Good Cabinet for around 5k

Sarath · 15-05-2011, 07:30 PM

Hi guys,
I have started the process of getting myself a new rig. The only components i have confirmed are:

HD6970 2GB
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL
will get an i5 or i7 rig (i dont know about OC right now but might try once i learn how to)
rest would be normal stuff and a 700W odd PSU

So i need a good cabbi for it and have looked through many options:

Help me out with the choice of good cabinets that are available:

I have personally gone through:

NZXT:
Phantom (i know over budget)
Lexa S

CM:
HAF 912 Advanced
690 Advanced

I need more options maybe from Lian Li etc. Please help. Just give all the option you know of instead of a single suggestion.

MatchBoxx · 15-05-2011, 09:35 PM

HAF series is the best out there!

sukesh1090 · 15-05-2011, 09:46 PM

i vote for phantom.

ithehappy · 15-05-2011, 11:20 PM

CM 690 II Advanced.

Sarath · 15-05-2011, 11:53 PM

My Bro and mom in unison have said a big no to HAF series

Phantom seems a little too expensive
CM 690II looks a tad boring

This is my problem and hence the birth of this thread in my hands

**Sam** · 16-05-2011, 12:01 AM

my vote: Phantom. really nice looks.

Sid_hooda · 16-05-2011, 12:57 AM

Phantom is a great case but is also way over budget at 8.1k. You can look at something a little bit cheaper like the NZXT Tempest EVO at ~ 5700.

saswat23 · 16-05-2011, 04:50 AM

My vote goes to CM 690 II Advanced.
I personally dont like lian-li cases. They have ugly looks and high prices.

Also have a look at these cases:
1- Zebronics INVADER:--- 5.2k
Zebronics - Cabinets -Invader

2- Zebronics XCLIO777:--- 5.5k
Zebronics - Cabinets - Xcilo-777

3- Zebronics XCLIO A380:--- 5.6k
Zebronics - Cabinets -Xcilo A380

4- Zebronics AVIATOR:--- 2.3k
Zebronics - Cabinets - Aviator

All these cases have very good looks and proper cooling facility.
Actually i am not quite sure of the prices XCILO cases.

jerrin_ss5 · 16-05-2011, 06:35 AM

NZXT hades which would cost you around 4.8 k seems to be good
NZXT :: Unique. Unprecendented. Inspired - Hades Product Detail
or phantom if you could stretch your budget !!!