Strange case request

[Theguywhobea]

I'm on the hunt for a kind of strange case by today's standard. I really like cases that look as close to like, a generic office PC as possible while still having decent internal mounting options.

 

My specific requirements:

Fits ATX motherboard

Has an optical drive bay

Can fit a 240mm radiator (preferably in the top)

 

Absolutely no side windows, RGB, tempered glass. Closest thing I have found so far would maybe be an Antec P10 Flux, but I'm not a huge fan of the bare slab front.

[Middcore]

So you want a case that's as plain as possible, except the front of the P10 Flux is too plain?

 

Not really sure what you think an "office PC" looks like. 

 

Maybe the Fractal Core series?

[Dedayog]

13 minutes ago, Theguywhobea said:

I'm on the hunt for a kind of strange case by today's standard. I really like cases that look as close to like, a generic office PC as possible while still having decent internal mounting options.

 

My specific requirements:

Fits ATX motherboard

Has an optical drive bay

Can fit a 240mm radiator (preferably in the top)

 

Absolutely no side windows, RGB, tempered glass. Closest thing I have found so far would maybe be an Antec P10 Flux, but I'm not a huge fan of the bare slab front.

So you want something like this that has airflow, room and air for a radiator?

 

 

[Theguywhobea]

Just now, Dedayog said:

So you want something like this that has airflow, room and air for a radiator?

 

 

Yeah I think you are on the right track. 

 

This would almost be perfect if it just had a perforated top panel

[Middcore]

1 minute ago, Theguywhobea said:

Yeah I think you are on the right track. 

 

This would almost be perfect if it just had a perforated top panel

 

That thing has floppy drive bays. We need to distinguish between modern office PC's and office PC's from 20 years ago. 

[Theguywhobea]

Just now, Middcore said:

 

That thing has floppy drive bays. We need to distinguish between modern office PC's and office PC's from 20 years ago. 

Oh right, I just turned 30 so I am a boomer now. So I guess when I imagine a generic office PC I'm thinking of something pretty old. 

[Bad5ector]

I personally like the Fractal Design Define 5/7 for basic looking computer with no flash. But really good expandability. However, it might look a little too modern if you're going for a sleeper build. 

[Dedayog]

1 minute ago, Bad5ector said:

I personally like the Fractal Design Define 5/7 for basic looking computer with no flash. But really good expandability. However, it might look a little too modern if you're going for a sleeper build. 

Define R6 as well, has the CD slot, closed front, solid side panel, and mesh top (or closed, with cover).

[Theguywhobea]

1 minute ago, Dedayog said:

Define R6 as well, has the CD slot, closed front, solid side panel, and mesh top (or closed, with cover).

Yeah I have been looking at that case. Not a massive fan of front panel doors, but realistically this seems like it might be the only case you can buy new that is checking all my boxes.

[Bad5ector]

4 minutes ago, Theguywhobea said:

Not a massive fan of front panel doors

At least with the 7XL you can actually remove it to expose the 5.25" bays and the fan filters. I can remember if the same goes for the smaller ones:

 

 

Disregard the glass panel, was just the first google image I found showing the front of the case with the door open.

[TVwazhere]

20 minutes ago, Theguywhobea said:

Oh right, I just turned 30 so I am a boomer now. 

Same!

 

Fractal's pop Silent cases have the ODD bays at the bottom

 

 

Obviously the silent series is going to be more restricted on airflow than the Air variant, But I think Fractal is one of the only manufacturers in the last calendar year still producing new cases with ODD bay areas. 

[TVwazhere]

46 minutes ago, Theguywhobea said:

Closest thing I have found so far would maybe be an Antec P10 Flux, but I'm not a huge fan of the bare slab front.

Just now, TVwazhere said:

Ah shit I cant read

[tdkid]

On 9/18/2023 at 4:04 PM, Theguywhobea said:

I'm on the hunt for a kind of strange case by today's standard. I really like cases that look as close to like, a generic office PC as possible while still having decent internal mounting options.

 

My specific requirements:

Fits ATX motherboard

Has an optical drive bay

Can fit a 240mm radiator (preferably in the top)

 

Absolutely no side windows, RGB, tempered glass. Closest thing I have found so far would maybe be an Antec P10 Flux, but I'm not a huge fan of the bare slab front.

have a budget for this?

 

a case that supports a 240mm rad on top with a 5.25" drive bay is going to kind of be a rare find with your other wants like solid side panel and good airflow. 

 

4 options for this case so dont just look at the panel. Phanteks Innovative Computer Hardware Design

[thrasher_565]

Rosewill Rise Glow if you can find it is kinda retro.

Phanteks  Enthoo Pro is another one has one with no window.

SilverStone Technology FARA 51

Thermaltake V100A poor front cooling

Cooler Master N400 posably a 240 aio on the side?

Cooler Master Elite 500 maybe...

GAMEMAX Titan Silent Black Steel ATX Full Tower

Sama Jazovo-BK Black

Edited September 21, 2023 by thrasher_565