Any Case Suggestions?

[PastaDwarf]

Hello, I would like to ask what would you guys recommend for a good case that has pretty good airflow for at least $150 or below? I would really like it to be tempered glass in front as well or if not, at least you are able to see your fans? I have looking over and over again but I cannot seem find one with at least a good airflow. Thanks!

[Airdragonz]

CoolerMaster H500p mesh. Good airflow, mesh so you can see the fans. 

[Agonizel]

17 minutes ago, Airdragonz said:

CoolerMaster H500p mesh. Good airflow, mesh so you can see the fans. 

I second this. You can even buy the mesh gunmetal (color) version. Even if it hasn't to TG at the front, you can see the fans really well such as in the picture below.

 

Here's how my H500P mesh looks like

 

Then, if you're ready to just spend 15$ more, you can get the Silverstone PM01 TG edition, it has intergrated LED Hub & a PWM Fan hub as well as intergrated Case LED lighting on top and bottom. It comes with 3x RGB 140mm Fans on the front and 1x Non-RGB at the back (which I replaced) you can either control with Asus Aura Sync or with the LED switch on the case.

 

Here's mine for illustration

 

 

Both cases are top of the line airflow cases as shown in this Gamers Nexus graph below. If you really want to commit to Tempered Glass, then you can see that the Corsair 570x & the Lian Li O11 Dynamic are solid choices.

 

As for RGB illumination, if you don't know how to set it up yet, then don't hesitate to check out my guide in the signature below !

[PastaDwarf]

8 minutes ago, Beer_Nontitju said:

I second this. You can even buy the mesh gunmetal (color) version. Even if it hasn't to TG at the front, you can see the fans really well such as in the picture below.

 

Here's how my H500P looks like

 

Then, if you're ready to just spend 15$ more, you can get the Silverstone PM01 TG edition, it has intergrated LED Hub & a PWM Fan hub as well as intergrated Case LED lighting on top and bottom. It comes with 3x RGB 140mm Fans on the front and 1x Non-RGB at the back (which I replaced) you can either control with Asus Aura Sync or with the LED switch on the case.

 

Here's mine for illustration

 

Damn the H500p looks good, it is only $100 in Newegg damn, I think I would be missing this one since I am still saving up, just planning ahead for now haha. Damn it.

[Agonizel]

10 minutes ago, PastaIsLife said:

H500p looks good, it is only $100 in Newegg damn

This is most probably the original H500P with the acrylic front panel, you'd have to pay an additional $19.99 to buy the mesh. If it's out of stock on Newegg, you can get it on your regional coolermaster online shop.

 

Note that the H500P does not come with an RGB controller that could control the 2x 200mm fans,  you'll need Asus Aura Sync or MSI Mystic light in order to control the fans. However, I know for a fact that MSI Mystic Light is absolute trash, so stick to an Asus Aura Sync OR for $5 you can buy the Coolermaster mini-rgb controller.

 

If you want, can also buy set of Coolermaster RGB fans that includes the big RGB controller that allows you to control your lighting with a Coolermaster Software. You also buy this controller for $37 separately, but it's not worth it in my opinion.

Living in Europe, I bought the mesh on the Coolermaster.eu online store. In the end, you'll pay around $125 in total, which is a really good deal. 
If you buy the H500P MESH, the mini rgb controller is included.Good luck!

[PastaDwarf]

19 minutes ago, Beer_Nontitju said:

This is most probably the original H500P with the acrylic front panel, you'd have to pay an additional $19.99 to buy the mesh. If it's out of stock on Newegg, you can get it on your regional coolermaster online shop.

 

Note that the H500P does not come with an RGB controller that could control the 2x 200mm fans,  you'll need Asus Aura Sync or MSI Mystic light in order to control the fans. However, I know for a fact that MSI Mystic Light is absolute trash, so stick to an Asus Aura Sync OR for $5 you can buy the Coolermaster mini-rgb controller.

 

If you want, can also buy set of Coolermaster RGB fans that includes the big RGB controller that allows you to control your lighting with a Coolermaster Software. You also buy this controller for $37 separately, but it's not worth it in my opinion.

Living in Europe, I bought the mesh on the Coolermaster.eu online store. In the end, you'll pay around $125 in total, which is a really good deal. 
If you buy the H500P MESH, the mini rgb controller is included.Good luck!

It is the mesh, here is the link, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119327&cm_re=h500p-_-11-119-327-_-Product

Yeah no worries about the RGB Controller, I'll be getting an ASUS Strix B350F Gaming motherboard anyway, I just want to make sure that I am getting the most out of the case. 

Sadly, I am living in the Philippines so... Hahaha, is there a Coolmaster Asia online store by any means? Couldn't seem to see any? 

[Agonizel]

8 minutes ago, PastaIsLife said:

here is the link,

the link shows a Gunmetal H500P non-mesh and a White H500P Mesh indeed.

Here you can buy the Gunmetal mesh front panel http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/front-panel/h500p-mesh-front-panel.html
On the top right of the site, you click on "Visit CM Store" to go to your regional store. I think they have a pacific Asia dedicated site

[Lathlaer]

1 hour ago, Beer_Nontitju said:

& the Lian Li O11 Dynamic are solid choices.

Also bear in mind that GN tested that case with only 1/3 of it's capabilities (they used 3 fans when you can mount 9 total).

[PastaDwarf]

10 hours ago, Beer_Nontitju said:

the link shows a Gunmetal H500P non-mesh and a White H500P Mesh indeed.

Here you can buy the Gunmetal mesh front panel http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/front-panel/h500p-mesh-front-panel.html
On the top right of the site, you click on "Visit CM Store" to go to your regional store. I think they have a pacific Asia dedicated site

Oh yeah there is a Pacific Asia, thanks, maybe I'll buy there instead, seems cheaper than my local stores. I'll just try checking for the shipping fee just to make sure