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Good Cabinet around 2k or less

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/good-cabinet-around-2k-or-less.121622/

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Tech_Wiz Original post #1
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:03 AM
My Config is in my sig.

Will be adding a HDD soon.

iBall- Gamer and CM Elite 330 looks nice

I dont OC or CF/SLI
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Looking for a Space for new GTS fitting confortably as right now its cramped.

Also future prrofing of adding a couple more HDDs
Krow
Krow #2
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Cooler Master Elite 330 is a good cabby, iBall doesn't come close.
desiibond
desiibond #3
Oct 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Forget about iball. my pick would be CM Elite 330 or 331 (without PSU) and Zebronics Reaper or Bijli (without PSU).
asingh
asingh #4
Oct 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM
As all have recommended.

Coolermaster is leagues ahead of i-ball. Go ahead with full confidence
harryneopotter
harryneopotter #5
Oct 9, 2009 at 12:29 PM
CM elite 330/331/334/335 ... all come within 2k ... so its ur choice now !!!
T
Tech_Wiz #6
Oct 9, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Bought CM Elite 330
Krow
Krow #7
Oct 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Give us some pics of your upgraded rig maannnnn!! We deserve a look. :)
T
Tech_Wiz #8
Oct 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Hehe I will Put Some comparison Pics like Old Thing and New Thing + Some step by step Pics :)
Vensanga
Vensanga #9
Oct 10, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Can u also specify the price..is it also available with the transparent panel..Which do u guys think better..transparent or not transparent!!
T
Tech_Wiz #10
Oct 10, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Depends on user. Transparent ones looks better with LED Fans but are more susceptible for cracking / breaking. + On Metal ones you can Mod better/
T
Tech_Wiz #11
Oct 14, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Update: They didnt had the 330 so I Bought 335 instead.

Switching from a El Cheapo Circle Cabinet (Single 80mm fan) + Circle PSU(400w) to CM Elite 335( CM 120mm - 2 fans) + Cosair VX450W was a very good experience.

Costed me 4 +2.3 = 6.3 k. Some might say thats a lot for these two most ignored and important parts but it was well worth it.

My components are feeling like moved from a Dharavi Hut to a Full Duplex hehe.

Very very roomy cabinet. Tool free. Can fit 5 HDDs with ease. Has washable air filter and sponge in front so not much dust can go in the cabinet. Some sharp edges in rear but for its price this is gold.

GTS 250 fitted easy with almost a couple inch to spare so I guess I wont be needing to change the cabinet or power supply for any single gfx out there :)

This is made of 1mm thk steel. Rock Sturdy. To compare we use 0.8mm thk sheet in Car panel mfg. (I am a Manager (Design) in TATA Engg Research Center. No risk of dents or bents.

ps: CM LED Fans 120 mm Rock ass.

I wish i could post some Pics right away but wife is gone with my Cam so will post later.

<--- Happy :D
Krow
Krow #12
Oct 14, 2009 at 10:35 PM
The build quality is great no doubt. :) Pics soon I hope. :)