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#  Jun 23, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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Hey guys I need help choosing a mid tower case that will be used for mostly gaming/media. My biggest concern/factor is defnitely weight because I will be carrying it around A LOT. I am hoping it to be under $130 and these are the cases I have been looking at so far but am not sure which one I should go for.

NZXT Lexa
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/S..

TT Tsunami
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Ultra Aluminus
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1215768&CatId=1842

I am also open to other suggestions so feel free to recommend other cases as long as it is light weight. I was leaning a bit more towards the Aluminus since the extra money can be spent on upgarding other parts, what do you guys think? Thanks
#  Jun 23, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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Since you travel with your computer and you plan to use it for gaming, I would go for the Lexa since it has 3 120mm fan ducts for good cooling and includes carrying straps.
#  Jun 23, 2008 at 8:21 PM
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The second case is nice enough. If you're on the move with it a lot, that first case says it comes with a strap. I'm not crazy about doors on cases, personally.

Here's my addition:
CoolerMaster 690
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
#  Jun 23, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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If I go with a steel case, would you say the Antec 900 would be a better choice than the CM 690?

#  Jun 23, 2008 at 9:16 PM
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I must say, Savage's pick is the best of the bunch.  The first 3 are rather ugly.  (I'm not judging on looks alone, Savage's is just a better case all around.)
#  Jun 24, 2008 at 8:27 AM
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I love my Antec 900 has kept my innards nice and cool
#  Jun 24, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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^ Also a good choice.
There's a few things I prefer with the CM690, big one being price, then there's some additional features to it, too.
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if u really have the money to buy a case then buy this one its the newer version of chief's antec case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
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Wow, we have those @ sub-$200 here in Canada. Probably not something you want to carry around often.
If you're interested in those Antec cases, you should know there's a smaller/cheaper one, too.
The Antec Three Hundred: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=Antec%2bThree%2bHundred
#  Jun 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM
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ouch.. you want a full tower?? I have 2 8800GT cards in mine with 2 500 gig HDDs and still room for 4 more HDDs   the Antec 900 has plenty of room in it from what I can tell.  Although if you wanna drop that much on just a case be my guest.. it is your project
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