Looking to replace my case

[NLD1st]

He guys,

 

So I am looking for a new case. When i build this system I went for a kind of cheap corsair carbide r200. Now I would like to upgrade and was hoping you guys could give some suggestions. 

Preferably I would like a case that is smaller but can still hold a atx motherboard I realise that might be not really around so that's why I am asking here.

The minimal demands I have for the case are minimal one 3,5 inch bay more not needed, at least one 2,5 inch bay preferred two for potential expansion.

The rest of the rig has a gtx 770 that is 260 mm long and the cpu fan is a coolermaster evo 212 which is 160 mm high. So these still need to fit.

I don't have a cd reader not planning on getting one either. 

Not planning on doing anything fancy with the system like water cooling or such

 

I think i mentioned everything if not please ask

 

Thanks for the help

 

[NinjaJc01]

The Corsair Air 540 is a different shape, so it may be more convenient.

[xgn]

The smallest i could find which fit you're criterias is sharkoon t28. Else if you want one which is almost the same size. But with good reviews. Fractal define r5.

[vladonizer]

The corsair 400c/400q would seem to fit your needs, and is close to the size of a s340

[NLD1st]

51 minutes ago, NinjaJc01 said:

The Corsair Air 540 is a different shape, so it may be more convenient.

That one looks quite promising. I like its less deep.

I will look more into that one thank you

[NinjaJc01]

Just now, NLD1st said:

That one looks quite promising. I like its less deep.

I will look more into that one thank you

I quite like cube cases, I have the Thermaltake Core V21, which fits on my desk and is much shorter (In height and depth) than a full ATX case, which is perfect for me.

[NLD1st]

the idea of a cube didn't even come up with me till you posted it so I'm definitely going to look into those.

Perhaps i going to regret taking a atx motherboard a bit :\

 

though the size of the s340 vladonizer mentioned seems quite nice little bit beter price tag as well 

[vladonizer]

16 minutes ago, NLD1st said:

That one looks quite promising. I like its less deep.

I will look more into that one thank you

I am going to use the 400c for my build next month. It can hold a lot actually for its size

12 minutes ago, NLD1st said:

the idea of a cube didn't even come up with me till you posted it so I'm definitely going to look into those.

Perhaps i going to regret taking a atx motherboard a bit :\

 

though the size of the s340 vladonizer mentioned seems quite nice little bit beter price tag as well 

IMO I don't like ATX cube cases. I have the air 540 and regret it. Takes up a lot of space, with it being so wide. and is very bulky and annoying to pick up and take anywhere. This is my opinion, so don't take just my word for it because some people love them, it's just not what I like.

 

Also Review

 

[xgn]

If you like cube cases you might like this one.
This is Cooltek Jonsbo w2. Im going to build my next pc in this case.

Since its cube its bigger than it looks but its a cute design. I already have a quite big tower for a medium so don't mind.

Its a little lower and just a little wide wider. Than what i already use.

[NLD1st]

On 16-8-2016 at 8:44 PM, xgn said:

If you like cube cases you might like this one.
This is Cooltek Jonsbo w2. Im going to build my next pc in this case.

Since its cube its bigger than it looks but its a cute design. I already have a quite big tower for a medium so don't mind.

Its a little lower and just a little wide wider. Than what i already use.

 

 

how is the airflow in the W2 ?

are you by the way taking black or silver? its looks nice 

[xgn]

53 minutes ago, NLD1st said:

 

how is the airflow in the W2 ?

are you by the way taking black or silver? its looks nice 

Im using the black one. Because anything goes with black. I guess you could make a nice build if you vent full white on the silver version.

The dual chamber on the case do helps for airflow. The less obstacles the better airflow usually.

I hope the fan filter on rear fan wont make a lot of noise. Because i tried some metall fanfilter on my current build. The noise were unberable i replaced them with demciflex.

But this case is made in germany so i trust the quality else i can do some modding.

[NLD1st]

well I guess i will get some cardboard and have a look how big it would be on my desk.

if it doesnt feel to big I think i will just get it.

[NLD1st]

This will be the first time I build in a case with an existing build, just swapping cases. 

Can I just swap everything no worries? If I don't break anything it should just carry on like the case didn't change right ?

[vladonizer]

5 hours ago, NLD1st said:

This will be the first time I build in a case with an existing build, just swapping cases. 

Can I just swap everything no worries? If I don't break anything it should just carry on like the case didn't change right ?

Yes, I've done it