Case with carry handle

SF4AE1 · 5 Apr 2016 at 16:16

Going to be doing a build with a friend as he wants to get into PC gaming.

He moves around once or twice a week and would like some portability.

Can anyone recommend a case with a carry handle? The build will be based around what motherboards can suit it.

On Holiday · 5 Apr 2016 at 16:24

I wouldn't bother choosing one based on if it has handles.
For reference I chose a case just because it had handles and regretted it, ended up selling the case no longer than a month later.

I quite often move my Corsair Air 540 and find it small and light enough not to be a problem.

I'd recommend going for an ITX or mATX build tbh, lightweight and small.

SF4AE1 · 5 Apr 2016 at 16:35

Archeum said:
I wouldn't bother choosing one based on if it has handles.
For reference I chose a case just because it had handles and regretted it, ended up selling the case no longer than a month later.

I quite often move my Corsair Air 540 and find it small and light enough not to be a problem.

I'd recommend going for an ITX or mATX build tbh, lightweight and small.

Thanks Bud wish I could rename my thread now

So I guess im looking for a small build case which can accept a decent sized CPU cooler and GPU.

Is there anything like this available for less than say £60?

On Holiday · 5 Apr 2016 at 17:00

I recently did 5 builds in an Antec ISK-600 ITX and had no issues, would definitely recommend.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/antec-isk-600-small-form-factor-itx-chassis-ca-217-an.html

mATX version:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/antec-isk600m-matx-cube-case-black-ca-227-an.html

stulid · 5 Apr 2016 at 17:24

There are some coolermaster ones with handles built in such as the cosmos and storm trooper.

Apem · 6 Apr 2016 at 07:37

Cooler Master MasterCase 5

sneakysnail · 6 Apr 2016 at 18:23

I use a corsair C70 which has handles, pretty decent case overall and not to bulky. maybe one to consider if not going the ITX mATX route and can probably pick them up cheap from somewhere these days.

edit. scratch that cheap comment, looks like they haven't dropped in price at all

ToXiC-82 · 6 Apr 2016 at 19:06

There's also the Silverstone ML08 if you want to go Mini-ITX

Kurgen · 7 Apr 2016 at 12:55

this one has a handle, but I don't think the cooling is great

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Silverstone Sugo SG12B Micro-ATX Case - Black (SST-SG12B)= £78.95

Total: £90.05
(includes shipping: £11.10)

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bimbleuk · 7 Apr 2016 at 15:34

Just a thought but this thread reminded me of the days we carried these IBM PCs around a training center. Great case until you forgot to tighten the case screws and the chassis would end up bouncing down some stairs leaving the cover in your hand!

http://technabob.com/blog/2016/03/01/90s-pc-gaming-computer-casemod/

ToXiC-82 · 7 Apr 2016 at 17:09

That is one cool mod :-)

Pipe & Slippers · 11 Apr 2016 at 13:52

SF4AE1 said:
Thanks Bud wish I could rename my thread now

So I guess im looking for a small build case which can accept a decent sized CPU cooler and GPU.

Is there anything like this available for less than say £60?

I just built a m-itx using one of these:
Enthoo Evolv ITX Mini-ITX Chassis with Window - Black

Considering it was £50, it isn't at all bad. It takes a gpu up to 330mm (mine was 297 and I wasn't going to risk getting a case that could take up to 300)

I managed to squeeze a Matterhorn Black CPU Cooler, but it was a bit tight

Besty · 16 Apr 2016 at 16:16

I just did a build with the new corsair and I a really impressed by the build quality of the case and the value for money. it's a steal for the quality.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18726318