Case recommendations please?

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 17:56

I've had to cancel my case order as it's out of stock.

I'm looking for a cheap case with acceptable build quality and enough size and cooling for a top end graphics card. And preferably not ugly.

Recommendations please?

Thanks.

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 18:02

Oh, and as quiet as possible!

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 19:21

This is what I wanted: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-pure-base-500-midi-tower-case-black-ca-13p-bq.html

And this is another option: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-13w-bq.html

Budget about £100.

Any other suggestions?

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 19:58

Delta3D said:
I'd probably go with that first one you linked to be honest! I'm not a fan of RGB/LED cases myself

Out of stock no ETA. That's why I'm asking.

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 20:19

Delta3D said:
Ah my apologies.

You can get a metallic grey one that is in stock?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Metallic Grey now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Or one with a window for slightly more but still in black?

be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass

Order be quiet! Pure Base 500 Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Yes I'd considered this. £25 for a window I don't really want put me off that one. And £10 for a worse colour put me off the other. There is a white one too.

I might still grab one of those regardless. Just thought I'd explore any other options first.

gjbf1 · 15 Jul 2023 at 21:27

jsbombjack said:
I'd recommend the Lian Li Air Mini personally. A bit more expensive, but scales well to any hardware. It fits my 4080 FE a treat on an matx motherboard. I like the adjustable back plate as well

How noisy are it's fans?

gjbf1 · 17 Jul 2023 at 16:22

sparkymark75 said:
Every case I've owned has been silent. Its only once I put stuff in it does it start to emit a noise!

True, but a sound insulated panel is preferable to a window for me!

gjbf1 · 1 Aug 2023 at 10:20

kchakkar said:
Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black

Order Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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If going for an air cooling build

Nice. How loud are the fans?