Help me choose a case

famas · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:13

Hey all,
I'm going to start buying parts for a new gaming rig, probably a ryzen build and I want to go small form factor for the case as I've always had large cases and want something a bit more compact for a change.
I also want to move away from water cooling and go back to air.

I've seen the Antec cube razer edition which I really like with its top window showing off the GFX card but that case is a bit out of price range.

I cant find any other cases that have a top window like this, the only one that comes close is the Raijintek styx which has a side window and a mesh top which I could mod but I'd rather not get into that if I can help it.

I'm after that style of case rather than an tower type.

Can any one recommend any others to take a look at. ITX cases are all new to me so any advice would be great.

cheers

Minibiker · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:20

I know its probably not to your fancy but I have the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX and its a smart looking case, Very compact and a nice window to show it off on the side..However now they have a Tempered glass version which looks even more sexier

famas · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:28

Thanks for the suggestion, that's a nice looking case but it's not quite what I'm after.

Was hoping for something that would show off the fan side of the GFX card if possible either on top or on the side of the case.

TallPaul1878 · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:40

The selection of AM4 motherboards in mini-itx format is pretty poor.

I personally think you'd be better off looking at micro-atx instead.

The Fractal Design Mini C is a great looking m-atx case and I'm sure they do a tempered glass version if that's your thing.

But if you're dead set on a mini-itx build then there are still some other good options for you

TallPaul1878 · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:40

If you want a showpiece case then look at those Thermaltake wall mountable jobbies.

TallPaul1878 · 20 Aug 2017 at 15:46

Or the Phanteks Evolved Shift.

I'm pretty sure that comes with a riser cable to orient the graphics card to display the top side.

famas · 20 Aug 2017 at 18:35

cheers for the suggestions paul.
The Fractal Design Mini C isn't really the style I'm after.

The Thermaltake could be cool but not my thing really, it would look a total mess once i'd finished with it

Not sure on the Phanteks, I;ll have a look into it.

Its a shame the Antec cube is so expensive as that's ideal.

Right now I'm thinking of modding a Raijintek styx with a perspex window and removing the top mesh and putting perspex in there as well.