NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($21.99 AC/AR, NewEgg, Exp 12/19/12)

NOTE: If you need a front panel USB 3.0 port, an additional top 140mm fan, and don't mind the color white, they also have the Source 210 Elite on sale for $27.49 AC/AR.

NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (N82E16811146075) = $39.99
20% off select NZXT Computer Cases Promo Code (EMCJHJF73, Expire 12/19/12) = -$8.00
Manufacturer Rebate (11-146-075, Expire 12/19/12) = -$10.00

TOTAL COST = $21.99 with Free Shipping

Use Newegg CB for an additional 1% or $0.32 savings.

Manufacture Product Link => Source 210

• Case Type: Mid Tower
  
• Materials: Steel with painted interior, Front Panel - Plastic / Aluminum-like finish
  
• Motherboard Support: ATX, MICRO-ATX
  
• Cooling: Front - 2 X 120mm, Rear 1 X 120mm @ 1200rpm (included), Top - 2 X 120/140mm, Bottom - 1 x 120mm
  
• Drive Bays: 3 Tool-less External 5.25" DRIVE BAYS, 8 Tool-less Internal 3.5" HDD Drives
  
• Expansion Slots: 7
  
• Dimensions: 195mm (W) x 440mm (H) x 495.5mm (D)
  
• Weight: 6.5kg
  
• External Connections: 1 x Standard Audio/Mic, 2 x USB 2.0
  
• Warranty: 2 Years
  

i have this case and have been using it to house an AMD A8 build, found it to be fantastic in terms of build quality and air ventilation. It does have a ever-so-slight slant to the front cover design that might drive OCD people crazy, but I got over it and I use it on a daily basis.

Not sure why the white version starts at $10 more, but I think this is well worth twenty bucks. I won't bite this time, but I highly recommend it.

Different links for different models and prices I say...

itsme13 said:   you already posted white 10 minutes back here
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1243653/
do we really need two threads

I bought this last time it was $22AR. I still haven't opened it up to put it together, but I'm hoping it turns out nice.

I just finished putting together a CoolerMaster HAF 912 build for someone else, and that one turned out really sweet, I was pleasantly surprised how nice it looked. I really like how the 200mm LED input and exhaust fans look on that one, too bad more cases don't allow the larger fan sizes. Cable management was really nice as well.

This NZXT source case is for my own new build. I don't care as much about the looks as the other guy, but hopefully I won't be disappointed after working with the other case.

itsme13 said:   I should have looked closer, i assumed they were the same model
but two different colors.
I now see white is upgraded model of this with USB3 and a colling fan.

SithMaster said:   Different links for different models and prices I say...

itsme13 said:   you already posted white 10 minutes back here
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1243653/
do we really need two threadsOK We're mainly all on the same page with this now. Can we also help fatxman out with his wish? Do we want to? Should we want to?

I am using a white NZXT Source 210 for my main build for the last 2 months and it is a solid and sturdy basic case with plenty of cooling options (also deep enough for large cpu coolers like the Hyper 212) and decent cable management (15mm behind the motherboard for cables). The front is a little quirky but not overly so (maybe even a little artistic) but my case is under my desk so it doesn't bother me much. I never bought a NZXT case before so I didn't have high expectations thinking it was just a cheap brand, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and I think it is comparable to the popular budget-minded Antec 300.

My only cons are that the regular Source 210 does NOT come with the tool-less clips (even though it is a tool-less design) or intake fan filter (compared to the Antec 300 has a washable fan filter for the front intake fans).

For only $5.50 more, you can get the tool-less clips, a front USB 3.0 port, and 140mm fan, so I think getting the white Source 210 Elite from the other Newegg deal is the better choice.

they werent white, they were that ugly beige back in the day. crisp white is somewhat refreshing .... until it gets caked in dust.

that being said, i have this case for my new build. paid $45 two weeks ago on Amazon. im nervous about mounting 8 hard drives so close together, but my tests have so far shown that installing two front fans keep the drives cool enough in my basement.