Finding a Computer Case... smaller but quiet?

[HAVOC]

I can only speak from experience on this one.

I bought and used this case resently on a build for my family for christmas. It's really freakin' quiet. It's not totally silent, but it's the quietest case i've ever used. I wouldn't say it's really small, it's a MIDTOWER. But, you need to make sacrifices somewhere.

ANTEC PERFORMANCE P180
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81800

 

[dive]

thats 15 bucks more than i planned on
I was gonna go with:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129144

 

[woodman650]

after doing a little research, I've taken quite a shine to the Coolermaster Cavalier 3... I need to find a quiet PSU though.

Havoc, I was looking at the P180... where are the LEDs that show power and HD activity? thanks!

 

[Tyler1989]

How about a SAGITTA?

 

[woodman650]

eh, good suggestion Tyler... but it looks a little too anime-ish for me. I can't stand all these new towers with goofy faceplates, like ninja heads and dragons and junk. I think I'm gonna settle for the Cavalier 3, thanks though. thanks for all the suggestions guys

 

[Tyler1989]

anime case? I could hardly call it that. Front Intake fans, side exhuast, 1 80m and 1 160m rear exhaust fans can't beat it. Plenty of expansion room.

 

[dive]

link? cost?

 

[Tyler1989]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&Category=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

 

[Running]

seasonics are very good psu's and are very quiet. im not sure how much you want to spend though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151024

that one is very good. very silent too because of the 120 mm fan. theres a cheaper 430 watt one tho but the 430 one doesnt have a 6 pin pci-e connector

 

[dive]

so woodman.. which of these 2 are u going with:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119075

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119074

or is it neither of these.. I do notice some slight differences between these 2 though (not just the color)