{"id":66699,"date":"2014-07-09T07:04:59","date_gmt":"2014-07-09T05:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=66699"},"modified":"2014-07-09T09:17:46","modified_gmt":"2014-07-09T07:17:46","slug":"ultra-cool-gaming-pc-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/66699-ultra-cool-gaming-pc-cases","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-cool gaming PC cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s what&#8217;s inside your gaming PC that counts, but that does not mean the outside has to look like your old 386.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who take pride in your PC&#8217;s appearance (and have a few bob to spare on some aesthetic upgrades), here are some of the cooler PC cases available in SA at the moment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">NZXT Phantom 820 &#8211; R2,999<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The Phantom 820 is engineered to chill even the most demanding systems, equipped with triple 200mm fans,&#8221; state\u00a0its manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>The 820 also features integrated lighting, which can be seen through an acrylic window in the side of the case.<\/p>\n<p>The case is made out of steel and plastic, can accommodate up to nine fans and water cooling, and looks epic in black with green lighting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions: 650mm x\u00a0235mm x 612mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 15kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_66703\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NZXT-Phantom-820.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66703\" class=\"wp-image-66703\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NZXT-Phantom-820.jpg\" alt=\"NZXT Phantom 820\" width=\"600\" height=\"814\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NZXT Phantom 820<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Corsair Obsidian Series 900D &#8211; R4,099<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The full tower form factor has\u00a0compatible design for the ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, EATX, HTPX motherboards,&#8221; said Corsair &#8211; so you have room to play with your set up.<\/p>\n<p>The case features two 120mm and one 140mm fans to keep your rig cool, and is made from sleek, black aluminium.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions:\u00a0692mm x 252mm x 650mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 21kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_66705\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Corsair-case.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66705\" class=\"wp-image-66705\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Corsair-case-425x600.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair Obsidian Series 900D\" width=\"600\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Corsair-case-425x600.jpg 425w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Corsair-case.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corsair Obsidian Series 900D<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Black Label Edition &#8211; R5,800<\/h3>\n<p>The Cosmos 1000 (they should have called it the 5000, or 9000) is aluminium, black, and a limited edition &#8211; everything that makes you want to spend thousands of rand on a case.<\/p>\n<p>Each case comes with a unique serial number, includes a 750w power supply, a wind tunnel for your graphics card, and 6 hidden drive bays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions: 628mm\u00a0x 266m x\u00a0598mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 16.9kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_66713\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-1000-Black-Label-Edition.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66713\" class=\"size-large wp-image-66713\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-1000-Black-Label-Edition-600x573.jpg\" alt=\"Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Black Label Edition\" width=\"600\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-1000-Black-Label-Edition-600x573.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-1000-Black-Label-Edition.jpg 647w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Black Label Edition<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Lian Li PC-X900 &#8211; R4,005<\/h3>\n<p>The Lian Li PC-X900 is made out of brushed, anodized aluminium, and comes in red, silver, or black. Despite the high price,\u00a0the PC-X900 does not come with a PSU, but does include five fans and a washable air filter that protects the front panel from choking dust.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions: 598mm x\u00a0230mm x\u00a0388mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 8.2kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_66715\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lian-Li-PC-X900.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66715\" class=\"size-large wp-image-66715\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lian-Li-PC-X900-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Lian Li PC-X900\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lian-Li-PC-X900-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lian-Li-PC-X900.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lian Li PC-X900<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Cooler Master Haf X Nvidia Edition &#8211; R2,670<\/h3>\n<p>The Cooler Master Nvidia Edition case is not for those who like\u00a0understated\u00a0design. Its bright green finishes and\u00a0large Nvidia badge will definitely stand out at the local LAN.<\/p>\n<p>The case features a windowed side panel, removable wheels, supports up to six fans, and has nine expansion slots. Cooler Master tout the Haf X as a system builder&#8217;s &#8220;dream case&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensions: 599mm x 230mm x 550mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.3kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_66717\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/COOLER-MASTER-HAF-X-NVIDIA-EDITION.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66717\" class=\"wp-image-66717\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/COOLER-MASTER-HAF-X-NVIDIA-EDITION-399x600.jpg\" alt=\"Cooler Master Haf X Nvidia Edition\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/COOLER-MASTER-HAF-X-NVIDIA-EDITION-399x600.jpg 399w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/COOLER-MASTER-HAF-X-NVIDIA-EDITION.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cooler Master Haf X Nvidia Edition<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Antec Nineteen Hundred &#8211; R2,665<\/h3>\n<p>The Antec Nineteen Hundred &#8220;Super Tower&#8221; comes in black with either red or green trim. It features nine expansion slots,\u00a0six fans, and is built from a dual-layer steel mesh that promises excellent cooling.<\/p>\n<p>Dimensions: 696mm x 223mm x 555mm<br \/>\nWeight: 13.4kg<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_66719\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/antec-1900-nineteen-hundred-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66719\" class=\"size-large wp-image-66719\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/antec-1900-nineteen-hundred-1-600x356.jpg\" alt=\"Antec Nineteen Hundred\" width=\"600\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/antec-1900-nineteen-hundred-1-600x356.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/antec-1900-nineteen-hundred-1.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Antec Nineteen Hundred<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Any of these cases to your liking? 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