PC Peripherals Cabinet Dilemma

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Need to get a new Mid-Tower for my new config and will be getting one early next month.Was very confused between:
NZXT Gamma Rs.2100
NZXT M59
CM 430 Black Rs.2500

And now I saw the NZXT Source 210 Elite!
NZXT :: Unique. Unprecendented. Inspired - Source 210 Elite Product Detail
And fallen in love with it.
Thing is this model is just released, 1st June and I know it'll be impossible to find locally.
So should I wait for it to hit our shores or go with the above options?
Budget is MAX Rs.2500
 
Source 210 Elite is looking good to me but do you think that it would be priced under your budget i mean within 2.5k? What i think is that it wont sell within 2.5k... Well if you want to wait for it then do wait otherwise buy NZXT Gamma hands down...
 
Source 210 will be only $40 MSRP. So, it should be within your budget when it releases here. Not sure about Elite but should be in the same ballpark as Gamma.

Edit - Elite is $50 MSRP, so same price as Gamma. Of course, since it's a new release it will be more, should be in the 2.5-3k range.
 
touzeen said:
any estimate when it might come here?
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Can't say... Its not listed even on newegg... So expect this case to hit indian shores around august or september...
 
@Touzeen : You should get NZXT gamma if you are not interested in transparent side panel or else M59 (acc to your shortlist), but I doubt M59 would be available for 2.5K or below...... :)
 
^^ Price of the M59 ~ 4000/- it is just a NZXT Gamma which has been pepped up and a transparent side-panel. So best option is the NZXT Gamma + 2 x Cooler Master R4 120mm fans (blue LED) ~ 2700/-. Great set-up with awesome value.
 
the bezel of the Gamma sticks out like a sore thumb to me...need a flat minimalistic bezel
 
Agreed that the Gamma looks very unconventional, but it has the best features at that budget. If you prefer better looks AND good features, you will have to shell out more.

M59 looks interesting, again will have to see how it looks in real life, but it will be out of your budget. And M59 does not look not minimalistic by any definition :)
 
why are all "gaming" chassis so ugly?

Is the CM USP 100 available in india? and anyone know the pricing?
 
^^ 3500 ?? here in kolkata i was quoted way more,
@op
elite 430 should be the first one to go by method of elimination.

I'm sure i saw gamma for 2200 on itdepot 2 months backs, almost ordered it.
 
yes i hav narrowed it down to CM Elite 430 or Gladiator 600

anyway hav asked a mumbai member to check with Prime about the Source 210...

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OK so iv got a refreshed list and a increased budget.Here are the Contenders:

Antec 300 - Rs.3400

CM 690 - Rs.4100

CM Elite 430 - Rs.2600

CM Gladiator 600 - Rs.3300

CM USP 100 - Rs.3100

NZXT Beta Evo - Rs.2800

NZXT Gamma - Rs.2100

All prices from theitdepot.com which is very close to my house,so most probably be buying it from there.
 
Im slightly leaning towards the CM USP 100

PROS:

Looks

Very good reviews

Size

Price

CONS:

Not cut outs for cable management

No out take fan on the top

Bundled eXtreme Power 550W PSU

Now how much of an impact would the lack of the top exhaust cause?

And i can prolly sell the PSU
 

New NZXT Source 210 Cabinet...a lot like the Gamma,but one extra fan at the bottom,2 fans in front,much better looking.

But no dust filters,which might help keep the cost down,maybe around the Gamma's price?
 
touzeen said:
why are all "gaming" chassis so ugly?

Is the CM USP 100 available in india? and anyone know the pricing?
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I have owned the Coolermaster USP 100 since November 2010. It has solid build quality and is a good looking case. My requirements were similar to yours. I got rid of the irritating LED fans and strips by replacing them with normal fans.

I have reviewed the Coolermaster USP 100 here : http://www.techenclave.com/reviews-and-previews/coolermaster-usp-100-review-179664.html

It retails for Rs.2850+taxes ~ Rs.3000 here in Ahmedabad. I got mine a year back for Rs.3000 and price hasn't depreciated at all!
 
cool..thanks for the info.

how is the cooling performance and wat is ur fan setup?
 
^^ I think the NZXT Gamma is what you should still aim for, you can add fans as per choice and performance and its still 900/- bucks short of the USP-100, though that too has some good pedigree (rooted as budget Cooler Master 690 II).

In the end it's all dependent on your call of availability and personal preference.
 
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