Full Tower Recommendations

Cyanide · 17 Apr 2015 at 20:36

Hi guys,

I'm planning an upgrade at some point this year and I'm trying to start by picking a case but I'm struggling.

I've currently got a 500R but it's too small. I need more space for HDD's and general access room around everything (cooling loop barely fits are the moment) so I'm thinking a full tower is the way to go.

My main issue is that I don't want anything flash, I just want a nice, simple, smart case for an office workstation.

I like the look of the Shinobi XL but I've heard mixed things about it's airflow because of the design of the front panel?

Anyways... Key points -
Smart and simple,
Enough space for 4-5 3.5" and 3-4 SSDs,
Space for custom water cooling with lots of room for access,
Not stupidly expensive (I know these things aren't cheap but no Lian Li DK-02X's!

)

Cheers

Dan

stulid · 17 Apr 2015 at 20:40

Phanteks - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-PT&groupid=2362&catid=2674

And they do a cheaper Enthoo pro.

setter · 18 Apr 2015 at 09:07

Id also reccomend the enthoo luxe. I used the shinobi xl, but as you state. Air intake in it is poor. Moved to an enthoo primo which has much better airflow. The luxe is pretty similar in this regard to the primo.

almostgfx · 18 Apr 2015 at 12:15

Anything by corsair

ChugNorris · 18 Apr 2015 at 20:01

Phanteks for sure, make some of the best cases on the market.

mraerosmith1981 · 19 Apr 2015 at 06:15

I must say I like my shinobi xl, yes the front intake isn't awesome, but a dremel could fix this.

And to be fair I'm running sli in mine and temps are not an issue

GTO656 · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:17

Phanteks for sure, they are brilliant cases!

Cyanide · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:00

Looks like I'll be having a look at the Phanteks then!

Thanks for the recommendations

PurplePhoenix · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:04

Phanteks beats NZXT and corsair evey time