Compact ATX case?

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Been mulling over a long overdue new build for ever and a day, so choice of a new case is here. I'd like something nice as I keep my builds for years. I fancy something more compact and one of the neatest looks like the Jonsbo D41. Anything out there that might also fit the bill?
 
Been looking at the Meshify 2 Mini, & the Meshify 2 Compact. (the Compact isn't as compact as the name suggest) That said the lions share of cases are all pretty close bar the odd one. I've seen Fractal cases and quality wise they seem decent for the money. I've never actually seen a Jonsbo case in any guise so bit of an unknown quantity.
 
I've seen loads of positive comments about Jonsbo, but can't recall any negatives. I've toyed with the idea of getting one for a SFF backup server build (N3 maybe? - the one with about 8 hot swap bays).
The N3 looks to be a nice case. But I can't recall seeing and on the UK sites. That said I wasn't looking as such. It would seem lots of people are waiting on new stock from Jonsbo.
 
Not small, but the design helps is the Fractal North, specially the mesh version.
My old long in the tooth system is in a CM690 MKI, which to be honest I still rate as a decent case in spite of its age. My only only criticism is that it's a big old beast, hence me looking for something smaller. When I started looking the Fractal North and the NZXT H5 were top of the list, but they are not significantly smaller and a tad wider. Now I've gotten a bee in my bonnet about building something more compact the D41, closely followed my the Meshify 2 Mini have gone to the top of the list for the moment. Likewise I looked at the Corsair 3000D but reviews as you say were mixed. Apparently the Thermaltake Tower 200 although sold as an ITX case can be coaxed into accepting an mATX mobo. Though I'm not sure I'd want the hassle or like the vending machine look. I had a quick look at the Jonsbo TK-1 last night but need to check the dimensions again. I've looked at so many the past few days they are starting to blur into on set of dimensions for everything...:)
 
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Imho Jonsbo d41 mesh is better , definitely looks better.
While case choice and aesthetics are a very personal choice, I tend to agree. That said you like what you like. I noted the D41 screen version also has the standard mesh insert supplied should you prefer it instead. Some RGB setups look fantastic but my case is sat up a corner so other the front panel anything else would go unseen. Biggest issue with the D41 at the moment is finding one in stock. I'm sure within a few weeks they will be everywhere, however for the moment they are thin on the ground.
This is just the case choice, wait until I have to decide to go AIO or Air... :cry: :cry:
 
Rather than start a new thread, my question is the same, best compact atx case, the Jonsbo D41 mesh (no screen) seems to fit my needs 360 AIO 180mm psu, atx etc, but I was wondering if there are better options or anything that is soon to be released?

A new case that appears to be gaining popularity is the Lian-Li A3 mATX. I've actually just bought one. I was looking at the D41 myself, but after seeing a few reviews and builds on YouTue thought the A3 looked a really versatile case. I've not started my build yet so it's still sitting in the box, but I had a quick play and the quality and functionality are very good. Have a look on the Lian-Li site for the various AIO choices the case will accept, it's about as good as they come at the moment, certainly at the price point.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/dan-x-lian-li-a3-matx-case.18989264/
 
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But you never quite know what might be released soon, I've spent hours looking at cases.....it would take me less than 20 percent of that time, to actually put the system together...
LOL... You are not alone. I've spent hours/week choosing my next build. Yet for the use I will put it to 99.9% of the stuff would easily meet my needs. I could knock up a system in a morning if I actually bought some parts instead of hunting for yet another tiny review... :)
 
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