cases between £30-£60

atomos · 8 Dec 2011 at 07:31

Hi forum goers.

I know it isnt much of a budget for a case but am spending most my budget on the hardware . I will be getting a i5 2500k, midrange z68 mothrboard and a watercool block like the h20. Note: will be over clocking some
Things i would like in a case in preference order are...
1.filters to keep that nasty dust out lol.
2. Large fans (i take it this will make it quieter?).
3.side window
4.blue lights interer/fans as psu im resusing glows blue
5. Nice and roomy so i can keep for the future.

I know this might be all a tall order but thx for any help

Tavster · 8 Dec 2011 at 10:40

Take a look at the 600T, It ticks most of the boxes apart from the blue lights, but you could always get some aftermarket fans and change them out!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-043-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

Liquiduk · 8 Dec 2011 at 10:47

Tavster said:
Take a look at the 600T, It ticks most of the boxes apart from the blue lights, but you could always get some aftermarket fans and change them out!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-043-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

His budget is £30-60, so I would suggest a CoolerMaster 430 Elite. Nice space, not bad cooling.

HaggisUK · 8 Dec 2011 at 10:53

Zalman Z9, never in stock here but is elsewhere if you look around
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-ZA&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=736

camerongray · 8 Dec 2011 at 11:23

I personally use a Sharkoon T9 Value - Very good value for money IMO - Metal can be a bit on the thin side but cooling is decent, looks good, has dust filters (They are a bit of a pain to clean but work great), decent cable management as well as front USB 3.0. I also found no issues fitting my PC inside (Specs in signature)

I also made a video review of this case so if you want to see it just let me know

spenncerr · 8 Dec 2011 at 16:50

I can thoroughly recommend the Zalman Z9. I can upload photos if you need.

shootersam · 8 Dec 2011 at 18:14

HaggisUK said:
Zalman Z9, never in stock here but is elsewhere if you look around
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-ZA&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=736

+1

Zynck · 8 Dec 2011 at 21:36

camerongray said:
I also made a video review of this case so if you want to see it just let me know

I would definately want to see this review, I'm considering buying that same case for my new build

beefybarn · 8 Dec 2011 at 22:14

Just built a couple of rigs in the Z9 and have to say with a bit of planning its a great case.

prattlesnake42 · 11 Dec 2011 at 00:40

430 Elite mate

or one of nzxt's budget cases

shadow_boxer · 11 Dec 2011 at 00:50

BitFenix Shinobi Gaming Windowed Case - Black or the Zalman Z9.

kmetek · 11 Dec 2011 at 09:19

why on earth no 3,5'' external bay? internal card reader, anyone?

Threepwood · 11 Dec 2011 at 10:04

kmetek said:
why on earth no 3,5'' external bay? internal card reader, anyone?

Regarding what?

If its the shinobi, it comes with one, it's just not in the photos.

kmetek · 11 Dec 2011 at 12:16

no overall cases, 50% of them don't have 3,5'' external bay, 25% of them have at least some kind of converter 5,25'' to 3,5''.

atomos · 12 Dec 2011 at 21:05

Was looking at all the cases and the more I looked the less perfect they were lol.

Was thinking I might need to up my budget as looking at the cases I've now decided it needs a bottom case psu and the drive bays should be side ways preferably. I do like rubber gromits for where the cables go in and out of the back of the case too.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-056-CS&tool=3

I am defenitly steering towards this case even though no side window (be perfect then lol). What do you think of this or other cases under £80?

BTW.. can u just add dust filters to most cases?