New Case Help

[GeneralGusher]

Hi,

I have a Cooler Master Masterbox Lite3.1 Case and I am planning on getting an aio but from what people have told me they say that I should get a new case first for better airflow. I was looking at cases and was wondering if anyone can suggest me a good micro atx case for no more than $70- $75? The AIO i want to get is the  https://www.amazon.com/quiet-BW006-240mm-Cooling-System/dp/B08K3R64L5/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=240mm+aio&qid=1612616749&sprefix=240m&sr=8-7

 

For the case, I want the dimensions to be some what close to the dimensions I have on my case right now.

 

Thanks 

 

 

[Middcore]

Look at the Cooler Master MB311L. Similar dimensions and shape to the case you have but much better airflow. 

[GeneralGusher]

45 minutes ago, Middcore said:

Look at the Cooler Master MB311L. Similar dimensions and shape to the case you have but much better airflow. 

yeah that looks good but i also found this case

 

 Antec Dapper Dark Phantom DP301M

 

im not sure how the air flow is tho

[Middcore]

1 minute ago, GeneralGusher said:

yeah that looks good but i also found this case

 

 Antec Dapper Dark Phantom DP301M

 

im not sure how the air flow is tho

Well, compare air coming in through that little boomerang-shaped mesh in the front of the Antec, to coming in through the entire front mesh of the MB311L. You can probably guess. 

[GeneralGusher]

Just now, Middcore said:

Well, compare air coming in through that little boomerang-shaped mesh in the front of the Antec, to coming in through the entire front mesh of the MB311L. You can probably guess. 

not good then im guessing lol.

 

My friend has this pretty budget one too: https://www.amazon.com/Montech-Mini-ITX-Pre-Installed-High-Airflow-Computer/dp/B081Q7KL1Q/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=micro+atx+case&qid=1612646231&sr=8-25

[GeneralGusher]

6 minutes ago, Middcore said:

Well, compare air coming in through that little boomerang-shaped mesh in the front of the Antec, to coming in through the entire front mesh of the MB311L. You can probably guess. 

I also found this one,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082M61NY9?tag=sushee-20&geniuslink=true&th=1

 

but what bothers me is the fact that you can see inside the whole case from the front

[Middcore]

1 minute ago, GeneralGusher said:

I also found this one,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082M61NY9?tag=sushee-20&geniuslink=true&th=1

 

but what bothers me is the fact that you can see inside the whole case from the front

I mean, if you're going to have a mesh front for airflow, then yeah you'll be able to see through it at least a little. 

 

The Darkflash case is basically a ripoff of the Fractal Meshify C Mini, which is out of your price range, although I'd spend more before I bought the Darkflash. 

[GeneralGusher]

2 hours ago, Middcore said:

I mean, if you're going to have a mesh front for airflow, then yeah you'll be able to see through it at least a little. 

 

The Darkflash case is basically a ripoff of the Fractal Meshify C Mini, which is out of your price range, although I'd spend more before I bought the Darkflash. 

yeah but what ive seen people say is that the darkflash case that i sent is pretty good so now im deciding on the cooler master, the darkflash and this https://www.amazon.com/Montech-Mini-ITX-Pre-Installed-High-Airflow-Computer/dp/B081Q7KL1Q/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=micro+atx+case&qid=1612646231&sr=8-25

 

[Middcore]

1 minute ago, GeneralGusher said:

yeah but what ive seen people say is that the darkflash case that i sent is pretty good so now im deciding on the cooler master, the darkflash and this https://www.amazon.com/Montech-Mini-ITX-Pre-Installed-High-Airflow-Computer/dp/B081Q7KL1Q/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=micro+atx+case&qid=1612646231&sr=8-25

 

 

I would get the Cooler Master everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

The Montech I would only consider as a case for a budget build to flip where I needed a cheap case with a touch of extra RGB bling to attract buyers. I'm not convinced that thing ventilation strip on the front has any direct airflow path to the core components at all

 

The Darkflash is a decent case I think but there are a worryingly high number of reviews on Amazon about it showing up damaged because of poor packaging. I skipped the white version when building a new white mATX system for my wife last year, went with the Thermaltake S100 instead. (Although if a white MB311L existed, or if the Lian Li 205M had come in white at the time, I would have gone with one of those.)

[GeneralGusher]

1 hour ago, Middcore said:

 

I would get the Cooler Master everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

The Montech I would only consider as a case for a budget build to flip where I needed a cheap case with a touch of extra RGB bling to attract buyers. I'm not convinced that thing ventilation strip on the front has any direct airflow path to the core components at all

 

The Darkflash is a decent case I think but there are a worryingly high number of reviews on Amazon about it showing up damaged because of poor packaging. I skipped the white version when building a new white mATX system for my wife last year, went with the Thermaltake S100 instead. (Although if a white MB311L existed, or if the Lian Li 205M had come in white at the time, I would have gone with one of those.)

okay thank you so much for all the help! Just wondering, what are your thoughts on the Lian Li 205m case? I know that is 10 dollars more than the Cooler Master 

[GeneralGusher]

2 hours ago, Middcore said:

 

I would get the Cooler Master everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

The Montech I would only consider as a case for a budget build to flip where I needed a cheap case with a touch of extra RGB bling to attract buyers. I'm not convinced that thing ventilation strip on the front has any direct airflow path to the core components at all

 

The Darkflash is a decent case I think but there are a worryingly high number of reviews on Amazon about it showing up damaged because of poor packaging. I skipped the white version when building a new white mATX system for my wife last year, went with the Thermaltake S100 instead. (Although if a white MB311L existed, or if the Lian Li 205M had come in white at the time, I would have gone with one of those.)

Alright one last question. Sorry for bugging you so much I just want to make sure I am getting the bets case for the price.

 

Would you prefer the Phanteks Eclipse P300A or the Cooler Master case that you sent?

[Middcore]

1 minute ago, GeneralGusher said:

okay thank you so much for all the help! Just wondering, what are your thoughts on the Lian Li 205m case? I know that is 10 dollars more than the Cooler Master 

 

The 205M is a very good case for the money. I've built in it a couple of times, and I kept looking for some area where they "cut corners" to keep the price down, and never found it. I didn't recommend it because it doesn't have a full-mesh front, and you said airflow was a priority for you, although it has plenty of ventilation for a mid range build.

 

The P300A is a good case but it's full ATX, not mATX.

[GeneralGusher]

1 minute ago, Middcore said:

 

The 205M is a very good case for the money. I've built in it a couple of times, and I kept looking for some area where they "cut corners" to keep the price down, and never found it. I didn't recommend it because it doesn't have a full-mesh front, and you said airflow was a priority for you, although it has plenty of ventilation for a mid range build.

 

The P300A is a good case but it's full ATX, not mATX.

yeah i saw that it is a ATX but I went on New Egg and saw the dimensions and they are im pretty sure the same

[Jason 57]

I have built in the 215 and the II Mesh. 

Looking at the 205M, Yeah I would definitely recommend that! if looking for a Micro ATX case. 

On 2/6/2021 at 10:02 PM, Middcore said:

 

The 205M is a very good case for the money. I've built in it a couple of times, and I kept looking for some area where they "cut corners" to keep the price down, and never found it. I didn't recommend it because it doesn't have a full-mesh front, and you said airflow was a priority for you, although it has plenty of ventilation for a mid range build.