Beginner ATX Case Recommendations?

3lliot · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:19

Hey guys,

So I'm about to buy my case for building my first PC. I've been reading a lot about various components etc. and I've heard good stuff about the Zalman Z9 and the BitFenix Shinobi series. Before I'd buy I was wondering if anybody else could recommend any other cases to me that I could consider buying (I don't want to spend the money on a case I won't be satisfied with

). I'm looking for something semi-spacious that can fit a moderately large cpu-cooler in like the Prolimatech Megahalems Rev C if needs be. I also want it to have USB 3.0 at the front, a dust filter would be nice, a decent airflow and enough room to fit any GPU in (I'm not looking to crossfire/sli any time in the future).

If anybody could recommend something they've been pleased with in the past then I'd be grateful.

Also I'd want something that looks pretty sleek and stylish with not to many bulky parts like the HAF has. Good cable management is always a bonus too.

Thanks guys

Monkeyspaz5000 · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:21

What's your budget?

3lliot · 8 Sep 2012 at 16:29

Not really bothered too much, <£100 is good, but the cheaper the better. I don't want to be paying extra money for just the brand name though.

Monkeyspaz5000 · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:29

I wouldn't say a case can be classed as a beginner case as such.

Really depends on budget and personal preference. Also future plans.

For example if you want a MATX case or if you think you could possibly water cool in the future etc. Best to plan ahead.

Also - do you want a "silent" case like the Fractal R3/4 etc?

I would have a good look at the cases available for the budget you're looking at. Go for proper good name cases no generic pap. Then read reviews/watch youtube reviews on them.

That's what I tend to do - youtube is great as you get a good look at the case before you decide to buy.

smiley1987 · 8 Sep 2012 at 18:23

I wouldn't be too worried about dust filters because if you really them you could use womens tights to make homemade ones .

Something Else · 8 Sep 2012 at 19:46

i would reccomend a case with decent dust filters personally as i hate dust!

fractal have good cases with good dust filters.

one case i really like is anides. they look fantastic and have good reveiws.

its a little close to the £100 limit though