks pretty decent stock and could take paint too. i may just do my next build in this one i kinda like it. comes with 3 200mm fans pretty much all you need

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enthoo luxe sneaks in under budget also

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I think I have a great starting place, I will decide something soon

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Wow, that was fast, my budget range is 100-150$ American, no preference on window, I have always wanted to try a custom paint job on my pc so maybe something that's all business with no frills.

Phanteks Enthoo Pro is $100 or Phanteks Enthoo Luxe is $150.

 

I honestly wouldn't look at any other cases, these are absolutely the best cases for your money at their respected price points.

 

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Wow, that was fast, my budget range is 100-150$ American, no preference on window, I have always wanted to try a custom paint job on my pc so maybe something that's all business with no frills.

Enthoo luxe, enthoo pro

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Wow, that was fast, my budget range is 100-150$ American, no preference on window, I have always wanted to try a custom paint job on my pc so maybe something that's all business with no frills.

nzxt h440 in whatever color you want as my 750d looked great but was a magnet for everything and my friends h440 looks better to me 

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When I get my new case, if u cover the shipping from California, it's all yours

If you can get the cost of shipping for me, if i can aford it im taking it.

 The Wannabe is no longer. Replaced by the Flotilla. If you replace every part of a computer is it still the same computer?

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If you can get the cost of shipping for me, if i can aford it im taking it.

According to ups it should be between 35-65 dollars depending on the box size, ill let you know more once I order my new case

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According to ups it should be between 35-65 dollars depending on the box size, ill let you know more once I order my new case

I'm telling you brah, dat air 540 is where it's at.

Ketchup is better than mustard.

GUI is better than Command Line Interface.

Dubs are better than subs

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