Case recommendations please?

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 17:56

I've had to cancel my case order as it's out of stock.

I'm looking for a cheap case with acceptable build quality and enough size and cooling for a top end graphics card. And preferably not ugly.

Recommendations please?

Thanks.

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 18:02

Oh, and as quiet as possible!

Delta3D · 15 Jul 2023 at 18:02

Kolink is always a decent bet.

Do you have a budget?

Delta3D · 15 Jul 2023 at 18:03

gjbf1 said:
Oh, and as quiet as possible!

be quiet also do some decent cases if you want quiet but a bit more expensive than Kolink!

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 19:21

This is what I wanted: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-pure-base-500-midi-tower-case-black-ca-13p-bq.html

And this is another option: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-13w-bq.html

Budget about £100.

Any other suggestions?

Delta3D · 15 Jul 2023 at 19:55

gjbf1 said:
This is what I wanted: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-pure-base-500-midi-tower-case-black-ca-13p-bq.html

And this is another option: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-13w-bq.html

Budget about £100.

Any other suggestions?

I'd probably go with that first one you linked to be honest!

I'm not a fan of RGB/LED cases myself

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 19:58

Delta3D said:
I'd probably go with that first one you linked to be honest! I'm not a fan of RGB/LED cases myself

Out of stock no ETA. That's why I'm asking.

Delta3D · 15 Jul 2023 at 20:07

gjbf1 said:
Out of stock no ETA. That's why I'm asking.

Ah my apologies.

You can get a metallic grey one that is in stock?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Or one with a window for slightly more but still in black?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 20:19

Delta3D said:
Ah my apologies.

You can get a metallic grey one that is in stock?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Or one with a window for slightly more but still in black?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Yes I'd considered this. £25 for a window I don't really want put me off that one. And £10 for a worse colour put me off the other. There is a white one too.

I might still grab one of those regardless. Just thought I'd explore any other options first.

jsbombjack · 15 Jul 2023 at 20:58

I'd recommend the Lian Li Air Mini personally. A bit more expensive, but scales well to any hardware. It fits my 4080 FE a treat on an matx motherboard. I like the adjustable back plate as well

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 21:27

jsbombjack said:
I'd recommend the Lian Li Air Mini personally. A bit more expensive, but scales well to any hardware. It fits my 4080 FE a treat on an matx motherboard. I like the adjustable back plate as well

How noisy are it's fans?

jsbombjack · 15 Jul 2023 at 21:45

Depends how fast you spin them I guess.

I have 2x140 in the front, 2x140 in the floor. 4x120 in the side for push/pull on the aio, 2x120 in the roof and 1x120 in the rear. All bolted to a corsair commander pro to deal with the curves. It's pretty quiet and my gpu never goes over 60c no matter what I do. The cpu does what it does because Intel 13700k.

The stock fans are decent and aren't that loud even at 100%

WoZZeR · 15 Jul 2023 at 21:55

Plus 1 for the Air Mini, the build quality is superb and the fans are not bad at all. If you use 3.5" HDs they are 'hot swappable' mounted at the back in the holders.

Edit: I'm only running a 5600X so still have just the 3 Fans.

***F1ZZY*** · 17 Jul 2023 at 08:18

The lianli lancool cases are nice too. The hinged glass doors make them feel more premium than they are.

My basket at OcUK:

1 x Lian Li Lancool II Mesh C performance Midi-Tower Case - Black (SKU: CA-79R-LL) = £104.99

Countcussy · 17 Jul 2023 at 08:37

Another vote for the Be-Quiet cases.

I have this one..
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-pure-base-600-midi-tower-case-silver-ca-11k-bq.html

I needed the 5.25 bays at the front. Nice case.

sparkymark75 · 17 Jul 2023 at 16:19

gjbf1 said:
Oh, and as quiet as possible!

Every case I've owned has been silent. Its only once I put stuff in it does it start to emit a noise!

gjbf1 · 17 Jul 2023 at 16:22

sparkymark75 said:
Every case I've owned has been silent. Its only once I put stuff in it does it start to emit a noise!

True, but a sound insulated panel is preferable to a window for me!

kchakkar · 1 Aug 2023 at 08:30

Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black

Order Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

If going for an air cooling build

gjbf1 · 1 Aug 2023 at 10:20

kchakkar said:
Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black

Order Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

If going for an air cooling build

Nice. How loud are the fans?

kchakkar · 1 Aug 2023 at 11:04

gjbf1 said:
Nice. How loud are the fans?

When I had this case I could hear them at full speed. But I used a 7v cable and they were quiet