Need a new case...

[Stingray321]

When I built my PC I had to go with quite a cheap mid-tower case. Later on down the line I've realised that I can't fit things like a 240mm radiator into it (even though it has slots for it there physically isn't enough space). Cable management is such a nightmare that I'm scared to take off the back panel in fear of never putting it back on. 

 

So does anyone have ideas for a case that would be suitable? I've heard the master case maker 5 Pro is pretty good, but I wanted to know if there was anything else first.

 

Thanks!

[phongle123]

7 minutes ago, Stingray321 said:

When I built my PC I had to go with quite a cheap mid-tower case. Later on down the line I've realised that I can't fit things like a 240mm radiator into it (even though it has slots for it there physically isn't enough space). Cable management is such a nightmare that I'm scared to take off the back panel in fear of never putting it back on. 

 

So does anyone have ideas for a case that would be suitable? I've heard the master case maker 5 Pro is pretty good, but I wanted to know if there was anything else first.

 

Thanks!

There are A LOT of cool looking Full Tower Cases out there. But first we need some details. Will you be putting this in a desk opening, on top of a desk, on top of carpet, inside a bookcase? Also what kind of case do you like, color preference, built in fan controller, built in LEDs, plastic/aluminum/steel case material, full/half/temper glass side pane?

[VolkA]

And the most important information, the mother of all information, budgets. Location would be helpful as well.

[Stingray321]

1 hour ago, phongle123 said:

There are A LOT of cool looking Full Tower Cases out there. But first we need some details. Will you be putting this in a desk opening, on top of a desk, on top of carpet, inside a bookcase? Also what kind of case do you like, color preference, built in fan controller, built in LEDs, plastic/aluminum/steel case material, full/half/temper glass side pane?

It will be under my desk on carpet, would prefer black. not too fussed about a fan controller or LEDs as my fans will have those. Don't really mind about material but I would like a side panel (preferably not glass because it's a real fingerprint magnet). As for budget up to about £200.

[Crossbred]

Glass isn't much better than acrylic for fingerprints, so unless you plan to regularly grope your computer glass might be worth it with a microfiber cloth.

Anyway, the mastercase 6 is coming out, h440 is ok, 400c, etc.

More specifics needed.

 

[Howitz]

Go fractal design define s, you should'nt have problems and it's rather cheap, I got mine for 69 $cad

 

It's a simple functionnal case with plenty of room for everything, it's aimed at people doing watercooling so tge interior is not compartmented and it's a wide case

 

Mine had two full side panels with noise dampening material.

[TVwazhere]

1 minute ago, Howitz said:

Go fractal design define s, you should'nt have problems and it's rather cheap, I got mine for 69 $cad

I would agree with this, hits every mark that was listed, has a side panel window option, is easy to work with, multiple radiator options doesnt tkae up too much space will be super quiet and isnt breaking the bank.

[Stingray321]

That would be a great choice, however I need an optical drive bay and that case doesn't have one unfortunately.

[TVwazhere]

32 minutes ago, Stingray321 said:

That would be a great choice, however I need an optical drive bay and that case doesn't have one unfortunately.

No problem, the earlier model had that! https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352049&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=