How do you pick your case?

[mgsstar]

Case that has a window and has the biggest bang for the buck.

[Zeebbee]

I go after something that I've named "The F-Ball";

Features. It needs the right amount of 5.25" bays, 3.5/2.5" bays, cable management shizz wazz..

Branding. One does not simply buy something that is of an unknown brand. Self-explanatory.

Airflow. You don't want your components to get hot.

Loudness. You don't want your computer to be loud.

Looks. You don't want an ugly computer case.

That's basically it.

[Jakus]

-Looks

-Features

-Amount of space it takes up

-Price

-Ideal use (i.e. is this case better for water or air)

[Cobiee]

Looks

Ideal for the cooling config im going for

Price

Space

Cable Management

Window to show off your gear

[Evgesha9400]

Form factor

Looks

Brand

Material

Reviews

[Xploda]

Personally i don't really care about the looks.

The performance in terms of airflow, room for expansion and build quality are the most important factors for me.

I don't really mind a loud computer either, that's what headsets are for ;)

[Nugget]

Look/Paint Finish

Cable Management

Airflow

Modability

Unique Features

Price

[madcow]

Form factor

Features

Build quality

Materials

Cooling capacity

Appearance

I don't care about price assuming it isn't ridiculous. I would reuse a good case for many generations of builds.

[Bowen]

Depends on which motherboard im using, that of course depends on which CPU im using. Its all a knock on effect but in the end for me: it comes down to motherboard form factor and personal preferences for cable management, if it functions properly then its good, if it looks good then thats a bonus. Loose grommets, too many rivets and a side panel that is tricky to get back on are always annoyances for me.

Im toying with the idea of getting a proper silverstone case, that or a testbench to work on haha. Either one would be good

[gasho]

- looks (I dont like those robot looking, many kilos of plastic cases)

- nice clean look outside and inside

- black color inside and outside

- good ventilation

- dust filters

- price

- HDD bays that mount from the side, not from the rear (motherboard side). I just like it better for cable management.

- space for fans on the top

- PSU on the bottom

- accessories