Best case on the market

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Would just like you views on what you think is the best case out there atm and why .
Had my case a while now ( thermaltake kandalf ) and even though i have just sprayed it all and made a few mods i cant help thinking its time to get a new 1 :)
Thanks
 
Standard tower for watercooling = TJ07 or 800D

XL case = Mountainmods U2-UFO or Ascension

Aircooling = Coolermaster HafX or Silverstone FT02
 
Entirely depends on aesthetic preference, what you're using the case for.

If your budget is limitless, then obviously the TJ11 is pretty much as good as it gets for out of the box performance and features.

If your a normal person, the CM690-II and the Lancool PC-K62 are probably the best cases for under £100. For a bit more, the Silverstone RV-02 has awesome cooling performance and looks cool to most people. However, some people don't like the exterior look, it is very big for the amount of internal space and some people don't like the shape/orientation. The HAF-X is about the same price, and is cavernous inside. Not much space for watercooling though, surprisingly, and it's not exactly good-looking or subtle.

Approaching £200 and the Silverstone FT-02 is a pretty much perfect case, the only problems being the size/orientation (which is subjective, anyway), and the lack of watercooling space out of the box. It's pretty much the best air cooling case on the market, has enough space for most high-end setups and looks pretty amazing too.

Spending more than £200 and you probably already have enough knowledge to choose your own because you need it for watercooling or something. However, I would guess your not, so I won't bother (unless you really want me to).

EDIT: Just noticed you have the words "water cooling" in your sig. /facepalm

Pretty much as above for watercooling cases. The 800D does everything for an out of the box watercooling case. Its got plenty of space, plenty of nice features, looks amazing and comes with a windowed side panel. However, it does get a bit cramped if your watercooling everything (your not at the moment I see), so you may want to consider something with a little more potential if you plan to expand in the future.

Other cases for watercooling are the TJ-07 (which I believe is EOL now, but can be had second hand), which is arguably one of the best cases ever made according to enthusiasts, Lian-Li PC-A7x cases, Coolermaster ATCS 840, or if you want a real challenge, look up what Webbo said about the Mountainmods cases.
 
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TJ07 as a bare shell is still one of the most good looking cases available.

But for me FT02 and the RV02W-EW (specifically) are the best full tower cases (I don't care much for water cooling, and really like the 90 degree motherboard orientation).
 
For watercooling: TJ07 / TJ11 / 700D / 800D.


The case I personally think is the best (which I have): FT02

- Amazing airflow/cooling
- Beautiful appearance
- Pre-fitted with noise absorbing foam
- Excellent dust filters
- Tool less drive bays
- 4.5mm aluminium unibody frame
- Suitable for carpeted surfaces

You can also fit a 360mm rad in there. (Or 480mm with the HDD cage removed.)
 
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TJ07 as a bare shell is still one of the most good looking cases available.

But for me FT02 and the RV02W-EW (specifically) are the best full tower cases (I don't care much for water cooling, and really like the 90 degree motherboard orientation).

The minimalist design of the TJ07 is great but as you say the FT02 is better due to the size of the fans and the motherboard orientation.
 
another vote for the 800D, specially for watercooling, only a few cases are bigger, but building a rig in an 800D is soooo easy, you could almost live in one haha :D
 
800 or 700D. (go for 700 and get the window cut to what you want).

When folk say water cooling, dont discount the above cases if you are using a H50 or simmilar.
 
looks like the 800D is a popular choice , anyone got a NZXT Phantom Enthusiast if so what are your thoughts on them.
cheers for all the replies , the mountainmods cases look quite mad .
 
had a phantom myself, a nice cae but a bit too plasticy for me, would be suitable for h50 / h70 but a custom w/c may be a bit awkward, you can stick a 120.2 in the top of it (top section can take 120 / 140 mm fans
 
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