Case recommendation

dnic77 · 16 Apr 2016 at 21:30

Im after a case ive put a budget of around £100ish. The components I have now are in the sig plus the i5 is delided and cooled by a h55 with noctuas in push/pull. My main concern is keeping it all cool plus looks and a large side window. Oh also the mobo is mitx but I'm after a large case as I'll properly be upgrading later and maybe jumping to a custom loop water cool.
Any suggestions please?

stulid · 16 Apr 2016 at 21:45

Fractal Define S?

dnic77 · 16 Apr 2016 at 22:00

The fractal define s is on my list as is the carbide 400c and nzxt h440 (not sure on window). How is the build quality on fractals?

flowrider99 · 16 Apr 2016 at 22:13

Fractal build quality is exceptional IMO. I have an Arc Midi R2 and an Arc Mini R2 and both are built extremely well. I also have an NZXT H440 which is also excellent.

Another quality case is the Phanteks Evolve.

dnic77 · 16 Apr 2016 at 22:18

How is the cooling on the h440? As I've read on forums about bad cooling. I don't understand why as the specs look great.

flowrider99 · 16 Apr 2016 at 22:21

I have no cooling issues with my spec, see sig, but a have heard that dual GPU setups can get a bit toasty.

dnic77 · 16 Apr 2016 at 22:31

I went to pull the trigger on this but its out off stock. Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Mid Tower Case - Gun Metal

cully4299 · 18 Apr 2016 at 11:45

I have a define r5 its great plenty of room for a clean build. no thermal issues and its quite quiet. have a i5 4690k with a hyper 212 in mine

oaksmokedbacon · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:49

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/in-win-805-aluminium-midi-tower-case-black-ca-055-iw.html

If you can push your budget a little. I've seen some versions of this case with watercooling systems and they look the business. Big window too

Current systems is a i5490k with h100i its quiet, and thermals are good as well.

Petelock · 18 Apr 2016 at 16:38

+1 for Phanteks cases. I've got one of the big brother full tower variants, but very happy with the overall cooling options of the brand.

BluD · 18 Apr 2016 at 17:12

I recently picked up a phanteks case from the MM, they do seem like a lot of thought has gone into the layout to make things easy to put together. Them INWIN cases do look like a case to really show off your PC though if thats what ya wanna do.

edit, i just saw another thread about an phaneks evolve case, the cooling design for the top of that doesnt look very well thought out if your planning on mounting a rad up there so i would make sure your CPU cooler would reach the front slots if you look at that one.

dnic77 · 18 Apr 2016 at 19:43

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've oread the corsair 400c and should be here tomorrow. Also order a aerocool qs240 for behind tv in living room it's a great little case for the money.