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$10 price drop. Newegg has the Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case for $60 - $10 off with coupon code ATEC10 [Exp 9/15] - $15 rebate [Exp 9/21] = $35 with free shipping. Features three 5.25" external drive bays, six 3.5" internal drive bays, seven expansion slots, a 120mm fan and a 140mm TriCool top fan.
$35
Seems a decent price incl. free S/H, it was $5 cheaper over a year ago but besides that, normally closer to $50.
This is a good price on a good case if you don't mind waiting for the rebate. Good cooling with it, but no power supply
I have two of these, and may pick up a third one. These are a great case with plenty of room, and well built. You will need to add two 120mm fans to the front of the case to keep the drives cool. I like that the front cover detaches completely with no wires attached. This makes adding drives very simple, with no risk of breaking wires to the front panel. I also like the reset button, that can not be accidentally pressed. Finally, I prefer my USB ports on the front, instead of the top, like so many new cases. Having them on the front, prevents debris from getting into the connectors.
Great start for a Windows Home Server build, especially with the 2011 version available at only $45:
http://bensbargains.net/deal/213406/
From what I hear/see it looks like Antec and other will be releasing and updating many of these cases over the next couple of months, so this now expected. And will be expatiating so new stock can be brought in for the next generational jump. In the coming months builds with Bulldozer and then Ivy bridge, case companies want offerings that say there's something more than an AnthonII or Core2Duo in there... wouldn't you?
^Depends what you're using it for - my Three Hundred sits out of sight in the basement as a server.
Will the USB ports in this case work for a USB v3 motherboard connection?
I would be all over this if I didn't have another case sitting around.
No, you could wire it up to a USB3 header but the ports themselves are only USB2.