Fractal R4 still a good case?

TheLegendOfMart · 30 Jul 2013 at 09:06

I am very particular in how my case looks and I've spent past 2-3 days trying to find a case I like.

I thought about the Thermaltake Urban S31 but the front door hinges are plastic and crack easily. I also looked at the Bitfenix Ronin but it's not out yet.

Only other case around £80 is the Fractal R4, I know its a "quiet" case but is it good for cooling, I plan to take the large drive bay out for cooling crossfire 7850s.

The Corsair 540 is a really nice looking case but its a bit over budget for me.

I really don't want to go any cheaper than £70~ as I have a Fractal 3000 but its not big enough and is looking a little worse for wear now.

Doomedspeed · 30 Jul 2013 at 10:28

Out of those i would go for the Ronin myself (though i do like the R4's Style.

Im going to throw another into the ring though (one i'f go for), the Lian Li PC-7HX: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-573-LL&groupid=2362&catid=187

Lian Li case are amazingly well built and this seems to be an excellent case.

TheLegendOfMart · 30 Jul 2013 at 10:49

I had a Q11 when I had ITX machine, build quality was good but it was a fingerprint magnet.

Doomedspeed · 30 Jul 2013 at 11:12

TheLegendOfMart said:
I had a Q11 when I had ITX machine, build quality was good but it was a fingerprint magnet.

Very true, If that bothers you the Lian Li isn't for you.

Corsair 300R?

TheLegendOfMart · 30 Jul 2013 at 11:19

I thought it looked a bit cheap personally.

I know I am awkward to help, I don't know why I am so hung up on the looks of a case when a £20 one could hold everything I wanted it to.

Are the Aerocool X-Predator X3s any good, for something a bit different?

Doomedspeed · 30 Jul 2013 at 12:57

Fair enough..

Everyone has there own style..

I spent £80 on my case and every penny was well spent IMO, could have had a £30 case but wanted the extra style and quality.

Not sure about the look of the X3's.. The Corsair C70's look better. (similar kind of style)

TheLegendOfMart · 30 Jul 2013 at 13:48

Thanks for the help, probably going to go for X3. 200mm fan at front and ability to put one in the roof.

Want something that is a bit unconventional but has loads of cooling, my reference 7850s sound like jet engines.