Case Recommendation

[mattyj1085]

One of my mates is looking at getting a new case. He doesnt really want to spend more than £100 and something thats no bigger than 22" height and 22" depth

He wants one that looks professional instead of gamer type, has good airflow and reasonable sound proofing. What would you recommend other than these two and which would you pick out these?

Antec P183 - £99.99
Lian Li PC-60FW - £96.98

Thanks

 

[EsaT]

PC-60FW doesn't have any sound containing ability.
Instead of it choise should be done between Fractal Design R2 and that Antec.

 

[mattyj1085]

Sound proofing isnt essential (just nice) If proofing raises temps a lot then its not needed, he will be using low speed fans and an H50.

I had a look into the Fractal but read it wasnt that good at cable management and therefore cooling wasnt too great

 

[C64]

He should get the p183 only get the lian li or other if he wants brushed aluminium and good looks.

 

[OCDStevo]

Sound proofing isnt essential (just nice) If proofing raises temps a lot then its not needed, he will be using low speed fans and an H50.

I had a look into the Fractal but read it wasnt that good at cable management and therefore cooling wasnt too great

There are several posts on this board with pictures of peoples Fractal R2 builds (including my own) that show that the cable management is fine as is the air flow.

I would suggest the addition of an extra front intake fan as well as a 140mm top extraction fan to improve temps if doing any massive overclocking though.

 

[Marvin]

The P183 is a better case overall than the Fractal, and better for sound proofing.