adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
CM N300 and N200's prices have give through the roof atm. They have increased by a margin of 1k. Antec X1 would be okay as OP doesn't have any gaming needs. A CM 311 would be okay too.
CM N300 and N200's prices have give through the roof atm. They have increased by a margin of 1k. Antec X1 would be okay as OP doesn't have any gaming needs. A CM 311 would be okay too.
rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
antec x1 E doesn't have any holes behind motherboard tray for managing cables. look at the pics.
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*www.theitdepot.com/details-Cooler+Master+N200+Mini+Tower+Computer+Case+(NSE-200A-KKN1)_P17813.html.
adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
the lasttime i checked it, it was around 2.5k on SD. And why would OP need a cable management system? He just has a pc for home usage.
rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
the lasttime i checked it, it was around 2.5k on SD. And why would OP need a cable management system? He just has a pc for home usage.
for that, he wouldn't need to spend 2.5k -3k on a cabinet. a local rs 700 would do .
.he is spending good amount, so shouldn't he get the best??
adityak469
Training To Beat Goku
for that, he wouldn't need to spend 2.5k -3k on a cabinet. a local rs 700 would do .
he is spending good amount, so shouldn't he get the best??
yeah he should get the best
and well that N200 will save him some space
he can get that too if he wants to.
OP
ajayritik
Technomancer
for that, he wouldn't need to spend 2.5k -3k on a cabinet. a local rs 700 would do .
he is spending good amount, so shouldn't he get the best??
Buddy I'm not going anywhere near that Rs 700 one. Trust me!
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I'm getting more confused here regarding cabinet to buy.
Laptop is good option but I'm not so comfortable with the Keyboard available with laptops.
And with my current Desktop I was able to upgrade to USB 3.0 using the PCI Card. Also maybe easier if I plan to upgrade from DVD ROM to Blu Ray ROM Drive. However that latter can be sufficed with External ones.
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One more info needed if my current motherboard doesn't support USB 3.0, will having one of these cabinets which says USB 3.0 available help?
Since my current motherboard doesn't support USB 3.0 I had to buy a PCI Card for USB 3.0.
Nerevarine
Incarnate
*dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/72261408/antec.png
I donot have any review link but this is what the official product page to X1-E states..
But I agree, lower end antec is made of flimsy material which may not last long
Also, IMO the best cabinet ~Rs 3k is this
Dont go for mini tower cabinet, lack of room and decent cooling options will make you regret your purchase
I donot have any review link but this is what the official product page to X1-E states..
But I agree, lower end antec is made of flimsy material which may not last long
Also, IMO the best cabinet ~Rs 3k is this
Dont go for mini tower cabinet, lack of room and decent cooling options will make you regret your purchase
Nerevarine
Incarnate
No, it will not.. Unless you purchase an add on USB 3.0 expansion for your mobo, that extra USB 3.0 port will operate at USB2.0 mode..
Seeing your budget, you only have these options :
Antec X1
Antec X1-E
Antec V1
NZXT Gamma (Rare)
Bitfenix Merc Alpha (Search locally for low price)
CM Elite 311
CM Elite 310 (Avoid, its discontinued as well)
And a couple of Zebronics mid tower cabinets
Even if you add a USB3.0 expansion later, you can always add a 2.5 inch USB 3.0 header to your cabinet.. they dont cost much
Seeing your budget, you only have these options :
Antec X1
Antec X1-E
Antec V1
NZXT Gamma (Rare)
Bitfenix Merc Alpha (Search locally for low price)
CM Elite 311
CM Elite 310 (Avoid, its discontinued as well)
And a couple of Zebronics mid tower cabinets
Even if you add a USB3.0 expansion later, you can always add a 2.5 inch USB 3.0 header to your cabinet.. they dont cost much
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rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
see the picture. how would you route the cables behind the tray? the only difference between the two is that x1 E has 2 usb 3.0 ports and a windowed side panel. x1 had only usb 2.0 ports. everything else is ditto even the dimensions.
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until he has something like this *www.amazon.com/dp/B00EMTC6AC/?tag=hardfocom-20
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my advice is to get Elite 311 or NZXT Gamma or Betfenix Merc Alpha.
bssunilreddy
Chosen of the Omnissiah
Cooler Master N200 @ 3.3k
OP
ajayritik
Technomancer
until he has something like this *www.amazon.com/dp/B00EMTC6AC/?tag=hardfocom-20
my advice is to get Elite 311 or NZXT Gamma or Betfenix Merc Alpha.
I currently have USB 3.0 PCI Card. Will that help?
So I need to get an extended cable from back?
Any ideas?
Nerevarine
Incarnate
Does that card have actual header pins for front panel ? If not, then No..
The best you can use is a usb 3.0 extender cable that will bring your back panel port to the front
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for the last time, stop recommending that shitty cabinet, for 3.3k who is insane enough to buy a mini tower case with 3 fan slots..
Merc alpha beats it in almost every department
shubhi1395
Right off the assembly line
If you're looking for a cheap alternative with decent cooling and sufficient space, I'll recommend checking out i-ball gamer series cabinets.....cheap and not necessarily for gaming. They provide good airflow and come without psu.
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ajayritik
Technomancer
Due to financial crunch had to put this on back seat. Now ready to buy one.
Budget is around Rs 2k-3k.
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What is this USB 3.0 Extender Cable?
Budget is around Rs 2k-3k.
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How do I check if the Card has Header Pins?
What is this USB 3.0 Extender Cable?
Nerevarine
Incarnate
*old.lanoc.org/images/stories/Reviews/MSI_P67A_GD80/Image_12.JPG
This is a usb 3.0 header.. check if your extension card has this protruding out.. If it does, then connect your front panel 3.0 header to it
If your card does not have and would still like to access your front panel usb 3.0, then buy a 3.0 extender cable, what it does is reroute your back panel port to front panel
This is a usb 3.0 header.. check if your extension card has this protruding out.. If it does, then connect your front panel 3.0 header to it
If your card does not have and would still like to access your front panel usb 3.0, then buy a 3.0 extender cable, what it does is reroute your back panel port to front panel