Fractal Design Define C

[Dubesta11]

I made a few posts and was thinking about going mATX from ATX, but the cost of getting a new motherboard and having to reinstall stuff would be too much of a pain and too expensive. I was looking around at mATX cases and found the Mini C, and HC just launched a review for that case as well as the Define C. The ATX case is not a whole lot bigger or much heavier than the mATX case and would allow me to transfer all my components over. By the looks of it, the case is built well, has great cable management, has a non-tempered glass panel (I worry about damaging my Inwin 303 when transporting it), and has a very nice 3/1 ratio for fan intakes/exhausts which would provide very positive pressure. My 303 intakes from a restricted bottom and blocks all my header cables on the motherboard.

 

What do you guys think about the case? Is there anything similar that might be just as good or better to consider? It is currently $84.07 with free shipping on Jet.com

 

 

 

My current case:

 

[Himommies]

s340 elite

[Dubesta11]

4 minutes ago, Himommies said:

s340 elite

It weighs 4 pounds more and has tempered glass, something I want to stay away from since I transport and move around my computer. I admit it looks amazing, but I want something I can just toss in the back seat of my car.

[SeanAngelo]

20 minutes ago, Dubesta11 said:

I made a few posts and was thinking about going mATX from ATX, but the cost of getting a new motherboard and having to reinstall stuff would be too much of a pain and too expensive. I was looking around at mATX cases and found the Mini C, and HC just launched a review for that case as well as the Define C. The ATX case is not a whole lot bigger or much heavier than the mATX case and would allow me to transfer all my components over. By the looks of it, the case is built well, has great cable management, has a non-tempered glass panel (I worry about damaging my Inwin 303 when transporting it), and has a very nice 3/1 ratio for fan intakes/exhausts which would provide very positive pressure. My 303 intakes from a restricted bottom and blocks all my header cables on the motherboard.

 

What do you guys think about the case? Is there anything similar that might be just as good or better to consider? It is currently $84.07 with free shipping on Jet.com

 

My current case:

 

i reckon you should take it! fractal design cases are amazing and are quite light (depending on the components you have) i have the fractal design define s and its a fantastic case and has lots of room inside for expansion!

[chris76816]

I've built in the define mini c two times and it absolutely fantastic. Their is so much room for cable management and it has really premium build quality.

[Dubesta11]

20 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

i reckon you should take it! fractal design cases are amazing and are quite light (depending on the components you have) i have the fractal design define s and its a fantastic case and has lots of room inside for expansion!

 

4 minutes ago, chris76816 said:

I've built in the define mini c two times and it absolutely fantastic. Their is so much room for cable management and it has really premium build quality.

 

Thats exactly what I am looking for in a case! I am going to order it and possibly use my Inwin 303 as a HTPC for the living room? Or just sell it.

[chris76816]

3 minutes ago, Dubesta11 said:

 

 

Thats exactly what I am looking for in a case! I am going to order it and possibly use my Inwin 303 as a HTPC for the living room? Or just sell it.

Enjoy! You'll love the case.

[Dubesta11]

2 minutes ago, chris76816 said:

Enjoy! You'll love the case.

Thanks. My first time I had to order on Jet, since it was the only way to get a decent price. 

[chris76816]

2 minutes ago, Dubesta11 said:

Thanks. My first time I had to order on Jet, since it was the only way to get a decent price. 

Everything is so cheap in the USA, i'm in Australia and everything is like an added $80 even after conversion of the currencies.