4 cases I may get - poll

[FalzarPMU]

hi how are ya

Picking a case to get but I'm stumped out of these 4 to get. ;-;

[nsyedhasan]

Arc Midi R2?

[RubyRoks]

Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout

[LionsGoMoo]

What's your budget? What size do you prefer? What color scheme are you planning to go with (or none?)

[Guest Kloaked]

Phanteks Enthoo Pro, and their upcoming XL and Evolv cases are great choices.

[Hidden Orange]

Jaysus! Post pictures of them, it'll make it easier for everyone, especially if some of us don't know or remember what they look like.

 

CM Stormtrooper - wished it came in white, nahmean?

 

Corsair 450D.

 

NZXT H440.

NZXT Phantom 530. No, it does not come with all the parts shown in the image. If it did, then we all know who the winner is.

[Enderman]

Don't get NZXT cases. They are made out of cheap plastic, does not feel worth the price you pay.

[Str_Mape]

Jaysus! Post pictures of them, it'll make it easier for everyone, especially if some of us don't know or remember what they look like.

 

CM Stormtrooper - wished it came in white, nahmean?

 

It pretty much does come in white.

Cm Storm Stryker.

[Hidden Orange]

It pretty much does come in white.

Cm Storm Stryker.

That is totally asinine. Really? Oh, yeah, let's name the black case "Stormtrooper" and the white case "Stryker". It won't confuse people who when they see "Stormtrooper" they think of Star Wars because of how popular the franchise is. Nope. Nope, not one bit.

[2chriswy]

Don't get NZXT cases. They are made out of cheap plastic, does not feel worth the price you pay.

 

h440's build quality is great 

[daemonowner]

Don't get NZXT cases. They are made out of cheap plastic, does not feel worth the price you pay.

Except that the H440 is mostly steel.

 

Also. Enthoo Pro vote #2.

[Enderman]

h440's build quality is great 

Well the 530 definitely isnt. The NZXT cases also have the problem of colour fading over time so that the plastic end up looking different from the metal. IDK if this is an issue still with the H440, only time will tell.

[Bansh33]

I would go with the h440 personally I love how clean it is. But second would be the stormtrooper

[2chriswy]

Well the 530 definitely isnt. The NZXT cases also have the problem of colour fading over time so that the plastic end up looking different from the metal. IDK if this is an issue still with the H440, only time will tell.

well the front and the top panels are painted metel so this shouldent be a problem. the black plastic shouldent fade much you would hope

[FalzarPMU]

What's your budget? What size do you prefer? What color scheme are you planning to go with (or none?)

1. around 100

2. full tower since I don't have room on my desk, mid works too

3. red/black or black with window

[EyePlayGames]

i think some of the cases listed are more focused on looking cool and i dont really like the features i personally like something solid in a build with a large window and very robust if i had to choose on it would be the h440 if not it probably be from fractal design or a corsair 750d

[FalzarPMU]

So right now I've nailed it down to the storm trooper, h440 and 450d.

[LionsGoMoo]

So right now I've nailed it down to the storm trooper, h440 and 450d.

I love the Storm Trooper. Since you're going with a full tower and a red/black scheme, it's perfect.

The NZXT H440 Red/Black is also perfect too, but in my opinion, it looks kind of plain. Clean, yes, but it needs more curves.

 

As for price, choose which ever one fits you better. The CM Storm Trooper will cost more, and both would be pretty good.

I was planning to get the CM Storm Trooper with a MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming /w 4670K and MSI GTX 760, which were the red/black color scheme but I ended up with a blue scheme and slightly better CPU and GPU.

 

Don't get the 450D because Corsair crapped out on it. (Just don't get it, you will regret it.)

[Bansh33]

Don't get the 450D because Corsair crapped out on it. (Just don't get it, you will regret it.)

What do u mean they "crapped out on it"?

[airdeano]

the H440 and 450D have the same "support" handling in water cooling.

the H440 edges out a bit with trip front fans, but kills it with minimal venting

to allow for best intake air. thats where the 450D is best. both being mid-size

cases with similar pricing (depending on location) it'll come down to needing

optical support, storage support, and color.

 

the CM trooper/stryker is a large expensive case and if needing a mobile

3.5" HDD support hold everything case, here it is. if looking for water cooling

support, it basically has the same as the others with some modifications in

store for you.

 

the decision is mainly yours, as you have to look at it for a couple of years or

till something better comes along.

[LionsGoMoo]

What do u mean they "crapped out on it"?

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/165196-corsair-obsidian-450d-review/

[Bansh33]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/165196-corsair-obsidian-450d-review/

Thanks for clarification

[FalzarPMU]

alright, so then there were 2

cm storm trooper vs h440

for the stormtrooper I haven't seen huge amounts of people dissapointed in it

h440 satisfied a lot of people but there's also some people who have cons for it

[Quantum]

I'd go with the h440 personally

[airdeano]

mmm, i'd look at more reviews as there are a couple of points i didn't run into at all.

the 450D does support the H105, but that'd depend on the motherboard mainly.

H100/i doesn't need push/pull

it does support a 360x 30mm radiator if not using the ODD bays.

even TTL mentioned how to mount the H105 in a X79 big 'sink board and have

room.

at 14:00 the roof talk starts.

but the overall sturdiness is not Obsidian of late. filtering from the 750D to the

350D the chassis does seem overly weak as the chassis side panels do not

help load the chassis. because it has aluminum appointments on the front is

now is an Obsidian premium case? no comment.

@FalzarPMU

have you looked/seen the phanteks enthoo pro case, yet?

dimension: 235mm x 535mm x 550mm (W x H x D)