Looking for the perfect case

[ManuKnife]

Alright, I have to say sorry already, I understand this is probably an often asked question however, at this point I'm desperate, do you have any recommendations for a case?

I'm currently rockin' a Corsair Air 540, I like it a lot but the noise isolation is practically non-existent and it doesn't have much watercooling support. Do NOT recommend the Air 740, too gamery.

 

I'm looking for a case to support:

- An ATX mobo, with full ATX PSU;

- Full side-panel window, I'm not picky about tempered glass, plexi or whatever it may be.

- 2 x 360mm rads at minimum, the more radiator, the better;

- Space isn't an issue, so there's no limitation there;

- 2 x 3.5" drives alongside 3 x 2.5" drives (minimum), I don't care for 5.25" drive cages anymore, if it's there, I don't mind. If not, meh;

- Steel chassis with any kind of exterior.

- Preferably some kind of noise isolation whether it be some kind of front facing panel which reduces noise from the front fans, though this isn't a necessity.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Squish4058]

10 minutes ago, ManuKnife said:

Alright, I have to say sorry already, I understand this is probably an often asked question however, at this point I'm desperate, do you have any recommendations for a case?

I'm currently rockin' a Corsair Air 540, I like it a lot but the noise isolation is practically non-existent and it doesn't have much watercooling support. Do NOT recommend the Air 740, too gamery.

 

I'm looking for a case to support:

- An ATX mobo, with full ATX PSU;

- Full side-panel window, I'm not picky about tempered glass, plexi or whatever it may be.

- 2 x 360mm rads at minimum, the more radiator, the better;

- Space isn't an issue, so there's no limitation there;

- 2 x 3.5" drives alongside 3 x 2.5" drives (minimum), I don't care for 5.25" drive cages anymore, if it's there, I don't mind. If not, meh;

- Steel chassis with any kind of exterior.

- Preferably some kind of noise isolation whether it be some kind of front facing panel which reduces noise from the front fans, though this isn't a necessity.

 

Thanks in advance.

Price range?
and you are sure you dont mind what size/space it is?

[ManuKnife]

4 minutes ago, kris2340k said:

Price range?
and you are sure you dont mind what size/space it is?

No price range, just try to keep it under £300

I'm certain I don't mind the size.

[Energycore]

How's this?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cMR48d/phanteks-case-phes813pbl

[ManuKnife]

Just now, Energycore said:

How's this?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cMR48d/phanteks-case-phes813pbl

Heh, I've been looking at that case for the last few days. It's definately in my top choices right now, any other recommendations?

[Energycore]

Just now, ManuKnife said:

Heh, I've been looking at that case for the last few days. It's definately in my top choices right now, any other recommendations?

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/W298TW/phanteks-case-phes515eag

 

Phanteks takes the crown for best cases honestly

[ManuKnife]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/W298TW/phanteks-case-phes515eag

 

Phanteks takes the crown for best cases honestly

Thanks for the recommendations, seems as though you've confirmed the fact that the perfect case is non-existent.

Enthoo Primo = Looks too empty even when completely filled and some modding would be required to change the LED colours

Enthoo EVOLV = Too small, (maximum of a 240mm and 360mm) under practical circumstances.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, ManuKnife said:

Thanks for the recommendations, seems as though you've confirmed the fact that the perfect case is non-existent.

Enthoo Primo = Looks too empty even when completely filled and some modding would be required to change the LED colours

Enthoo EVOLV = Too small, (maximum of a 240mm and 360mm) under practical circumstances.

Hmm.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/BKW9TW/corsair-case-750d

[ManuKnife]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Hmm.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/BKW9TW/corsair-case-750d

Hmm indeed.

 

Seems like a reasonable choice, putting it up there with the Enthoo Primo. Anything else? Or are you stumped?

[Energycore]

4 minutes ago, ManuKnife said:

Hmm indeed.

 

Seems like a reasonable choice, putting it up there with the Enthoo Primo. Anything else? Or are you stumped?

Yeah I think those are all the ones I can recommend. Actually, take a look at this

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-cases,4183.html

 

Worth looking at are the Rosewill Nighthawk and the Corsair 600C

[ManuKnife]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Yeah I think those are all the ones I can recommend. Actually, take a look at this

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-cases,4183.html

 

Worth looking at are the Rosewill Nighthawk and the Corsair 600C

Alright, well, thanks for all the help, I'll probably end up purchasing the Enthoo Primo as originally forethought and mod it... Severely, or wait for the next watercooling enthusiast case to be released. Not perfect, but damn close.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, ManuKnife said:

Alright, well, thanks for all the help, I'll probably end up purchasing the Enthoo Primo as originally forethought and mod it... Severely, or wait for the next watercooling enthusiast case to be released. Not perfect, but damn close.

Modding is aways the answer

[Thinkfreely]

29 minutes ago, ManuKnife said:

Alright, I have to say sorry already, I understand this is probably an often asked question however, at this point I'm desperate, do you have any recommendations for a case?

I'm currently rockin' a Corsair Air 540, I like it a lot but the noise isolation is practically non-existent and it doesn't have much watercooling support. Do NOT recommend the Air 740, too gamery.

 

I'm looking for a case to support:

- An ATX mobo, with full ATX PSU;

- Full side-panel window, I'm not picky about tempered glass, plexi or whatever it may be.

- 2 x 360mm rads at minimum, the more radiator, the better;

- Space isn't an issue, so there's no limitation there;

- 2 x 3.5" drives alongside 3 x 2.5" drives (minimum), I don't care for 5.25" drive cages anymore, if it's there, I don't mind. If not, meh;

- Steel chassis with any kind of exterior.

- Preferably some kind of noise isolation whether it be some kind of front facing panel which reduces noise from the front fans, though this isn't a necessity.

 

Thanks in advance.

I would go with any of these three cases if you want a side display. All are way under your budget.

 

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811854039

 

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811139072

 

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811146215

[mahaqmi]

Im looking for a case that's big too. Im upgrading to zotac amp extreme gtx1080 sli from a gtx560. My friend recommend me to get the fractal r5 but right now im still not sure which casing I should get as the zotac card is pretty huge by itself, let alone sli

[carsonwen]

Im surprised no one has mentioned the Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900.

 

Tempered glass

Aluminum brushed exterior finish

Full ATX/EATX support

Dual 420mm Radiator support

Designed completely with noise reduction in mind

Sound dampening throughout

[Curufinwe_wins]

7 hours ago, ManuKnife said:

Hmm indeed.

 

Seems like a reasonable choice, putting it up there with the Enthoo Primo. Anything else? Or are you stumped?

Mastercase Pro 5. Fractal Design Define S (it already has a huge window and by far the best silent cooling performance of ANY case on the market.)

 

6 hours ago, mahaqmi said:

Im looking for a case that's big too. Im upgrading to zotac amp extreme gtx1080 sli from a gtx560. My friend recommend me to get the fractal r5 but right now im still not sure which casing I should get as the zotac card is pretty huge by itself, let alone sli

I'm running dual 980tis custom water-cooled in the Define S. It's a dream. And 1080s consume a lot less than the 980tis do.

[Squish4058]

Uhhh ignore this comment, I somehow managed to hit double quote and it took me to another thread D:

 

[Nexro]

If you're willing to spend the money, Get the Lian Li PC-08

[belfouf]

NZXT S340 Source or Elite (glass tempered panel)