mATX cases

[Vynum]

I'm planning my end of year build on the Z97 chipset I have decided to go for mATX as I don't use the added expansion slots of ATX and above.
But I don't like the limiting 4xSATA3 ports on mITX:/

So I'm looking for suggestions of cases to go with for mATX, I'm rather fussy;P

 

I would prefer a slim 240mm rad support, but this is not top priority:P

(I currently have a corsair H100i, but I'm happy down grading to a single slot rad if the case demands it)
(Also been looking at doing my own custom loop, buuuut one step at a time:P)

 

I like the look of these: http://www.parvumsystems.com/category/cases

(price doesn't matter:P)

 

So please let me know of any cases you like that are mATX(as the biggest supported)



 

[dizmo]

I've always been a fan of the S5 from Caselabs.

[Guest]

Arc Mini R2

[Vynum]

I've always been a fan of the S5 from Caselabs.

Yeah, just checked it out. Looks great, love the massive window, heaps of flexibility:)

[Vynum]

Arc Mini R2

funny thing, I'm actually using the bigger version the 'Arc midi R2'  atm:P

I would feel weird getting the same case again just smaller...but it is a nice case with great build quality...hmmmm, decisions:/

[dizmo]

Yeah, just checked it out. Looks great, love the massive window, heaps of flexibility:)

Yeah, you can also buy the panels separately, so you could have windows on both sides. One small, one large, both large, both small, none, you can expand the top for rads, etc etc.

The case has so many options.

[Guest]

funny thing, I'm actually using the bigger version the 'Arc midi R2'  atm:P

I would feel weird getting the same case again just smaller...but it is a nice case with great build quality...hmmmm, decisions:/

 

Why don't you keep it then?

[Vynum]

Why don't you keep it then?

it takes up a fair amount of room on my desk:(

With a smaller motherboard I can make my pc fit into a better place or it can stay on my desk and be smaller:P

And a LAN a fair bit so I will be moving it.

 

plus whenever a build a new system I tend to migrate case:P

[Paralectic]

Obsidian 350D with a Z97 Gryphon, custom paint the armor and you can fit the H100i in top.

[Vynum]

Yeah, you can also buy the panels separately, so you could have windows on both sides. One small, one large, both large, both small, none, you can expand the top for rads, etc etc.

The case has so many options.

Ha, yeah was just looking at all the options, every freaking case should have that many:P

Have you ever got a case from them before?

[Vynum]

Obsidian 350D with a Z97 Gryphon, custom paint the armor and you can fit the H100i in top.

That case has been on the maybe pile:P

I was looking at going with the Asus Z97 maximum gene VII I tend to over clock a bit and ROG paint scheme is awesome:)

[Paralectic]

That case has been on the maybe pile:P

I was looking at going with the Asus Z97 maximum gene VII I tend to over clock a bit and ROG paint scheme is awesome:)

If you're into Black/Red in a 350D the Gene will be a perfect choice!

The case itself is really nice to build in and I don't have any problems with it except for the fingerprints and the dust in general ( but that's with any case ) I have a small build log topic on here too with the 350D but I'm not a rich guy so I can't just throw money at it every time I'd like.

[Vynum]

If you're into Black/Red in a 350D the Gene will be a perfect choice!

The case itself is really nice to build in and I don't have any problems with it except for the fingerprints and the dust in general ( but that's with any case ) I have a small build log topic on here too with the 350D but I'm not a rich guy so I can't just throw money at it every time I'd like.

Fair enough, the thing that put me off it the most was the top fan mounts...its just a little cover for it or something would have completed the case imo:P

[dizmo]

Ha, yeah was just looking at all the options, every freaking case should have that many:P

Have you ever got a case from them before?

I haven't, but a friend of a friend has one and it's a gorgeous piece of kit.

I've also talked extensively with them about different case options. They're very accommodating.

[Vynum]

I haven't, but a friend of a friend has one and it's a gorgeous piece of kit.

I've also talked extensively with them about different case options. They're very accommodating.

Yeah, sounds good....their reviews are positive too, well thanks for listing them, definatly maybe might get one:)

[79wjd]

Cooler Master N200, one of the smallest mATX cases around.