Is it normal to have an obsession with your system case

lawrence281 · 9 Jan 2015 at 20:46

Just a fun topic, but I always feel like i'm undecided with whatever case I get, I get this and then later on decide i want something else when its too late

So damn picky...it's almost like a drug addiction! but I guess its normal wanting to upgrade your system specs in the same aspect of case looks and its functionality.

stulid · 9 Jan 2015 at 20:49

Some cases don't age well, they look great one week then the next week they look like crap as something new is released that makes them look 10+ years old in design.

Ace Modder · 9 Jan 2015 at 21:00

You know what it is... its cos you cannot say oh this case is better than this case, like you can with a GPU or with a CPU etc.

Its a very subjective item, based on looks, style, personal preference etc.

lawrence281 · 9 Jan 2015 at 21:51

stulid said:
Some cases don't age well, they look great one week then the next week they look like crap as something new is released that makes them look 10+ years old in design.

So very true, I dread for my wallet of what 2015 has in store for case designs :eek:

ChugNorris · 10 Jan 2015 at 01:05

Phanteks, Antec, Lian Li, Bitfenix, Raijintek and even the likes of Aerocool have some excellent cases due in 2015. It's a good time to be in the market for a new case!

IceShock · 10 Jan 2015 at 01:12

Iv used 4 cases in 14 years

what's wrong with you people! Infact my first case is still going strong now, built a rig in it for my missus check my cig for a log

lol

easyrider · 10 Jan 2015 at 01:27

I'm still using my Akasa Eclipse...Its seen many builds and I love it.

setter · 10 Jan 2015 at 09:53

I've always used cases that are quite subtle externally, ie no fancy lights or gamer features. When I have swapped its more for cooling ability or things like cable management features. The enthoo primo in sig is my fourth case in 10 years. I can see me keeping it a long time as it ticks all the right boxes for my requirements.

Rainagul · 10 Jan 2015 at 11:30

In general I use the same hardware for years, but I always change case as often as I can.

Schizo · 10 Jan 2015 at 11:45

My first proper case that I loved was a antec p190,awesome case,quiet,nice and solid,had a door which I loved,got into the upgrade bug and have cases from £600 to £50,I still miss my p190,best case I have had due to it looking good and serving a purpose.

Have spent over £1000 on cases and it's a waste of money in my eyes,wish I stuck with the p190.

Little_Crow · 10 Jan 2015 at 14:28

I've had my Antec P180 for the last ~9 years - I don't even remember what case I had before that - probably a horrible generic beige jobby.

I only obsess over the case when doing a new build - once it's built I don't really worry about it.
I'm currently in the obsessing phase for a new build. I think I've narrowed it down to between the Corsair Air 540 and the Phantek Enthoo Pro - which couldn't be more different cases tbh.