Looking to replace my case

dazza13 · 7 Jan 2011 at 13:46

I currently have one of these

Coolermaster Centurion 532

And am looking to replace it with a case that has a bit better cooling, cable tidy options and if possible a cut out for cpu back plate changing. I already have an antec 300 with my other machine so would like some thing different.

The only issue is that the dimensions can't really be any bigger more importantly the height as it sits in my computer cabinet, any one have any suggestions on what i could replace it with?

Cheers in advance for any help.

dazza13 · 7 Jan 2011 at 15:51

sorry budget up to £80 but preferably around £50.

Hmm never looked at the HAF ones as just thought they where all fairly big, will oookat that one will need to get the tape measure out tonight as 20mm might still be to much

dazza13 · 7 Jan 2011 at 18:54

Yes there is only 10mm space from the top of the 532 to the keyboard tray.

I'm not sure if taking the feet off would be enough, also that would then block the bottom vent under the psu.

Maybe it's time to look for a new computer cabinet as this one is very limited for air flow and case size.

dazza13 · 7 Jan 2011 at 19:58

No the scout is no good the 532 is only 460mm high the depth is 495, but thanks any way.

It might have to be a desk upgrade after all if I want decent case, will have to work on the wife to see if I can get more space in the dinning room where i'm currently relgated to.

Edit: Hmm what about the fractal r3 it's only 440mm high, will it provide decent airflow seems to have cable management and cpu cut, but will the noise dapening keep the heat in?

dazza13 · 7 Jan 2011 at 21:21

Thanks c64 the k62 is still to big at 496mm.

Thanks Enigma that is a pretty nice looking case it seems to tick all the boxes except it's ferocious price tag which is a little out of my budget.

dazza13 · 10 Jan 2011 at 09:25

Thanks for those suggestions, i've decided to go down a different route have convinced my other half to let me get rid of the cabinet and get a proper desk now so i'm no longer going to be restricted height wise on a case.

Just need to find a decent desk now and then can start looking for a decent case.

Thanks for all the suggestions much appreciated.