Are used Cases Worth it?

[Scitesh]

Hey guyz As some of You might know i am trying to build a system using second hand parts (all except GPU)

Are Used cases Good ?

I got a case with the mobo CPU Ram combo (its a cheap antec X1 case)

So which one on this should i buy 

1)NZXT phantom :             Asking INR 3500 :https://www.olx.in/item/nzxt-phantom-full-tower-black-atx-pc-cabinet-ID14Ttin.html#37523850c1

2)Cooler master HAF 932: Asking INR 5250: https://www.olx.in/item/cooler-master-haf-932-full-atx-cabinet-ID17sjJZ.html

[Slottr]

I'd go for the phantom. Not sure what the price difference is from a new one..

 

As long as its not super scratched and goofed up I think itll be okay.

[ARikozuM]

When buying a used case, look at the contacts for the I/O such as the power button and USB. Make sure nothing in the case is bent or twisted. The side panels should be flush when attached and flat when laid on the ground.  None of the standoff locations should be stripped. Personally I like the HAF more thanks to the 5.25" bays.

[Scitesh]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

When buying a used case, look at the contacts for the I/O such as the power button and USB. Make sure nothing in the case is bent or twisted. The side panels should be flush when attached and flat when laid on the ground.  None of the standoff locations should be stripped. Personally I like the HAF more thanks to the 5.25" bays.

Can you look at the pics in the given link I am kind of a noob

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, Scitesh said:

Can you look at the pics in the given link I am kind of a noob

You'll be buying online? I'd go with the NZXT after seeing some of the grime on the HAF.

[Apollo Refugio]

10 minutes ago, Scitesh said:

Hey guyz As some of You might know i am trying to build a system using second hand parts (all except GPU)

Are Used cases Good ?

I got a case with the mobo CPU Ram combo (its a cheap antec X1 case)

So which one on this should i buy 

1)NZXT phantom :             Asking INR 3500 :https://www.olx.in/item/nzxt-phantom-full-tower-black-atx-pc-cabinet-ID14Ttin.html#37523850c1

2)Cooler master HAF 932: Asking INR 5250: https://www.olx.in/item/cooler-master-haf-932-full-atx-cabinet-ID17sjJZ.html

the phantom. the HAF looks weird now

[Al Hoff]

Most often I find used cases do not come with any of the goodies they arrive with when new- so this might be a turn off to you. (like drive bays or various screws for various thing). As well as a bit dusty, and usually some light scratching and hopefully no serious dilemmas. However that is a pretty good definition of used- so if you're looking there you probably know what you are getting yourself into. With all that said if you can locate a case you like in your area cheaper than you can find it used online then go ham! Just be prepared to locate some fasteners or get ready to jurry rig some components lol.