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I'm torn between this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235035

and this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119263

 

I think the Z11 looks way cooler but it has less features than the Storm Scout. 

I am also open to suggestions on other cases in the $90 or less range.

 

Other than that I will go with the one that wins.

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Get the cooler master one, has more/better cable management and more usable features that actually matter

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I'd also say go with the Cooler Master because it has better features and the Zalman Z11 isn't that good from what I've heard.

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Second one.

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Storm scout looks better and has better features imo. 

It's the red leds, isn't it?

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hmmm it seems there's a general consensus from the looks of things. (i.e. 13-0 in favor of the scout :P)

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Scout 2, better in every way

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Doing a Red/Black theme.

The phantom 410 comes in both red, black and other colours, and I'd say it's better than the storm scout 2 because of the built in fan controlle, the fan mounts inside the case (if you like that), and imo looks better than the scout 2.

 

Red:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146086

 

Black:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146085

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Z11 looks awesome! But if you plan water cooling the CM is better. However, Z11 can be moded fairly easy for H100 or H110. 

Cable managemen is more challenging on Z11 but not impossible. With the rest of the money buy a fan controler and you will be ok.

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The Cooler Master case has that removable hard drive cage and that may be significant in the future or now if you are using or in the future planning to use extremely long graphics cards.  I would say both cases look great and well both have USB 3.0 so that is good.  Another nice feature of the Cooler Master case is the handle so it is easy to take to a LAN party or hell just to a friend's place or relatives during the holidays so you have something to do if the visit gets too boring.  A computer case really is a very personal choice though and I bet you I could find many more cases that you might be interested in and some would be cheaper but really for this part of the computer you have to look at the case all the time so make sure you are satisfied with how it looks to you.


Oh but damn the Zalman is $30 less after a rebate card so really is it fair to compare these cases ?  Honestly the Zalman case would be my choice if the cards I was going to be putting in it would fit no problem.

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The Cooler Master case has that removable hard drive cage and that may be significant in the future or now if you are using or in the future planning to use extremely long graphics cards.  I would say both cases look great and well both have USB 3.0 so that is good.  Another nice feature of the Cooler Master case is the handle so it is easy to take to a LAN party or hell just to a friend's place or relatives during the holidays so you have something to do if the visit gets too boring.  A computer case really is a very personal choice though and I bet you I could find many more cases that you might be interested in and some would be cheaper but really for this part of the computer you have to look at the case all the time so make sure you are satisfied with how it looks to you.

Oh but damn the Zalman is $30 less after a rebate card so really is it fair to compare these cases ?  Honestly the Zalman case would be my choice if the cards I was going to be putting in it would fit no problem.

I hate rebates. You have to spend the money to get it, and then the money you get back you have to spend on the brand that you purchased it from.

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Both are atrocious IMO, but if it has to be one of those, go with the Scout. You're going to regret it when you grow up though :P

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