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Hello, I’m building a PC for my friend and I can’t decide on a case. Budget is not too much of an issue.

-He wants a case that’s not like the NZXT cases, with it’s minimalistic solid front panel. He describes it as ‘a metal box with a window’ Preferably the case can have a tempered glass front panel but it’s not needed

-He wants a case with a tempered glass side panel, but without any sort of ‘lip’ holding it in place. I will elaborate further with pictures’

-He also wants a case that has decent enough airflow. 

-The case should also come from a reputable company to ensure decent build quality

 

I have linked one of the cases that meets all his requirements, but unfortunately it’s from a no-name brand and is out of production. As you can see, it’s side glass panel is held down by a few thumbscrews and no lip to slot it into(the NZXT H500 has a lip).

 

I was considering another case from the same brand but I would rather go with a more known brand. 

 

 

Thanks in advance 

 

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22 hours ago, _d0nut said:

Hello, I’m building a PC for my friend and I can’t decide on a case. Budget is not too much of an issue.

-He wants a case that’s not like the NZXT cases, with it’s minimalistic solid front panel. He describes it as ‘a metal box with a window’ Preferably the case can have a tempered glass front panel but it’s not needed

-He wants a case with a tempered glass side panel, but without any sort of ‘lip’ holding it in place. I will elaborate further with pictures’

-He also wants a case that has decent enough airflow. 

-The case should also come from a reputable company to ensure decent build quality

 

I have linked one of the cases that meets all his requirements, but unfortunately it’s from a no-name brand and is out of production. As you can see, it’s side glass panel is held down by a few thumbscrews and no lip to slot it into(the NZXT H500 has a lip).

 

I was considering another case from the same brand but I would rather go with a more known brand. 

 

 

Thanks in advance 

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He may like this one, out later this month...Gamdias Talos P1....

 

 

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1 hour ago, _d0nut said:

-He also wants a case that has decent enough airflow. 

 

 

1 hour ago, _d0nut said:

Preferably the case can have a tempered glass front panel but it’s not needed

 

Those two don't go well together, putting glass on the fronts restricts airflow quite a bit. in general closing it off does, looking at my CM Silencio 652S

As for recommendations, I'd first ask your friend what he prioritizes:

  • Looks
  • Airflow performance

Of course a happy medium is possible, but not both

When the PC is acting up haunted,

who ya gonna call?
"Monotone voice" : A local computer store.

*Terrible joke I know*

 

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1 hour ago, ki8aras said:

how about the fractal design meshify c?

 

1 hour ago, _d0nut said:

Hello, I’m building a PC for my friend and I can’t decide on a case. Budget is not too much of an issue.

As someone who owns one, I am very happy with it. It subjectively looks great and has good airflow and comes with filters.  Feel free to ask me any questions about my case. I highly recommend it.

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21 hours ago, ki8aras said:

how about the fractal design meshify c?

I will send that to him, hopefully he likes it.

20 hours ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

As someone who owns one, I am very happy with it. It subjectively looks great and has good airflow and comes with filters.  Feel free to ask me any questions about my case. I highly recommend it.

Is there good cable management space?

 

20 hours ago, Sfekke said:

Those two don't go well together, putting glass on the fronts restricts airflow quite a bit. in general closing it off does, looking at my CM Silencio 652S

As for recommendations, I'd first ask your friend what he prioritizes:

  • Looks
  • Airflow performance

Of course a happy medium is possible, but not both

He'd prioritize looks since he's not overclocking anything.

Would you suggest going for a Thermaltake View 22? He really likes the look and reviews are good, plus it's cheap.

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12 hours ago, _d0nut said:

Would you suggest going for a Thermaltake View 22? He really likes the look and reviews are good, plus it's cheap.

Looks like a good case considering your friends needs.

When the PC is acting up haunted,

who ya gonna call?
"Monotone voice" : A local computer store.

*Terrible joke I know*

 

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