Anybody else realised the ugliest cases are the best for features?

King Damager · 22 Mar 2012 at 11:03

So in my continual hunt to keep up to date on cases etc, I've realised something...

The best cases out there for interesting features, are always the ugliest?

To be fair, I mean by this, that there are no sleek, subtle cases that have buckets of features?

The notable cases in terms of sleek, elegant design at the moment:

Lian Li:
Bitfenix Shinobi XL
Corsair 650D
Corsair 800D
Silverstone TJ11
Fractal R3

Are all pretty solid, pretty good cases. They have a number of features, but nothing that truly stands out.

On the other side though, the CM Storm Trooper, and the NZXT Switch 810, are absolutely packed full with features. Fan controllers, directed fans, masses of watercooling support, and so much more.

It just seems that the cases that are uglier or even more 'gaming' based, just have so many more features than the sleeker cases.

So why are there no manufacturers out there to create an incredibly elegant, incredibly feature packed case?!

kd

Jay794 · 22 Mar 2012 at 11:08

Personally, I don't think ugly is the right word, I hate plain looking cases, always been a fan of the Acer Predator case, but anything by CM or Corsair is pretty good IMO

100%scottish · 22 Mar 2012 at 11:13

the looks of a case is just down to personal preference. I think my phantom looks great but there are many who would argue that it is ugly :|

kristmace · 22 Mar 2012 at 11:25

It's a tough balance isn't it, but I see where you're coming from. If you want a sleek minimalist case like the R3, you compromise with it not being as feature packed as some flashy cases.

Jay794 · 22 Mar 2012 at 11:40

I don't like that R3 case at all, it looks way too plain, I prefer the way the CM HAF's or Storm Trooper look

clartymarty · 22 Mar 2012 at 12:10

Do you not like this case, atm its my fav but I want a window in it ha-ha without modding it myself

Akasa Venom Toxic Full Tower Gaming Case - Black
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-050-AK&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1511

King Damager · 22 Mar 2012 at 13:29

Perhaps I should have said it as 'gaming' style cases instead xD

kd

Jay794 · 22 Mar 2012 at 13:35

I like that Venom case, first thing I'd do is change the yellow to something else though

clartymarty · 22 Mar 2012 at 13:41

I think id rather keep it like, but that is only because I wouldnt want to touch it. I am not into modding just yet. I wouldnt know where to start.

Still learning about water-cooling.

King Damager · 22 Mar 2012 at 13:56

For the record, for 'gaming cases' the CM Storm Trooper is head and shoulders above the rest.

NZXT Switch competes, but doesn't quite follow that more aggressive styling.

kd

Lukehawk129 · 22 Mar 2012 at 17:07

in own opinion i dont like cases that a just square metal plain boxes i like mine to have a bit of shape to it as it has more to the imagination and plus i like windowed cases aswell.

MaxP779 · 22 Mar 2012 at 17:18

I wish they would make an updated version of the silverstone FT02, thats an elegant case with decent features, awesome bottom to top cooling as well.

KiiYzOo · 22 Mar 2012 at 17:59

yup, ft02 and the rv02 have some pretty good features and can fit a massive 3x180mm rad

but I do understand where you're coming from, as I have an r3 and I have had to mod it to fit a rad in, but I do like cases like the storm trooper