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Hello,

 

I'm building a new compact gaming rig (at least compared to what I have now), and looking for a good case.

 

My requirements:

- Dust filters, a must, I have a cat

- Small-ish form factor

- Simple sleek, ideally 'scandinavian' design

- White\Bright color

 

So far I really love InWin A1, but I can't wait for it any longer.

I love Node 304, I love it's design, it has dust filters, good airflow, it's not that big. Downsides - if I Don't install any drives (I plan on using M.2 and maybe 1 SSD, all my data is in NAS anyway), there's a lot of unused space left in the front. And I'm planning to put it on the floor under the table, so it's USB and Button is not in optimal location for me (on the right bottom side, which is like as far as it gets if you put it at your feet to the right, which is where it's going to sit). Not deal breakers, still my main pick so far, but looking for something that may fit better.

 

I also looked at Cougar QBX, but I don't think it has any dust filters.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks for your time.

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I don't have any immediate ideas for the case, but getting something like this should open up your options:

 

https://www.amazon.com/ThreeBulls-Cooler-Filter-Dustproof-Computer/dp/B01N952K7P/ref=pd_sim_147_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N952K7P&pd_rd_r=9HRYPXM8DR4CA9B92W8N&pd_rd_w=e9dCC&pd_rd_wg=UZTzf&psc=1&refRID=9HRYPXM8DR4CA9B92W8N

 

Any case that doesn't have dust filters could be adapted to have them.

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1 hour ago, Nixellion said:

Forgot to mention that I also don't want a black case, ideally - white, or at least brightly colored. That's why I did not go for something like Cougar QBX, and rather prefer InWin A1 White, and FD Node 304 White.

It's too bad they dont made the Define Nano S anymore in white :/ 

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#t=9,12,10&Y=600082,8200000,8200006

 

Here's a full list. Notable cases are Thermaltake Core V1, NZXT H200i, and the RAIJINTEK - Metis. The rest, like the Corsair 380T I own aernt exactly..... "minimalistic"

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