a good case to show off the "bling"?

[Californication]

Hello,

 

I'm currently using the H440 by NZXT which I love, I have it for about 2 years now but I want something more elegant, more.... sharp...

I'm not a huge fan of RGB and led strips and I just want a simple yet stunning case to show off the internals. so a window is a must of course.

I've been thinking about the Phanteks EVOLV which looks great and so is the BeQuite Dark Base 900. 

do you guys have any other recommendations for sharp looking cases? up to 250'ish USD

.also, Ill be mounting a dual 140mm radiator, so take that into the equation

[MoonlightSylv]

The Phanteks EVOLV TG (tempered glass) looks amazing.

[Californication]

Just now, ShadowTechXTS said:

The Phanteks EVOLV TG (tempered glass) looks amazing.

Yeah, I know. currently my options are either that or the Dark Base 900 from Be Quiet

[MoonlightSylv]

Just now, Californication said:

Yeah, I know. currently my options are either that or the Dark Base 900 from Be Quiet

I would go for the Phanteks, looks better imo

[AMICLG]

Just now, ShadowTechXTS said:

The Phanteks EVOLV TG (tempered glass) looks amazing.

Ninja'd. 

 

 

The Phanteks Evolv is super nice. It's one of the best cases I've had the pleasure of owning.

 

[Californication]

Just now, AdamIsaacLang said:

Ninja'd. 

 

 

The Phanteks Evolv is super nice. It's one of the best cases I've had the pleasure of owning.

 

one thing that is missing in the two (Evolv and Dark Base) is the hidden PSU for cable management that I have on the H440

[AMICLG]

4 minutes ago, Californication said:

one thing that is missing in the two (Evolv and Dark Base) is the hidden PSU for cable management that I have on the H440

If you have a larger PSU like I do then it extends just past the opening so you don't see cables but rather just the PSU itself. 

 

Though you do have to remove the HDD cage in the bottom with larger PSUs to make room for the modular cables. So be aware of that.

[MegaDave91]

Air 540 

[Californication]

1 minute ago, AdamIsaacLang said:

If you have a larger PSU like I do then it extends just past the opening so you don't see cables but rather just the PSU itself. 

 

Though you do have to remove the HDD cage in the bottom with larger PSUs to make room for the modular cables. So be aware of that.

If ill go with the phanteks i think ill replace my cooler for a 120x3 (360) radiator. know any good one? besides thermaltake's

1 minute ago, MegaDave91 said:

Air 540 

i dont really like the carbide series.

[manikyath]

have you considered the define S?

 

its a bit more of a "serious buisinessman" case on the outside, but the sidepanel window and interior options make it a very nice option for those who want a fancy, but dont like that fancy to turn into a lowrider.

[Californication]

4 minutes ago, manikyath said:

have you considered the define S?

 

its a bit more of a "serious buisinessman" case on the outside, but the sidepanel window and interior options make it a very nice option for those who want a fancy, but dont like that fancy to turn into a lowrider.

I've seen it, its a bit too "simple" for me.

[manikyath]

Just now, Californication said:

I've seen it, its a bit too "simple" for me.

understandable

 

i personally like simplicity, which is what the define series are kind of the example of.

a few months back i noticed something: a define R5 doesnt even have any branding on the outside, you could set the case in front of someone, and without opening it up they could not tell you its a fractal case

[handymanshandle]

Inwin 909 (Silver).

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, wcreek said:

Inwin 909 (Silver).

that is one sexy case

 

that is also very, very expensive.. because inwin?

[RGProductions]

4 minutes ago, manikyath said:

understandable

 

i personally like simplicity, which is what the define series are kind of the example of.

a few months back i noticed something: a define R5 doesnt even have any branding on the outside, you could set the case in front of someone, and without opening it up they could not tell you its a fractal case

huh. same with the define r4

 

[themctipers]

If you really want to show off your rig don't use a case

[Katsunaka]

The best case is the box the motherboard came in.  

 

Blingy with a touch of the "simpler things"

[Duchess]

1 hour ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

The Phanteks EVOLV TG (tempered glass) looks amazing.

I was going to make a post about this but maybe you can just solve it for me.  Whats the difference in the Evolv TG and the Pro M Acrylic that makes the Evolve cost 3 times as much?  They seem similar with just a difference of taste and I like the Pro M style more but I think I must be missing something?

[Californication]

1 hour ago, wcreek said:

Inwin 909 (Silver).

ill pass on that potential debt.