What to expect from a new PC case?

[IAmAndre]

Hi,

 

I'm considering getting a new case for my new build. It's a Ryzen 3 build, so needless to say that I'm on a budget. I currently have a no-name case which gets the job done: I was able to have one 120mm fan at the front and another one at the back. It also has a decent port selection on the front panel with 3 USB ports (2.0 only), an SD card slot, and 2 other memory card slots of formats I've never used, as well as the usual audio I/O. The main thing I don't like about this case is that it handles cable management poorly and the right panel won't come off.

So I'm considering getting a new one at under €50 but I'm not sure what to look for. I guess I don't need a glass panel since I leave my PC on the floor, but then there are new interesting features such as USB-C ports (which I'm not sure I need) and probably a few other things. So I want to know what features I should be looking for in a new PC case, knowing that aesthetics isn't a big deal, and practicability is the priority (and price of course). I'm currently using 2 SSD's and the 2 3.5 HDD's.

One case caught my attention, it's the Thermaltake Versa h17

 

Do you have any suggestions/advice?

Thanks

[Clockwork_princess]

at the price just get a basic non windowed good airflow case 

[Jasun]

For me, the main aspect of a case is the presentation part of your build. For example, if your friend or family member came over and saw this super-organized-glass-panel-case, they will probably think that your computer is "good" (since they probably don't know as much as some of us do--with some exceptions, obviously), compared to a crappy old case. And the second most important aspect is the cooling, since that's very important to a computer due to all of the head output. Just get a case with good looks (or a decently looking one because of budget) and good airflow. 

 

And for the Thermaltake Versa h17; it doesn't look so bad and has areas for you to mount your fans, etc. And the Ryzen 3s TDP is only 65 so cooling shouldn't be as big of an issue compared to some higher-end chips. 

[IAmAndre]

Just now, Jasun said:

For me, the main aspect of a case is the presentation part of your build. For example, if your friend or family member came over and saw this super-organized-glass-panel-case, they will probably think that your computer is "good" (since they probably don't know as much as some of us do--with some exceptions, obviously), compared to a crappy old case. And the second most important aspect is the cooling, since that's very important to a computer due to all of the head output. Just get a case with good looks (or a decently looking one because of budget) and good airflow. 

 

And for the Thermaltake Versa h17; it doesn't look so bad and has areas for you to mount your fans, etc. And the Ryzen 3s TDP is only 65 so cooling shouldn't be as big of an issue compared to some higher-end chips. 

Interesting. So do you think having USB-C could be interesting? I mean I don't do that many file transfers but I'd like to avoid having to upgrade the case any time soon.

Also, this case costs €36 for an extra €10 there is the version with a glass panel. I keep my computer on the floor anyway, so how can I make it look cool?

[Jasun]

1 minute ago, IAmAndre said:

Interesting. So do you think having USB-C could be interesting? I mean I don't do that many file transfers but I'd like to avoid having to upgrade the case any time soon.

Also, this case costs €36 for an extra €10 there is the version with a glass panel. I keep my computer on the floor anyway, so how can I make it look cool?

USB-C isn't as widely used today (imo) but might be in the future. It's kind of a gamble, but it might pay off. 

 

If you're planning on going the glass version for the looks, then maybe you can turn your computer sideways so the glass panel will be facing towards your "audience." 

[TVwazhere]

On 10/28/2017 at 9:22 PM, IAmAndre said:

Interesting. So do you think having USB-C could be interesting? I mean I don't do that many file transfers but I'd like to avoid having to upgrade the case any time soon.

Also, this case costs €36 for an extra €10 there is the version with a glass panel. I keep my computer on the floor anyway, so how can I make it look cool?

There are very few cases on the market that have USB type c, and the ones that do are high end. 

 

I'd just get the Fractal Design Focus G and call it a day

[IAmAndre]

3 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

There are very few cases on the market that have USB type c, and the ones that do are high end. 

 

I'd just get the Fractal Design Focus G and call it a day

I finally decided to go for a laptop, which turns out to be a better investment since I need a laptop anyway. Things change so fast.