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Probably would have said the SMA8 from caselabs for a long time but after seeing the Phanteks Elite (tempered glass goodness) I've changed my mind.  Wish they would allow a 560 at the bottom instead of the front....   

 

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Hi,

 

I am looking for a new case for an ATX system that I will be building shortly. I can not really decide on one just yet, but maybe the LTT forum could help. What is your favorite case that you own/have seen and why is it your favorite?

 

Edit: So, from what I can see from the suggestions at the time, most of them are matx or m-itx, I am building an ATX system, with the ASUS Strix Z270-E. Just for clarification.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Enthoo Evolv ATX TG. Also lusted after the Corsair Air 540 and 570X. 

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Let's see.

 

ATX

Corsair x460/x570

Hella rgb cases with great included fans and gorgeous tempered glass 

 

mATX

Inwin 301.

Tempered glass and an awesome aesthetic for 70 USD, usually running as low as 50.  What's not to love?

 

m-ITX

N-case M1 

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In terms of looks, I love the Inwin 909 is one of my favourites, though it's not the best or easiest case to actually build in. 

 

In terms of what you can do with it, the CaseLabs SMA8 is probably my favourite without being absurdly big like the TX10. 

 

In terms of more affordable and still somewhat practical cases, I quite like the Corsair 600C as the inverted ATX layout is still pretty uncommon and offers something different 

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I have an NZXT s340. I like it because while it can hold everything you need, it is still a smaller case. I actually even got an extended atx (eatx) board to fit in it. For normal boards though it is great and gives you room for what you might need, as well as a handy cable management system

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Corsair 380T

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8 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

Corsair 380T

Sadly they stopped making it

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I do support the 'to each their own' thing.. so keep that in mind..

 

MOTHER OF GOD THAT CASE IS HIDIOUS xD

 

I can see how it would be appealing to some though.

 

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3 minutes ago, jeffmeyer5295 said:

I do support the 'to each their own' thing.. so keep that in mind..

 

MOTHER OF GOD THAT CASE IS HIDIOUS xD

 

I can see how it would be appealing to some though.

I think it was the coolest shit ever tbh (It comes in black and white in case you just hate it for the color)

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1 minute ago, TVwazhere said:

I think it was the coolest shit ever tbh (It comes in black and white in case you just hate it for the color

 

I think it was a combination of the color, and I have always hated that metal screen stuff that was floating around on all the gaming cases for awhile.. idk why though. The black and white do it much more justice though.

 

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I think it was a combination of the color, and I have always hated that metal screen stuff that was floating around on all the gaming cases for awhile.. idk why though. The black and white do it much more justice though.

Since 2015 though I've taken a fancy to TG as everyone else has. S340, P400, Enthoo Pro M, 460X, DB Pro 900

 

Some cases like the Define S and C are fantastic too even if they dont have TG

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1 minute ago, TVwazhere said:

Since 2015 though I've taken a fancy to TG as everyone else has. S340, P400, Enthoo Pro M, 460X, DB Pro 900

 

Some cases like the Define S and C are fantastic too even if they dont have TG

I am absolutely obsessed with TG, I am currently in the process of modding my fractal R4 to have a full TG side and a power supply shroud, moving all the drives under the shroud as well. Gonna be kickass when its done.

 

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I'm firmly in the Phanteks camp, really like building in them. But regardless of my Enthoo Pro ATX, if I had to pick one now I'd say this:

 

Enthoo Pro M TG - Very good airflow, drive cages concealed under PSU shroud, sliding top radiator tray, plenty of room for radiators.

Enthoo Evolv TG - Same as above, but poor airflow

Fractal Define C - Price, okay airflow, offset top radiator mount, room for extras

 

Just a disclaimer, I'd only really go for Phanteks cases with TG panels, as even though I love them, and some of their peripherals (like fans), their acrylic panels don't do too good. You really have to baby them.

 

As a bonus, I'd only really pick the Enthoo Pro ATX for just outright space for everything. Room for 360 radiators (or 420 as the manual states) up top, 240/280 up front, 2x 3 HDD Drive Cages, additional room in the back for 2.5" drives, 3x 5.25" bays and an insane amount of fan slots. Even comes with a pump/reservoir mounting bracket. Again, it's just a brute force choice.

 

 

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Bought a Fractal Define C TG and its absolutely gorgeous.

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