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you guys think this fan would be a better move?

NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047

Hmm, that seems like a rip off of the 900:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%20900

I have this case, and if noise isn't an issue for you it works great.

This is the one I was referring to earlier:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129154

Yea, that nzxt case is basically a knockoff of the styling and fan orientation.

I have heard wiring the p180 cleanly is a total PITA as is just getting wires from point A to B.

If the 900 isnt big enough there is the 1200 too which is 900 with 12 front bays and a few other things.

Imho, Antec 900 ($99.99 US) is a good case too even though some worry that it tends to suck in a lot of dust (if your room is dusty and you are too lazy to do regular interior cleaning, then it might be a problem.)

As for the Antec P180, there is the 'improved' version P182 which is on sale ($109.99 US) at newegg and is currently cheaper than a P180 ($134.99 US)

This: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

Imho, Antec 900 ($99.99 US) is a good case too even though some worry that it tends to suck in a lot of dust (if your room is dusty and you are too lazy to do regular interior cleaning, then it might be a problem.)

As for the Antec P180, there is the 'improved' version P182 which is on sale ($109.99 US) at newegg and is currently cheaper than a P180 ($134.99 US)

This: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

I have the 900, and I would have to say that dust isn't really that much of an issue. It does build up on the front bays, but that's most aesthetics than anything else. The dust buildup doesn't seem any more significant than other cases I've seen.

But then again that's just my experience. YMMV.

Dust build up is due to how you have fans setup, if you have more exhaust fans than you do intakes then you're more likely to have dust settle int he system, those with more intakes will find dust has less of a chance to settle.

A tip to everyone: Womens Pantyhose

Cover all the holes in your case with some pantyhose and you will never have dust in your case. Excellent filters on the cheap, and you can pretty much mod any case to use them.

I have an antec P180. It's a monster to route cables normally, much less cleanly.

It's a 'full tower' or claims to be yet you're cramped for space even with minimal parts (no floppy, no optical, only 1 hdd, etc).

I'd say stay away from the p180 and generally antec, their stuff lacks build quality, same for thermaltake.

I'd go for coolermaster for best bang for buck, or lian li with money to burn.

But... the P180 is so sexy.

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the P180 is a GREAT case. As far as quality, its not bad...not a lian li...but I don't have $200 for a case.

The P182 has great cable routing systems. The P180 lacked that, but with a few Mods it makes it like the P182.

But... the P180 is so sexy.

Thought so too, it was my 2nd 'not a beige box' case.

Then I got a lian li, and saw how crappy most cases are made. Even Lian Li use too much plastic though.