Choosing a case

[Bmh20]

Hello, I am looking for a case for my first pc build. I live in the United States and i would like to be under $115. I need a ATX Mid Tower size

 

[Parker Kincaid]

7 minutes ago, Bmh20 said:

Hello, I am looking for a case for my first pc build. I live in the United States and i would like to be under $115. I need a ATX Mid Tower size

 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#t=3&X=0,11519

 

Quite a few options.

[Bmh20]

1 minute ago, Parker Kincaid said:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#t=3&X=0,11519

 

Quite a few options.

I also forgot to mention that I want a mesh front 

 

[Parker Kincaid]

4 minutes ago, Bmh20 said:

I also forgot to mention that I want a mesh front 

 

The Fractal Design Meshify C should fit that requirement: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6Crxr/fractal-design-meshify-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tg

 

Maybe the Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jG7v6h/cooler-master-masterbox-q500l-atx-mid-tower-case-mcb-q500l-kann-s00

 

Personally, I like the look of both. Might use one of them when I buy a new case.

 

Go through the original list and see which have what you want. It's a place to start.

[Bmh20]

2 minutes ago, Parker Kincaid said:

The Fractal Design Meshify C should fit that requirement: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6Crxr/fractal-design-meshify-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tg

What if i said i want one with RGB fans 

 

[Parker Kincaid]

4 minutes ago, Bmh20 said:

What if i said i want one with RGB fans 

 

That's outside my wheelhouse. Personally, I'm anti-RGB so I don't keep up with what has what. Check the list I originally posted. Some might have RGB. Some won't. Lack of RGB makes production cheaper. You can always add your own with fans, etc.

 

There should be other readers who can chime in with advice on good RGB cases at your price point.

[WambleCropped]

3 minutes ago, Bmh20 said:

What if i said i want one with RGB fans 

 

do you need an rgb controller? Or does your mobo have enough rgb pins?

[Bmh20]

1 minute ago, WambleCropped said:

do you need an rgb controller? Or does your mobo have enough rgb pins?

my mobo should have enough pins

 

[WambleCropped]

1 minute ago, Bmh20 said:

my mobo should have enough pins

 

for how many fans? Could you give me the mobo just to double check?

[Bmh20]

1 minute ago, WambleCropped said:

for how many fans? Could you give me the mobo just to double check?

Either two or three fans and i have the MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard

[Bmh20]

Just now, Bmh20 said:

Either two or three fans and i have the MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard

I can put my complete build in here if you would like

 

[WambleCropped]

This one has a rgb controller. Use it  you could short circuit the fans at least because of a difference of voltage between the mobo ports and the fans rgb voltage.  Your fans are 5v your mobo is 12v. When building plug sata into the controller to power it. My friend used it in his build and he loved it. Have fun building! Glad I could help!

[Bmh20]

1 minute ago, WambleCropped said:

This one has a rgb controller. Use it  you could short circuit the fans at least because of a difference of voltage between the mobo ports and the fans rgb voltage. When building plug sata into the controller to power it. My friend used it in his build and he loved it. Have fun building! Glad I could help!

Which one is it?

[WambleCropped]

Just now, Bmh20 said:

Which one is it?

use the rgb controller included with the case. buy it from newegg, i think the rgb controller only is shipped from that site

[Bmh20]

1 minute ago, WambleCropped said:

use the rgb controller included with the case. buy it from newegg, i think the rgb controller only is shipped from that site

I am sorry but what case i didnt see a link to anyting

 

[WambleCropped]

Just now, Bmh20 said:

I am sorry but what case i didnt see a link to anyting

 

oh man it has been a long week, sorry man. Here it is

 https://www.newegg.com/black-thermaltake-level-20-mt-argb-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811133395?Item=N82E16811133395&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https%3a%2f%2fpcpartpicker.com%2fproduct%2fPMkj4D%2fthermaltake-level-20-mt-argb-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-1m7-00m1wn-00&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-OQcdAflAxqIZJXzyUFiNtA

[Eschew]

Hey there. If the Fractal Design Meshify C doesn't do it for you, perhaps the Cooler Master MasterCase H500 will?

 

Specifications:

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Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ($119.99 on Newegg, Amazon)

 

• Size (H x W x D): 19.76" x 8.98" x 20.67".
• Motherboard Compatibility: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX.
• Front Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, Audio In/Out.
• Included Fans: 2 x 120mm RGB fans, 1 x 120mm fan.
• Max CPU Cooler Clearance: 167mm.
• Max GPU Clearance: 410mm.
• Max PSU Clearance: 224mm.
• Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5"/2.5" drive bays, 2 x 2.5" drive bays.
• Other Features: Mesh or acrylic front panel option (both included), good thermals.

It is $4.99 over your budget right now, but it has gone for $109.99 in the past, and you might be able to snag it at a discount if you watch for price drops.

 

Price History:

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Source: Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ATX Mid Tower Case by PCPartPicker.

 

Thermal Testing & Noise Levels:

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Thermal Testing (CPU Torture Test)

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Thermal Testing (GPU Torture Test)

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Noise Levels

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TLDR: Decent thermals (good performance, considering its price), but a little on the loud side.

 

Source: Cooler Master H500 Case Review by GamersNexus.

 

[Bmh20]

5 minutes ago, WambleCropped said:

oh man it has been a long week, sorry man. Here it is

 https://www.newegg.com/black-thermaltake-level-20-mt-argb-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811133395?Item=N82E16811133395&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https%3a%2f%2fpcpartpicker.com%2fproduct%2fPMkj4D%2fthermaltake-level-20-mt-argb-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-1m7-00m1wn-00&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-OQcdAflAxqIZJXzyUFiNtA

My only problem with this is that it doesn't appear to have a mesh front