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Lightweight ATX case?

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I transport my computer a lot (and post here a lot) and want a case that fits a full ATX motherboard and has plenty of fan intakes. The most I will spend is 120,the price of a 450D, but I want something a little cheaper but still retaining build quality and features.

Weight must be lighter than 15 pounds, or under 20 with a very good handle.

No, I will not downsize, unless you can find an unlocked motherboard and itx case with very good airflow for under 130 or so. Which is nearly impossible.

The Grey Squirrel

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Almost all of Lian Li's cases are aluminium, so they'll be super-lightweight. A bit on the expensive side though.

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I transport my computer a lot (and post here a lot) and want a case that fits a full ATX motherboard and has plenty of fan intakes. The most I will spend is 120,the price of a 450D, but I want something a little cheaper but still retaining build quality and features.

Weight must be lighter than 15 pounds, or under 20 with a very good handle.

No, I will not downsize, unless you can find an unlocked motherboard and itx case with very good airflow for under 130 or so. Which is nearly impossible.

Okay, so a cheap, light, sturdy ATX case with a handle.... Basically you want a perfect case for less than $120...

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Okay, so a cheap, light, sturdy ATX case with a handle.... Basically you want a perfect case for less than $120...

Well, they must make them somewhere.

The Grey Squirrel

CPU: i7-6700k @ 4.8GHz - CPU Cooler: Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3 - Motherboard: ASUS Z170-E - GPU:  ASUS GTX 1060 DUAL

Case: Inwin 303 - RAM: 4x8GB Corsair LPX - Storage: 2x Samsung 850 EVO 500GB - PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired / Bungee - Keyboard: Corsair Strafe Cherry MX Red - Headphone: Sony MDR- 1R

Microphone:  Blue Yeti - Webcam: Logitech C920 - Monitors: 3x Dell S2415H 

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http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17447/cst-1333/Lian_Li_PC-A55B_Aluminum_Mid_Tower_Case_-_Black.html?tl=g1c705s2273#blank + https://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-alphacool-ek-bitspower-hardwarelabs-heatkiller-liquid-cooling/dual-140-2x140-280-mnpctech-billet-aluminum-radiator-grills.html   + https://mnpctech.com/pc-case-lan-party-gaming-carry-top-server-tower-handles/recessed-pc-computer-handles-case-rack-speaker-audio-equipment-road-sound-dj/recessed-handles.html

 

 

3.87KG case with handles and four fans. Use the PSU/Top fan as an exhaust. Could probably chuck some 80/60mm in the rear too.

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