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too low of a price to get a decent tempered glass case

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9 minutes ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

Just looking for a case upgrade within the 25-50 dollar range (USD), and just wanted a second opinion. The tempered glass side panel is a must, but can compromise for functionality and RGB.

What's your components? ATX or micro ATX?

Just get any case that has a mesh front really, i really wouldn't worry about a TG side panel or acrylic

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17 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

What's your components? ATX or micro ATX?

Just get any case that has a mesh front really, i really wouldn't worry about a TG side panel or acrylic

The Q300L mATX case is one I was looking at. As well as the MB Lite 3.1 from Cooler master.

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2 minutes ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

The Q300L mATX case is one I was looking at. As well as the MB Lite 3.1 from Cooler master.

The Q300L is one of the best in class cases if you aren't using water cooling, as the radiator can't get air with it's tiny holes overall.

 

and ya it's acrylic but I really wouldn't worry about that. I drilled holes in mine so my GPU had more airflow.

 

The Lite doesn't have any mesh and is going to choke your components for air.

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2 minutes ago, Bearmann said:

Probably the Corsair Carbide SPEC-04 TG or Phanteks Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass. Less expensive is the Thermaltake Core G21 Tempered Glass Edition.

I havent checked out the Phanteks P300 and the G21 yet. I'll have to check them out.

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1 minute ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

I havent checked out the Phanteks P300 and the G21 yet. I'll have to check them out.

 


The G21 looks like it needs some work to be good for cooling.

Whatever the case just make sure the case you buy has a mesh front for improved airflow vs closed off.

 

 

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1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

 

 

 

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:



Whatever the case just make sure the case you buy has a mesh front for improved airflow vs closed off.

 

 

I have seen this video! It is a great one from GN. Yea, I have an older ugly case right now that needs cable management opportunities. It has a mesh front tho and does great for getting my components some fresh air. Just thought I would look into finding a better alternative. The Q300L might be my final choice

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I have seen this video! It is a great one from GN. Yea, I have an older ugly case right now that needs cable management opportunities. It has a mesh front tho and does great for getting my components some fresh air. Just thought I would look into finding a better alternative. The Q300L might be my final choice

The Q300L is pretty sweet, but I've since replaced that radiator with an air cooler. Though it was a bit too tall so I just leave the side panel off.
 

 

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What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

The Q300L is pretty sweet, but I've since replaced that radiator with an air cooler. Though it was a bit too tall so I just leave the side panel off.
 

 

I primarily air cool my components. By the time I build another PC, I'll have a completely new setup by this summer. Just looking in for my current build. It is an eye sore to say the least. I appreciate the help!

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3 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

The Q300L is pretty sweet, but I've since replaced that radiator with an air cooler. Though it was a bit too tall so I just leave the side panel off.

 

What air cooler do you use? I am using the Hyper T2 from Cooler Master

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8 minutes ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

What air cooler do you use? I am using the Hyper T2 from Cooler Master

The Silver Arrow TR4, need a huge cooler for the 1950X

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14 hours ago, Bearmann said:

There is also the Thermaltake Versa H18 Tempered Glass MicroATX Mini Tower and the Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 3.1 TG. There’s more if you will spend $70.

14 hours ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

What air cooler do you use? I am using the Hyper T2 from Cooler Master

The versa H18 TG has a CPU cooler height limit of 155mm, your T2 height is 140mm.

 

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