Case Conundrum

MrJubbly · 25 Nov 2013 at 11:58

Hi,

After some help trying to pin down a case for a new build (my second ever). I've got a thread on another board about the build, but the case is causing me problems. I want something that fits the following criterea:

Must be as quite as possible.
Fan based cooling. (had wondered initially if fanless was possible but appreciate now that this is not really an option).
I wanted to build something a fair bit smaller than my current Lian Li (21x41x48 (whd)). Didn't want to lose potential of expandablilty, so was going to go mATX rather than ITX
Would like 2 SSD bays and 3/4 HDD bays.
At least one external 5.25 bay.

I've looked at the BitFenix Phenom, but can't live with the fact you need to remove the cover to access the 5.25 drive bay. I liked the look of Aerocool DS cube also, but it's not much smaller than what I have now and drive bays are limited.

Can anyone recommend/suggeest any cases that fit the above needs?

Thanks

MrJubbly

stulid · 25 Nov 2013 at 12:03

Have you seen the Colossus M? it has a hinged door to access the 5.25

MrJubbly · 25 Nov 2013 at 15:24

stulid said:
Have you seen the Colossus M? it has a hinged door to access the 5.25

I have now thanks. It seems to tick the boxes. Not sure I could live with the lighting though. Should have added to the list that I don't really go in for the bling. I like soemthing a but more subtle. Suppose I could disconnect the lights

Cheers MrJubbly

MrJubbly · 27 Nov 2013 at 09:30

Ok, I think I'm going to have to scrap the 'compact' theory. I just don't think a case exists that can meet my requirements, so can anyone recommend me a case built with quietness in mind, good air flow, and iro of 21x44x48. Smaller would be better, but happy to go a little bigger if needs be.

Cheers

MrJubbly

darknite · 27 Nov 2013 at 13:34

Lian Li PC-V358B Micro-ATX Cube

That's what i'm after for a new HTPC

MrJubbly · 29 Nov 2013 at 21:26

Been looking around a bit more. Quite like the sound of Silverstones Precision PS07. Anyone have any views/experience of this case?

Thanks,

MrJubbly

MrJubbly · 30 Nov 2013 at 23:41

Or how about the Aerocool DS?

MrJubbly · 3 Dec 2013 at 22:57

Okay, well the list now stands at:

Aerocool DS (mATX)
Fractal Define Mini
Silverstone Precision PS07
Silverstone Temjin TJ08-E

Any first hand views on these cases, regarding their air cooling ability, quiteness/noise dampening, ease of build and aesthetics in the flesh?

Thanks,

MrJubbly