NZXT Guardian or CM 690

**Audiophi1le** · 28-04-09, 04:15 PM

I am looking for a cabby. If I had my way I would have bought Antec 900, but the prices here are ridiculous and its unavailabe.

So I have narrowed down to Guardian and 690.

I am not sure which to buy. CM 690 i feel must be modded, its too plain for my taste. I like the styling of the guardian but its not so good featurewise but is still comparable.

Which should I go to?

Can anyone quote the price of Antec 900 in Bangalore?(Its retail price in US is 50$, here I am paying more than 150$, I am being robbed)

**stalker** · 28-04-09, 04:29 PM

heh?

ANtec 900 for 50 bucks? Where sir?

newegg has it for 119 shipped

so do most other sites. No one's cheating you here

Have you considered the NXZT Tempest? Supposed to be a VERY GOOD cabinet.

Also, i would suggest that you avoid the CM690. The placement of its hdd bay being the primary reason behind my saying so.

**Audiophi1le** · 28-04-09, 05:00 PM

My cousin bought it. He is in New Jersey. Thts the lowest street price over there according to him.

I cant find Tempest anywhere. And its costlier than 921.

**stalker** · 28-04-09, 05:18 PM

Tempest is available in Mumbai i guess. stormblast got one recently.

In the US, prices on the net for hardware are generally much cheaper than instore prices. I think there has been some misunderstanding between you and your cousin. the 900 CANNOT have possibly been for 50bucks. the Antec300 is in the price category for christs sake.

**Amien** · 28-04-09, 06:33 PM

Tempest is about 6k, a very good cabinet indeed.

Avoid the Guardian, the airflow is nothing to write home about....

**Aces170** · 28-04-09, 06:34 PM

I have an Antec 900, and its a good case for efficient airflow, but is a pain to set up the hardware, and is a dust magnet...

**stormblast** · 28-04-09, 06:36 PM

go for the nzxt tempest. you cant go wrong.

i have used the 690 & a900 both. i would suggest to go for the nzxt tempest.

its available for 6k @ prime mumbai.

**Audiophi1le** · 28-04-09, 07:19 PM

@stalker My cousin got antec 900 after discount in Clearance sale. I Just got his reply.

Antec 900 @6.5k is better with 200mm fan than tempest 6k isnt it?

What about thermaltake armour? Its almost same as 900.

**stormblast** · 28-04-09, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Gowt1ham

Antec 900 @6.5k is better with 200mm fan than tempest 6k isnt it?

IMO having used both cases. i would prefer to have the nzxt tempest.

**anks22402** · 28-04-09, 10:55 PM

please dont buy nazt guargian it sux big time very small tower .. better buy cm690 or 590 ..

**Rockfella** · 29-04-09, 01:16 AM

go for the nzxt tempest.

**Crossx** · 29-04-09, 06:53 AM

go with cm690 for 4k

**bluffguru** · 29-04-09, 02:08 PM

+1 for cm690 if u want more space and cooling

but if u like the bling factor then go for guardian 921

**Gannu** · 29-04-09, 02:23 PM

Between the two, the CM690 it is. But given the option I'd also suggest the CM590 for slightly cheaper.

CM690 minus all that unwanted plastic + the straight 5.25" cage = CM590.

If you can spend a bit more, the NZXT Tempest it is. Has more room inside compared to the CM690 and better cooling esp. for the HDDs.