BitFenix Ghost

[Makol]

I was thinking of getting a BitFenix Ghost since they're currently on sale everywhere apparently. Anyone here recommend it? If not are there and better alternatives in the same price range?

[mgsstar]

It is a good case but it feels very plasticky but I would go for a Bitfenix Shinobi Window or the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer because I am a big fan of window cases. I don't like the ghost because the motherboard standoffs are built into the case. But with electric tape covering the standoff, you probably will be safe from the motherboard conducting with the case.

[NannerBeans]

I've never seen a BitFenix Ghost personally but from what I've heard, they are decent cases. Good alternative would be the Fractal Design Define R4 and the Shinobi Window mgsstar mentioned.

[Makol]

Well, the Ghost is $80 at NCIX at the moment and I can't really find anything better when it comes to a silent case in that price range.

I won't be ordering it until tomorrow night so if anyone finds something better that'd be great.

I don't like the Shinobi becuase of how the way the drives have to be mount and the windowed version has that ugly fan grill. And the Enforcer is basically a HAF 912 which I have owned already and wouldn't buy again.

[EChondo]

I personally own a Bitfenix Ghost and I absolutely love it, except for the side panels. They aren't cheap, but they are not sturdy whatsoever, which sucks because I don't have a modular PSU and it's hard to put the back side panel on after doing some rewiring. Also there are very few tie down points. Other than that I absolutely love the case. The actual inside of the case is all metal, but the outside is mostly plastic except for the side panels. I use the hotswap bay from time to time and it works phenomenally. The upper part of the case is perfect if you have a H100(I don't, but there is A LOT of room for one up top).

Other than that, very good overall case, the dust filters work amazingly, but the only other complaint is that the upper top casing that you can take on and off blocks a bit of airflow...so I use it for passive airflow for the time being.

[Makol]

I'm highly considering getting the Ghost after watching more overviews and reviews of the case. My PSU isn't modular but I can get creative with wire management to make it work, plus I have some BitFenix cables to use if needed.

I may take advantage of PayPal's BillMeLater offer (purchases of $100 don't need to paid off for 6 months, which I can pay off 3 months easy) and get the Ghost along with a Corsair H40 with two Blue LED Spectre fans for $168 before shipping.

I'll be retiring my HAF X and V6GT to my other case with a loud as hell NZXT Lexa S and 212+ cooler.

[Makol]

The deed has been done.

Should be arriving some time next week.