Need a new cabinet in 2-3k range.

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setu4993

Journeyman
Hello,

I need a new cabinet for my config as below:
CPU: AMD A10-5800K
Mobo: Asus - F2A85-M LE
Power Supply: Corsair VS450
And the provision to use 1 DVD drive and 4 3.5" HDDs, preferably with a USB 3.0 port on the front and the power supply at the bottom.

I have an old iBall cabinet and it heats up the config even in casual use.

I looked at the CoolerMaster N200. It seems good. What are my other options?
 
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whitestar_999

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assuming you are not living in mumbai or bangalore or any other place which has NZXT Gamma cabinets available locally(only 4-5 such cities/places in India) you won't get any NZXT cabinet without extra ~600 shipping charge from any good online shopping site.i live near Delhi & i couldn't get any NZXT Gamma cabinet ~3k both in nehru place & online sites.N200 is good but it can only fit micro-atx mobo so not a good choice considering future upgrades.get this which is best option for ~3k & much better than N200 but is currently out of stock:
BitFenix Merc Alpha USB 3.0 BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-U3 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Buy @ Best Price in India | Snapdeal

if you can't wait then i suggest getting this which even without usb3 is better than N200 in my opinion:
BitFenix Merc Alpha Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Buy @ Best Price in India | Snapdeal
 
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setu4993

Journeyman
ASHISH65 said:
NZXT Source Elite 210 with side window @3k is best for you
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Looking at it, it seems great. But, isn't available at any online retailer. Junglee has 2 sellers selling it for 7500 and 9900 which seem outrageous to me. I don't mind buying locally, I live in Mumbai.

whitestar_999 said:
assuming you are not living in mumbai or bangalore or any other place which has NZXT Gamma cabinets available locally(only 4-5 such cities/places in India) you won't get any NZXT cabinet without extra ~600 shipping charge from any good online shopping site.i live near Delhi & i couldn't get any NZXT Gamma cabinet ~3k both in nehru place & online sites.N200 is good but it can only fit micro-atx mobo so not a good choice considering future upgrades.get this which is best option for ~3k & much better than N200 but is currently out of stock:
BitFenix Merc Alpha USB 3.0 BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-U3 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Buy @ Best Price in India | Snapdeal

if you can't wait then i suggest getting this which even without usb3 is better than N200 in my opinion:
BitFenix Merc Alpha Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Buy @ Best Price in India | Snapdeal
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I do live in Mumbai, actually. (Just realized it doesn't show up along with my posts, will correct that.)

While, USB3.0 in the front panel isn't a deal-breaker, the Elite 210 seems great.

Also, the BitFenix MercAlpha Black Steel has a 2.5" bay. What's that for? I assume SSD?
 
The Incinerator

The Incinerator

Human Spambot
Both the Merc Alpha and the Source 210 Elite are excellent and you just wont go wrong with either. Great suggestions there.And yes stay away from N200 its too cramped for anything.Its a heater basically.
 
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setu4993

Journeyman
Rajat Giri said:
Buy NZXT cabinets from primeabgb. You can go to their store at lamington road
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Their website doesn't show a listing for it but :/.

The Incinerator said:
Both the Merc Alpha and the Source 210 Elite are excellent and you just wont go wrong with either. Great suggestions there.And yes stay away from N200 its too cramped for anything.Its a heater basically.
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Okay. I don't know much about cabinets. If you could tell me why they are great cabinets, it'd be great.
 
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setu4993

Journeyman
ASHISH65 said:
Window one

*www.mln.com.au/img/uploads/images/products/NZXT-Source-210.JPG
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I understood what that meant, and better airflow is the advantage of a windowed one, right? My question was if there are multiple options available? If yes, what are they and how do they differ from one another?

bavusani said:
NZXT Source 210 Elite Windowed Side Panel Cabinet @ 3000.
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Where's it available?
 
bssunilreddy

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
setu4993 said:
I understood what that meant, and better airflow is the advantage of a windowed one, right? My question was if there are multiple options available? If yes, what are they and how do they differ from one another

Where's it available?
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Its not available anywhere online in India but its available in olx here: NZXT Source 210 Elite windowed Case (cabinet) - Mumbai - Computers - Laptops - Accessories

You can go for an alternative cabinet which also has a Side-Panel Window like NZXT and that is this: Cooler Master K380 (for APAC only) (RC-K380-KWN1) USB 3.0 VER,Side Window Mid Tower K Series Chassis
 
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setu4993

Journeyman
bavusani said:
Its not available anywhere online in India but its available in olx here: NZXT Source 210 Elite windowed Case (cabinet) - Mumbai - Computers - Laptops - Accessories

You can go for an alternative cabinet which also has a Side-Panel Window like NZXT and that is this: Cooler Master K380 (for APAC only) (RC-K380-KWN1) USB 3.0 VER,Side Window Mid Tower K Series Chassis
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Don't want to purchase a used one. Will check if new ones are available at Lamington Road. Seems it'll be from what other forum members have said.
 
rijinpk1

rijinpk1

Aspiring Novelist
setu4993 said:
I understood what that meant, and better airflow is the advantage of a windowed one, right? My question was if there are multiple options available? If yes, what are they and how do they differ from one another?
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this windowed cabby wont increase air flow.it is for good looking. side fans can not be installed on this while non-windowed edition has the provision to install a side fan. if you install this side fan , this would bring even more air flow than that windowed edition
 
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setu4993

Journeyman
rijinpk1 said:
this windowed cabby wont increase air flow.it is for good looking. side fans can not be installed on this while non-windowed edition has the provision to install a side fan. if you install this side fan , this would bring even more air flow than that windowed edition
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Guess I was very wrong about it. Hmmm, doubt I'll ever need side fans, will go for the windowed itself. Thanks for the info :).

Update: 12/12/13

A friend asked at Prime and 3-4 other shops at Lamington Road. Neither the NZXT Source 210 Elite or the BitFenix Merc Alpha are available. Both are out of stock.

Any ideas where else I can buy either? I'm tilting towards the NZXT, though.
 
harshilsharma63

harshilsharma63

DIY FTW!
setu4993 said:
Guess I was very wrong about it. Hmmm, doubt I'll ever need side fans, will go for the windowed itself. Thanks for the info :).

Update: 12/12/13

A friend asked at Prime and 3-4 other shops at Lamington Road. Neither the NZXT Source 210 Elite or the BitFenix Merc Alpha are available. Both are out of stock.

Any ideas where else I can buy either? I'm tilting towards the NZXT, though.
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