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Advantages: Cheap, well ventilated, screw-less design
Disadvantages: None for me.

When upgrading my computer and installed the new parts in my old case, this proved to be a bit of a silly idea as the temperatures it was running at was too high. Having largely spent out on the upgrade i wanted a fairly cheap case. The CoolerMaster CM690 looked like it was to fit the bill perfectly, its was fairly cheap approx £55, it did NOT come with power supply, which for me wasn't a problem as I'd just bought a new CoolerMaster Real Power ...
...very good and feels light when empty. It also feels sturdy and well balanced on my desk and on carpet, although a carpet with too high a pile on it could interfere with the PSU exhaust and the mounting for another fan. The front and top of the case is basically a big grille which obviously helps with letting the hot air escape. Access is very easy, 2 thumb screws and you're in. What helped me was my power supply as mentioned above was a modular ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent cooling, low price, good expansion
Disadvantages: Cheapish build quality, Not really a looker.

Yes the jokes have been done already, it does sound like a pair of pants! This, the Phong II, is the updated version of the original Phong which was applauded for its good cooling at a bargain price. This is still a budget case at under £50, so to keep costs down it's made from steel rather than aluminum, and it's......Uh how can I put this.....UGLY. But it's still the best budget case around - It has excellent cooling capabilities thanks to its ...
...fans, they're in the standard push/pull configuration. The front fan is a 140mm unit that blows directly over the hard drive bay. The rear fan is a 120mm unit located under the PSU to expell hot air from the back of the case. Both fans are wired to a built-in fan controller. This is powered from a 12v molex. The controlls are located on the facia next to the power button and power/H.D LEDS. There is an air duct on the side panel that can be adjusted ... Read review

Advantages: Professional, Stylish, Refined, Price, PSU inc.
Disadvantages: None that I can think of.

...I've been a fan of Antec cases ever since I brought my first computer. They are very reasonably priced and usually include a decent 'watted' power supply. This case is no exception. My previous case was the Antec Sonata II, which I high recommend however when looking for a new case for another computer I found that the Antec Sonata III was going to be released soon, so I waited a few more days in order to purchase it. The Sonata III is an improvement ...
...brilliant considering that it includes a 500W power supply. This is the only case I would recommend, untill the Antec Sontata IV comes out of course! I've attached photos of my case (computer is about 9 months old now, so little bit of usage and a little bit dusty) ... Read review

Advantages: Quite spacious, good light effects, decent cooling, Stylish design
Disadvantages: Slightly on the large side.

This is a very good case for those pc gamers out there! I have the blue LED light and it looks very cool, especially in low light! I have had it for over a year now and I have had no problems to date. Everything I wanted to install inside, I was able to. You may find that the case is slightly on the large side but this is good as there is plenty of space inside the case for large components such as the new Nvidia and ATI graphics cards, which are ...
...it's reliable and very stylish, compared to the more expensive cases with no style at all! As mentioned in the official description above, the fans are low noise. Maybe not totally silent, but very quiet! (No fan is that silent!) I also have a Quad Core CPU installed as well as one of the new Nvidia graphics card which both get very hot! However, I have the two fans prived with the case and an arctic cooling fan for the cpu and the system stays around ... Read review

Advantages: Well built
Disadvantages: Sides and front audio abit flimsy and a little cheap

...power supply. I found this Cooler Master Elite case in a Newegg newsletter and without shipping this case couldn't have been much better of a deal. The case comes with a nice big 120 MM fan and you can add another one to the front of the case to cool your hard drives. There is an air vent that comes with the case that is useful to run air straight from your CPU heatsink/fan out of the case allowing the case itself to stay cool. Cons: The case does ...
...When everything is setup together, though, the case is solid and perfect for normal desktop use. Someone who moves their computer case around constantly might want to consider something a little more sturdy. The Audio jacks also felt a little cheap, but not much of a con considering what I paid. ... Read review