Deciding on a Case

[jojo9308]

So I'm planning on building my first pc and so I've been look at parts and realized that before I can make any final decisions I really need to pick a motherboard form factor. Since I don't plan to run a super crazy set up, having a bunch of expansion or memory slots won't be super important. Same goes for fans and radiators. I'm also not worried about size. It doesn't need to be small cuz it'll be on a custom desk that can be however big i need to build it. So that just leaves looks and ease of use. And that's where I'm having trouble. I'm not a fan of the super angular designs that seem to be big right now. The only case that I really like is the BitFenix Prodigy M. But I don't want to just go with the first case I found that i like. So I thought that i'd see if anyone had any suggestions for weird/different cases like the Prodigy M. Also can anyone tell me how building in the Prodigy M is? Sorry that this post got so long.

Thanks

-jojo

[m0k]

on pcpartpicker.com you can search for a product, and then in the bottom left see how people have used this component in their builds, with photos.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/builds/by_part/tsYWGX

 

[stealth80]

If its a self built desk, why not do a desk build?

 

Heres an example

 

[Mooshi]

The most common suggestions are the S340, Any variation of a Fractal case and then maybe the Master Case. 

[xdeathshot20]

i really like phantexs cases

[kaiju_wars]

So you like simplistic designs, going by the case you mentioned.
There's the NZXT S340, almost everything from Factal Design.

 

You can look on PCPartPicker, but they don't always list everything.  Look on Newegg and Amazon also, just browse their cases, see what you like.

[chris76816]

The Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window is a really nice case.  It's got heaps of cable management space and it's super premium.  It is micro at form factor. 

[Zusafek]

The p400 tempered glass version is very nice. Lots of room and good looks as well. I myself have the p400s and my wife has the p400 tempered glass. Both aver very easy to work with and have great cable management. 

[jojo9308]

Thanks guys for the speedy responses and sorry it took me so long to respond. All of your suggestions are amazing. I love the p400 with the full glass side Zusafek. kaiju_wars and Mooshi- the s340 is so cool. I'd seen it before but hadnt really given it a real chance. 

Stealth80- I had been tossing around the idea of a desk build already. I had kind of written it off because I'm not looking to water cool my rig at this point and I wasn't too sure how well it would work with all air cooling. 

[BazNaz]

Take a look at the AeroCool P7-C1. Absolutely stunning for the price!

[TVwazhere]

If i might suggest some other good alternates

Corsair 460x (one models comes with 1 red fan, the other comes with 3 RGB fans) https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139085

In win 805 (the one shown is the "Infinity" edition with the cool front plate) https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108502

If you go with a smaller form factor you could also look at the In Win 303 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108483

A pricier option ($190) is The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854039

Lastly, if you're ready to go allin ($220) and get 2016's case of the year, that would be the extremely modular Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900

 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V45G2218

(Sorry for the photo spam, Wish i could make them smaller)

[jojo9308]

TVwazhere- the In Win 303 is sweet! Man, now I've got plenty of choices. lol not sure if its easier or harder now.

Thanks everybody!