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Spewky
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Hi,

 

Recently I've been planning to use the Phanteks Enthoo Pro for my first build which I'm hoping to build soon but I've come across a few issues with the case. I'm really liking the case but apparently the window is terrible gets scratched very easily (though you can ask Phanteks for a new one). But I'm not really wanting a case that costs 100 USD and has a terrible window when I'm probably paying a bit more for that window. I've taken a look at other cases like the H440 and it looks great, but some reviews say it's not good for airflow and is very good for silence (and it looks awesome).

 

So, I'm looking for...

  • a full tower case
  • budget: around 100 USD, give or take 10 USD (no more than that)
  • good quality (no easily scratched panels or windows)
  • decent IO
  • looks good
  • performance! It must be good, and must have good airflow

 

If you have any case suggestions, please say so. I'm really looking for a good case that will be good for my build.

 

Speaking of my build... here it is:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WT4QBm

 

Please make sure it's all compatible if you can.

 

Thanks,

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Hi,

 

Recently I've been planning to use the Phanteks Enthoo Pro for my first build which I'm hoping to build soon but I've come across a few issues with the case. I'm really liking the case but apparently the window is terrible gets scratched very easily (though you can ask Phanteks for a new one). But I'm not really wanting a case that costs 100 USD and has a terrible window when I'm probably paying a bit more for that window. I've taken a look at other cases like the H440 and it looks great, but some reviews say it's not good for airflow and is very good for silence (and it looks awesome).

 

So, I'm looking for...

  • a full tower case
  • budget: around 100 USD, give or take 10 USD (no more than that)
  • good quality (no easily scratched panels or windows)
  • decent IO
  • looks good
  • performance! It must be good, and must have good airflow

 

If you have any case suggestions, please say so. I'm really looking for a good case that will be good for my build.

 

Speaking of my build... here it is:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WT4QBm

 

Please make sure it's all compatible if you can.

 

Thanks,

Phanteks etho, the case that you have is very good

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Hi,

 

 

It's not as if you're going to scratch the case. It sits under/on your desk...

 
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Silent Base 800 from Be Quiet!

 

 

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=100273&vpn=BG001&manufacture=be%20quiet%21

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It looks great! But, also, scratches...

 

 

It's not as if you're going to scratch the case. It sits under/on your desk...

You can scratch the window though. There are images of it and even Linus managed to scratch his.

 

 

no is a great handmade case the support is great the window is great and is all aluminum

The window is not great... 

 

Thanks anyway, but I really need good ideas for a really good case.

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It looks great! But, also, scratches...

 

 

You can scratch the window though. There are images of it and even Linus managed to scratch his.

 

 

The window is not great... 

 

Thanks anyway, but I really need good ideas for a really good case.

 

i dont have any other recommendations sorry :(

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It looks great! But, also, scratches...

 

 

You can scratch the window though. There are images of it and even Linus managed to scratch his.

 

 

The window is not great... 

 

Thanks anyway, but I really need good ideas for a really good case.

A window is a window, but if your determined, then perhaps:

 

Define R4: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r4-black-pearl 

 

Define R5: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black

 
CPU: Intel I5-4690k (stock) Motherboard: Asus B85 Pro gamer RAM: 2x4 - GB Avexir kit (xmp is not enabled) GPU: XFX R9 280X DD Case: Coolermaster Storm Enforcer Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, Seagate Barracuda 1TB, WD 250GB PSU: Thermaltake Smartpower 750w Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM Cooling: 200mm front intake, 200mm top exhaust, 200mm rear exhaust Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core Sound: Kingston HyperX Clouds and Logitech Speakers Operating System: Windows 10 64bit

 

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no is a great handmade case the support is great the window is great and is all aluminum

???

Enthoo pro is not handmade, or containing any aluminum...

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Pretty much all cases with acrylic panels will scratch rather easily. Cases with glass panels that are scratch resistant will cost much more than $100 to produce. Just be extra careful with the panel with the window and shop for the case with the features most important to you.

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