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Budget Case - Best for under $75 CAD

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This would be my vote. 

I know you said you didn't like the n400, but you might want to consider the n200 anyway. It's far cheaper than your budget, leaving you $20 to put elsewhere, or just save. 

It's also an mATX case, unlike most of the suggestions. 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5mro17ZgZo 

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Hi all. :)

 

I'm looking to do a build, and I've put together one that I'm marginally happy with except for the case. After some later research, I came to the conclusion that the case I picked might not have the most room in terms of upgradeability, so I have come back to the Linus Tech Tips forums for assistance.

 

This is what I'm looking for in a case:

-Upgradeability - able to fit at least a 120mm AIO cooler to start (looking to do maybe more in the future)

-Good air flow with air filters

-Decent cable management

-Under $75 CAD with maybe $10 tolerance.

 

Windows are optional. This is the build I have currently. Prices DO include tax.

 

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.02 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($85.78 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.64 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($258.23 @ TigerDirect Canada) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($46.38 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.48 @ Memory Express) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.10 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($158.18 @ Memory Express) 
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($11.28 @ NCIX) 
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.70 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1117.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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NZXT S340?

Remember, Canadian dollars. That case is a little over $100 here.

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That is a pretty ugly case dude.

Regardless of looks, I accept all suggestions. :)

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That is a pretty ugly case dude.

I wouldn't say it's ugly, it's just aggressive.

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I wouldn't say it's ugly, it's just aggressive.

 

Aggressive?  Care to explain how that case looks aggressive? Plus, Enermax isn't really a reliable company. Most of their products are very cheap and poor quality. 

I should be studying.

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Aggressive?  Care to explain how that case looks aggressive? Plus, Enermax isn't really a reliable company. Most of their products are very cheap and poor quality. 

It's front panel is quite flashy however I do see how it could be considered ugly.

 

That costs the exact same as the 300R I linked to...

I see, the 300R would be the better choice in that case.

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Mid-Tower?

I'm leaning towards a mid-tower, yes. Unless someone recommends I get a full tower.

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I just skimmed over AnandTech's review of it. Apparently it has an issue with proper air circulation around the drive cages. Is that a big deal?

nvm, the 300r that was recommended is a better choice for the same price.

 

I'm leaning towards a mid-tower, yes. Unless someone recommends I get a full tower.

No need to get a full tower, that M-ATX mobo would look out of place in it anyway.

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What about the BitFenix Ronin?

Still over $100 CAD after taxes. 

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Does the 300R have filtered intakes? I can't seem to find it on the reviews.

 

Also, I found the Cooler Master K280. Opinions?

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Still over $100 CAD after taxes.

Ah I wasn't sure because over here it's $71.99 USD

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Maybe the NZXT Phantom 240 or the Antec P280? I think they are around the mid 80s in CAD.

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