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Megahackerd

Megahackerd

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hey
just returned my zalman z11 case due to the i/o not working properly
although this is a great (read: amazing) case i should have paid attention to the size, and it is hard for me to plug the usb in because i have the mouse tray right above it
thus i am looking for a new case:
  • the i/o must be at the front and not at the top (unless the height is less than 40cm)
  • i need an external 5.25" support (i still have a dvd drive) and may need more space for upgrades
  • i have 4 hard drives (1*2.5"ssd and 3*3.5" hdd)
  • i have a non-modular seasonic psu with VERY thick cables thus i need cable management system
  • side window would be great
  • budget:£50
  • blue would be preferred as it matches the colour scheme, although it is NOT necessary
  • stock amd cpu fan
thanks in advance
 
I would recommend this, but read reviews elsewhere as the only review isn't valid on here

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/corsair-carbide-series-100r-mid-tower-case-black-cc-9011075-ww-ca-197-cs.html#comments

Another one you could try is this

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-aero-800-midi-tower-gaming-case-blue-ca-159-ae.html

Or if you wanted to save a bit of money then this is a well regarded case (no window though)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt-source-210-elite-midi-tower-case-black-ca-048-nx.html
 
Benjamham said:
I would recommend this, but read reviews elsewhere as the only review isn't valid on here

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/corsair-carbide-series-100r-mid-tower-case-black-cc-9011075-ww-ca-197-cs.html#comments

Another one you could try is this

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-aero-800-midi-tower-gaming-case-blue-ca-159-ae.html

Or if you wanted to save a bit of money then this is a well regarded case (no window though)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt-source-210-elite-midi-tower-case-black-ca-048-nx.html
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i was just looking at the corsair one
seems a decent case

aerocool doesnt have enough drive spaces :(

dont like the nzxt look

if it wasnt for the dvd drive i would have the nzxt source 340
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt-source-340-midi-tower-case-black-window-ca-152-nx.html

any thoughts on these:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-gt-a-window-midi-tower-black-ca-129-ae.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/in-win-503-midi-tower-case-black-red-ca-061-iw.html
 
The s340 3.5" bays are awful, no rubber isolation etc and really fiddly.
I am not too keen on the aerocool cases aesthetic, and I don't know much about it, so you are on your own with that one

As for the inwin 503, it is a good case, will be similar to the corsair case that I posted earlier (probably based on the same design ideas) However corsair are known to be generous with cable management space

Case aesthetics are very objective, so I can just recommend based on function. and I think the corsair 100r and the inwin 503 will be very close.
 
Benjamham said:
The s340 3.5" bays are awful, no rubber isolation etc and really fiddly.
I am not too keen on the aerocool cases aesthetic, and I don't know much about it, so you are on your own with that one

As for the inwin 503, it is a good case, will be similar to the corsair case that I posted earlier (probably based on the same design ideas) However corsair are known to be generous with cable management space

Case aesthetics are very objective, so I can just recommend based on function. and I think the corsair 100r and the inwin 503 will be very close.
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great that i was put off by not having odd 5.25" space

things to go for the aerocool case
  1. 3 hdd and separate 3 ssd support
  2. hot swap hdd at the top
  3. 3 odd bays
  4. original design
  5. fan controller
  6. dvd can be hidden and does not ruin the case
things no to go for the aerocool
  1. design might not be aesthetically pleasing
  2. only 3 hdd support - this means that i cannot add any extra hdd
  3. Restricted space for cable management (from kitgurus review

things to go for the in win case
  1. great design - love the tempered glass finish
  2. hot swap hdd at the top
  3. 1 usable odd bays
  4. 4 hdd/ssd support
  5. dvd can be hidden and does not ruin the case
things no to go for the in win case
  1. only one odd usable
  2. two 5.25 drive bays are useless
  3. only one usb 3.0
  4. little space around the motherboard (from techpowerup review)

things to go for the corsair case
  1. excellent simple look
  2. 4 hdd and ssd support
  3. 2 odd are usable
things no to go for the corsair
  1. cpu access hole is not large enough for the atx (from thinkcomputers review)
  2. no clearance from the top
  3. only two usb

i believe corsair is out of the equation - to me inwin wins with the look
but now....
aerocool seems more usable- really like the hotswap thing
can someone shine some light on me?
are there any other cases as good as these (for the same price of course)
 
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