Switching Cases - Good Idea?

[Marcem]

I'm wanting to transfer to a new case.  (My current one sucks, the door came off, and I would rather have something better.)  I'm considering switching to an Antec 900/2.  First off, which should I go with, and second, I've fryed two motherboards doing this.  I think the cause was the stuffty cooler I had. (it was a screw-in thing from asia vital parts or w/e) Now I'm using a stock intel cooler. So what are my chances of destroying another? I guess I'm less likely to, because I did it once while putting in my new cpu, and I screwed up pins, but didn't break the mobo, and now that that's done right, I guess it's much easier.  Should I upgrade?

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[Sirrus]

I dunno, if it's just cosmetic issues I'd suggest just dealing with it. I just finished my first build (well, it's almost done, just troubleshooting) and I can only imagine how hellish it would be to transfer everything from one case to another.

[Otis Da HousKat]

I can only imagine how hellish it would be to transfer everything from one case to another.

It's easy when you're not stupid. So I don't know about you two.

Just don't break anything and make sure everything is connected properly. I've case switched a few times before.

[Marcem]

Well, when I move my PC, the door always comes off.  I want the lack of door and better cooling.  

@ Otis: I guess I'm a lot more competent than I was before.  I would pay a lot more attention to connections. 

[Sirrus]

It's easy when you're not stupid. So I don't know about you two.

Just don't break anything and make sure everything is connected properly. I've case switched a few times before.

Maybe hellish wasn't the right word.

Time consuming, tedious work.

There.

[Marcem]

I don't agree.  It's just unhook some wires, unscrew a lot, unsnap, move, snap, screw, connect wires, check, run.

[Otis Da HousKat]

I don't agree.  It's just unhook some wires, unscrew a lot, unsnap, move, snap, screw, connect wires, check, run.

Ya, it only takes like an hour max.

[Syntho]

I did it for my friend's computer. Easy if you know what you are doing.

[dkamm65]

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced

For 90 bucks, you can't go wrong.

Review.

[Marcem]

I would rather have a window.  Also, I think I've seen the 900 for cheaper.

[dkamm65]

I would rather have a window.  Also, I think I've seen the 900 for cheaper.

Found the 690 II new for 72 bucks.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=off&q=cooler+master+690+ii+advanced&cid=14749102332643234301&ei=SJcNTJvXMang2ASb6Y3gBA&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p

I found a window you can buy separately, for only $20. I'm still looking for cheaper prices. Gimme a sec.