Caselabs - Worth the cost?

HoneyBadger · 14 May 2017 at 08:34

Who has one? Was it worth the cost? Has anyone ever changed from a caselabs case to something else?

I've only ever heard good things about them but I just spec'd up an ITX (Mercury S3) and it's almost £400!

Legend · 14 May 2017 at 13:03

They are fantastic cases, but the cost is very high. Worth it? It depends what you're looking for. Harder pill to swallow in UK I think, what with shipping and especially if you get stung with customs charges. They can be a case for life though, so if that's your intention then the value is more arguable. Personally, I can't justify it, as I like to change my case every couple of years, if that, and I'd also like to see them come with glass panels... I'm not a fan of perspex, but in respect to everything else they are excellent.

HoneyBadger · 14 May 2017 at 17:22

Thanks for the feedback. It would seem now there is an EU distributer so you cannot actually order from the USA store anymore. Im not sure if I can link on here so I won't but you can easily find it. I was also looking at the ATX variants as well, at current exchange rates you're looking at about £650 for a fully loaded one single width, smaller ATX Chassis. A lot of money!

As you say though, if it's a case for life, then it's not so bad. Do they really have longevity?

RSR · 14 May 2017 at 17:55

I've just ordered a Merlin SM8, which I am currently waiting on to replace my Phanteks Evolv ATX TG. Ive been looking around for a while now and it seems to be the only case which seems to tick all the boxes for my requirements. It's a shame I couldn't have ordered it in white but I can always get it sprayed once it arrives which I am thinking about.

Zhuni · 14 May 2017 at 18:40

Might be worth a read

http://www.overclock.net/t/1629134/my-nightmare-experience-with-bestcases-caselabs-eu-supplier

khemist · 14 May 2017 at 19:31

I have a BH7 and i really love it, i'm only switching to another Caselabs case because this isn't suited to watercooling and i'm using an external setup just now.

I'll be going for one of the BH8 cases when they are released.

Most times my old cases end up getting scrapped but i'll be keeping this one for years.

Sem · 15 May 2017 at 10:50

Zhuni said:
Might be worth a read

http://www.overclock.net/t/1629134/my-nightmare-experience-with-bestcases-caselabs-eu-supplier

i bought my SM8 from them back in September and i couldn't fault them

they responded quickly to emails and even went to the warehouse and took pictures for me before i placed the order

Glanza · 15 May 2017 at 11:23

I've got one but got very lucky on the MM here as it's a cube one and not straight tower but it is the best case I've owned for ease of watercooling.

Would I buy one brand new, no.

HoneyBadger · 15 May 2017 at 11:59

Glanza said:
I've got one but got very lucky on the MM here as it's a cube one and not straight tower but it is the best case I've owned for ease of watercooling.

Would I buy one brand new, no.

Why not? Cost?

Glanza · 15 May 2017 at 12:14

HoneyBadger said:
Why not? Cost?

For new with shipping yes, it's too much imo. Don't get me wrong it's a great case and I can't see me getting rid of it no matter which setup I upgrade too.

romeooscarbravo · 15 May 2017 at 20:53

I got my SMA8 second hand. I would recommend it to anyone however even second hand it still costed an absolute bomb. Doubt i would buy one brand new though as i couldn't justify the price of it.

JediFragger · 15 May 2017 at 22:31

Bought a lush S5 from Defi here the other week;

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/caselabs-s5-ergotech-freedom-monitor-arm.18775872/

Waiting on X299/Ryzen 9/Coffee Lake before starting my new build

Also bought his WC kit that's in the pics! Sweet stuff

One Vision · 18 May 2017 at 00:44

Great foir highend custom water. Had one of these way back in early 2011.

deFiniLoGy · 18 May 2017 at 02:57

HoneyBadger said:
Who has one? Was it worth the cost? Has anyone ever changed from a caselabs case to something else?

I've only ever heard good things about them but I just spec'd up an ITX (Mercury S3) and it's almost £400!

Owned a M8, S5 and currently still has an S3.

Changed from M8 to S5 and now to a Define S while I wait for the NSG S0.

And they are one of the best case money can buy, and if you are planning on building an awesome loop in it and plan to keep the case for a good while then it's well worth it.

RSR · 3 Jun 2017 at 20:11

I got annoyed on the long wait ordering from Caselabs direct, so last week I switched my order to use their EU distro which is mentioned above. So far I can't fault the service from them as they have been very helpful via emails my case should arrive on Monday or Tuesday this week as looking at the tracking at the moment, its in Germany.

I will confirm once its all arrived safe and sound.

HoneyBadger · 4 Jun 2017 at 13:30

RSR said:
I got annoyed on the long wait ordering from Caselabs direct, so last week I switched my order to use their EU distro which is mentioned above. So far I can't fault the service from them as they have been very helpful via emails my case should arrive on Monday or Tuesday this week as looking at the tracking at the moment, its in Germany.

I will confirm once its all arrived safe and sound.

Are you in the UK? I've read that Caselabs USA will not/cannot do any orders to Europe now because of their agreement with bestcases. (Also been looking on their website!)

RSR · 4 Jun 2017 at 13:58

HoneyBadger said:
Are you in the UK? I've read that Caselabs USA will not/cannot do any orders to Europe now because of their agreement with bestcases. (Also been looking on their website!)

Yes, I am in the UK. That's odd as my order was with Caselabs directly mind you I am still waiting on my refund from them.

Edit: I have just been looking on the Caselabs site and the SM8 you seem to be able order without a problem but the SMA8 won't complete the order.

Legend · 4 Jun 2017 at 14:37

I would like to see Caselabs use tempered glass on their cases... I think they could do a mighty fine job if they did so. I just can't abide acrylic having used glass for a while now, it's so much nicer.

RSR · 6 Jun 2017 at 11:07

My SM8 arrived all safe and sound so it seems from their EU distributor, it just need to put it all together now. So the details will be in my build thread.

HoneyBadger · 6 Jun 2017 at 13:15

RSR said:
My SM8 arrived all safe and sound so it seems from their EU distributor, it just need to put it all together now. So the details will be in my build thread.

Look forward to it.