Mid Tower Cases

[Drake10114]

Been trying to find a mid tower case that is decent build quality, less than $100.

Found a few, but wondering if people have any good one's that they know about.

Needing a 5.25" optical bay and preferably at least 2+ 3.5" bays (more will be nice).

Can't be too flashy, but don't mind it being windowed.

I can possibly go up to $120 or so if it is an awesome case and is good.

Currency is in CAD.

[SeanAngelo]

6 minutes ago, Drake10114 said:

Been trying to find a mid tower case that is decent build quality, less than $100.

Found a few, but wondering if people have any good one's that they know about.

Needing a 5.25" optical bay and preferably at least 2+ 3.5" bays (more will be nice).

Can't be too flashy, but don't mind it being windowed.

I can possibly go up to $120 or so if it is an awesome case and is good.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVwqqs/phanteks-case-phes515pabk

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mCtWGX/cooler-master-mastercase-5-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-0005-kwn00

[m0k]

Just now, SeanAngelo said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVwqqs/phanteks-case-phes515pabk

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mCtWGX/cooler-master-mastercase-5-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-0005-kwn00

OP probably looking in CAD$

[Drake10114]

1 minute ago, SeanAngelo said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVwqqs/phanteks-case-phes515pabk

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mCtWGX/cooler-master-mastercase-5-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-0005-kwn00

Actually was looking into the mastercase 5 due to the modularity of it.

Only thing w/ the enthroo pro is the added cost of buying the brackets for HDD's.. do you know offhand how many come on in it?

[Drake10114]

1 minute ago, mok said:

OP probably looking in CAD$

Yas lol, I'll edit my post to say CAD.

[m0k]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/PNTrxr/be-quiet-pure-base-600-atx-mid-tower-case-bg021

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/JZPzK8/be-quiet-bg022-atx-mid-tower-case-bg022

[Drake10114]

3 minutes ago, mok said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/PNTrxr/be-quiet-pure-base-600-atx-mid-tower-case-bg021

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/JZPzK8/be-quiet-bg022-atx-mid-tower-case-bg022

Thanks, haven't looked into Bequiet cases before.

How are these, in terms of build quality and airflow?

Nice without the window, since my bro doesn't want a flashy pc, so helps.

[m0k]

1 hour ago, Drake10114 said:

Thanks, haven't looked into Bequiet cases before.

How are these, in terms of build quality and airflow?

Nice without the window, since my bro doesn't want a flashy pc, so helps.

theres tons of reviews on youtube that will show you every angle of pretty much any case out there

 

[TacoSenpai]

This one goes for $70 Corsair Carbide CC-901 3 external 5.25 bays for your optical stuff basic front IO and 4 internal 3.5' for your storage.  Not flashy gets the job done. 

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018&ignorebbr=1

[Mr alex]

the s340 is a good case for your price range and preferred size 

 

I couldn't turn bold off sorry

[Drake10114]

On 8/3/2017 at 7:05 PM, Mr alex said:

the s340 is a good case for your price range and preferred size 

 

 

I couldn't turn bold off sorry

Doesn't the S340 have no 5/25" optical bay?

[Drake10114]

On 8/3/2017 at 11:53 AM, mok said:

-Snip-

Was looking at videos before, figure'd it'd be easier to narrow them down to cases that are good and worth a look at, but yes there is numerous videos.

[m0k]

45 minutes ago, Drake10114 said:

Was looking at videos before, figure'd it'd be easier to narrow them down to cases that are good and worth a look at, but yes there is numerous videos.

depending on where you live you should take a look at Kijiji

i found Fractal Design Define R4 /R5 for like $100 bucks used

those cases are solid

 

ended up buying a brand new R5 for $160 at the time though =[

[m0k]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/mississauga-peel-region/fractal-design-define-r5-like-new/1283626101?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

(if you live in the GTA)

[Tech Learner]

Phanteks enthoo pro m tempered glass case is under $100

[Mr alex]

6 hours ago, Drake10114 said:

Doesn't the S340 have no 5/25" optical bay?

It doesn't, I overlooked that line. My bad

[Drake10114]

On 8/4/2017 at 9:59 PM, mok said:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/mississauga-peel-region/fractal-design-define-r5-like-new/1283626101?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

(if you live in the GTA)

Prairies unfortunately, but I'll take a gander. Idk how good used cases are though, but I imagine one's not too beaten up are decent.

On 8/4/2017 at 10:31 PM, Tech Learner said:

Phanteks enthoo pro m tempered glass case is under $100

Yeah, may go w/ Acrylic since we gotta move it down to Texas potentially, but idk if my bro wants a window.

On 8/5/2017 at 3:33 AM, Mr alex said:

It doesn't, I overlooked that line. My bad

Solid case nonetheless

[Tech Learner]

1 minute ago, Drake10114 said:

Prairies unfortunately, but I'll take a gander. Idk how good used cases are though, but I imagine one's not too beaten up are decent.

Yeah, may go w/ Acrylic since we gotta move it down to Texas potentially, but idk if my bro wants a window.

Solid case nonetheless

Just glad to help

[Drake10114]

Just now, Tech Learner said:

Just glad to help

No worries, I looked and most of it is phones and carrying bags. Rest are overpriced computers, some w/ nice cases, but can buy a new case instead of a whole system that is over valued.

[TVwazhere]

On 8/3/2017 at 0:38 PM, Drake10114 said:

Actually was looking into the mastercase 5 due to the modularity of it.

Only thing w/ the enthroo pro is the added cost of buying the brackets for HDD's.. do you know offhand how many come on in it?

Bit late here but

 

The Pro M has 2 3.5" bays and 1 (technically 3) 2.5" bays built into the case by default (theyre hidden under the basement and behind the motherboard) The included sled can be mounted in one of three locations: Two spots behind the motherboard and one in the front to be shown off. Additional sleds are purchased separately and go for about $8

[Drake10114]

On 8/7/2017 at 7:14 AM, TVwazhere said:

Bit late here but

 

The Pro M has 2 3.5" bays and 1 (technically 3) 2.5" bays built into the case by default (theyre hidden under the basement and behind the motherboard) The included sled can be mounted in one of three locations: Two spots behind the motherboard and one in the front to be shown off. Additional sleds are purchased separately and go for about $8

Any 5.25" Bays?

[TVwazhere]

11 hours ago, Drake10114 said:

Any 5.25" Bays?

Yes sir!

[H0R53]

On 8/3/2017 at 0:29 PM, Drake10114 said:

Been trying to find a mid tower case that is decent build quality, less than $100.

Found a few, but wondering if people have any good one's that they know about.

Needing a 5.25" optical bay and preferably at least 2+ 3.5" bays (more will be nice).

Can't be too flashy, but don't mind it being windowed.

I can possibly go up to $120 or so if it is an awesome case and is good.

Currency is in CAD.

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:36 PM, SeanAngelo said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVwqqs/phanteks-case-phes515pabk

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mCtWGX/cooler-master-mastercase-5-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-0005-kwn00

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:37 PM, mok said:

OP probably looking in CAD$

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:38 PM, Drake10114 said:

Actually was looking into the mastercase 5 due to the modularity of it.

Only thing w/ the enthroo pro is the added cost of buying the brackets for HDD's.. do you know offhand how many come on in it?

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:38 PM, Drake10114 said:

Yas lol, I'll edit my post to say CAD.

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:39 PM, mok said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/PNTrxr/be-quiet-pure-base-600-atx-mid-tower-case-bg021

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/JZPzK8/be-quiet-bg022-atx-mid-tower-case-bg022

 

On 8/3/2017 at 0:43 PM, Drake10114 said:

Thanks, haven't looked into Bequiet cases before.

How are these, in terms of build quality and airflow?

Nice without the window, since my bro doesn't want a flashy pc, so helps.

 

On 8/3/2017 at 2:45 PM, LordTaco42 said:

This one goes for $70 Corsair Carbide CC-901 3 external 5.25 bays for your optical stuff basic front IO and 4 internal 3.5' for your storage.  Not flashy gets the job done. 

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018&ignorebbr=1

 

On 8/3/2017 at 9:05 PM, Mr alex said:

the s340 is a good case for your price range and preferred size 

 

 

I couldn't turn bold off sorry

 

On 8/4/2017 at 11:11 PM, Drake10114 said:

Doesn't the S340 have no 5/25" optical bay?

 

On 8/4/2017 at 11:11 PM, Drake10114 said:

Was looking at videos before, figure'd it'd be easier to narrow them down to cases that are good and worth a look at, but yes there is numerous videos.

 

On 8/4/2017 at 11:58 PM, mok said:

depending on where you live you should take a look at Kijiji

i found Fractal Design Define R4 /R5 for like $100 bucks used

those cases are solid

 

ended up buying a brand new R5 for $160 at the time though =[

 

On 8/4/2017 at 11:59 PM, mok said:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-components/mississauga-peel-region/fractal-design-define-r5-like-new/1283626101?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

(if you live in the GTA)

 

On 8/5/2017 at 0:31 AM, Tech Learner said:

Phanteks enthoo pro m tempered glass case is under $100

 

On 8/5/2017 at 5:33 AM, Mr alex said:

It doesn't, I overlooked that line. My bad

 

On 8/6/2017 at 4:46 PM, Drake10114 said:

Prairies unfortunately, but I'll take a gander. Idk how good used cases are though, but I imagine one's not too beaten up are decent.

Yeah, may go w/ Acrylic since we gotta move it down to Texas potentially, but idk if my bro wants a window.

Solid case nonetheless

 

On 8/6/2017 at 4:47 PM, Tech Learner said:

Just glad to help

 

On 8/6/2017 at 4:49 PM, Drake10114 said:

No worries, I looked and most of it is phones and carrying bags. Rest are overpriced computers, some w/ nice cases, but can buy a new case instead of a whole system that is over valued.

Zalmann T4 - no window, but otherwise pretty easy on the eyes

Deepcool Tesseract - Too much blue, side panel is dyed?

Zalmann Z1 Neo - Okay, but too small, looks like it's trying too hard to be something it's not

Apevia X-Harmony (Red) - I like red, it's my favorite color, and it looks nice but Apevia has QC problems

CM Storm Stryker - LOUD NOISES +price is a bit steep, but not impossible for me

MasterBox 5T - The handle ruined it for me

SilverStone RL05BR-W - I really like this, it has just the right amount of face going on, but size is an issue

Antec 900 - I like the case, a lot, but that side panel makes my nuts shrink

Cosmos II - PRICE PRICE PRICE WHY TF IS IT $200+

FSP CMT210 - Want, but interior organisation may be a problem (drives)

Zalman Z11 Plus HF1 - Like this, but the front vent thing is a bit too much

Corsair Graphite 760T - the handle on the side panel...why...?

SilverStone PM01W - Doesn't come in RGB black, and the top of it is a bit...meh

NZXT Guardian - what in the fresh fuck

InWin GR1 - the top is a bit distracting
AeroCool DS230 - interior won't hold all my shit

InWin 805 - Price may present a problem