Budget case

[wkelly]

Cooler master n200 vs nzxt source 210 elite for budget build?

[Mao_Zedong]

I like the look of the 210 because it is white, though the n200 should have better airflow.

[Aniallation]

Cooler master n200 vs nzxt source 210 elite for budget build?

Source 210.

 

I have the N200, and it has annoying issues with fan noise/turbulence. Only get the N200 if you're willing to physically modify the case and cut some sheet metal.  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/288580-cooler-master-n200-front-fan-noise-fix/

[MrYuriy]

NZXT Source 210 is in my Top 3 for cases under $75 category.

 

However, currently on Newegg the Cooler Master Elite 431 is $49.99 after rebate.. $10 more than Source 210, but look at ALL you get. Also looks more 'gaming-themed' over the S210. Most of the time, of my top 3, I tend to go with the CM Elite 430/431. Then the Source 210 with window panel 2nd choice. My 3rd choice is always a toss-up between 2 other great budget cases.

 

Here's the CM Elite 431:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

[Mao_Zedong]

NZXT Source 210 is in my Top 3 for cases under $75 category.

 

However, currently on Newegg the Cooler Master Elite 431 is $49.99 after rebate.. $10 more than Source 210, but look at ALL you get. Also looks more 'gaming-themed' over the S210. Most of the time, of my top 3, I tend to go with the CM Elite 430/431. Then the Source 210 with window panel 2nd choice. My 3rd choice is always a toss-up between 2 other great budget cases.

 

Here's the CM Elite 431:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

It is a great value case, but there are quite a few much better options in the $70 range, including multiple nzxt cases like the source 230 and s340.

[RazerZ]

+1 for the 210 Elite. I have the 210 in Black and it is a solid case for the money. Another popular case in this price range would be the Corsair 200R.

[RazerZ]

NZXT Source 210 is in my Top 3 for cases under $75 category.

 

However, currently on Newegg the Cooler Master Elite 431 is $49.99 after rebate.. $10 more than Source 210, but look at ALL you get. Also looks more 'gaming-themed' over the S210. Most of the time, of my top 3, I tend to go with the CM Elite 430/431. Then the Source 210 with window panel 2nd choice. My 3rd choice is always a toss-up between 2 other great budget cases.

 

Here's the CM Elite 431:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

What do you get? Looking at it the build quality isn't anything impressive, cable management is poor, drive bays aren't removable or rear facing, and overall it doesn't seem like a good case for the price.

[SunStrike]

NZXT Deepcool and Rosewill they all have some budget case with good build quality and other features beyond the prices 

[RazerZ]

Agreed. The Deepcool terresact is nice for the price.

[blackadder]

Cougar has some nice sub $50 cases, with decent fans too.

[Micky Love]

 

 

Cooler master n200 vs nzxt source 210 elite for budget build?

The N200 is a neat case but be prepared to work pretty hard in the cable management department...

There is not enough room behind the motherboard tray to do an easy job. I managed to do it Ok but

what a pain it was. I should have choose a modular PSU with flat cable but the goal was to build something

super cheap as a media/internet PC...

 

[matthewmarchant]

If you're in the us you can get a Nzxt s340 for only $60

[rhen_077]

Very clean cable management. I want to see the other side though. I have this case ang psu