Micro ATX case with good airflow - mesh front

[fromage]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a replacement case, I currently have a Thermaltake Versa H18 Tempered Glass but managed to break the glass panel a while back, after 2+ months of trying to source a new replacement side panel from Thermaltake who now have stopped replying to any emails (seemed to be going well for a replacement at the start).

So that leads me onto needing a new MATX case, with at least good airflow so a mesh style front would be ideal. Also it ideally would take 140mm front/top fans (as I have my own I want to use, so doesn't need to have many/any included) and be able to take a big/tall CPU cooler (Dark Rock Pro 4) preferably with no RGB.

I was looking at the Fractal Meshify Mini but the prices seem to have shot recently (with everything else) and would prefer to spend a little less.

The Thermaltake S100 TG looks great for the money though not sure what the airflow would be like with only thin strips down the side of the front panel.

So any recommended MATX cases that fit the bill welcomed.

Many Thanks

 

[oDannyR]

Maybe something like the Phanteks P300A could be an option? Supports 140mm front/top fans and has a mesh front.

The Dark Rock Pro 4 height is 162.8mm and the max supported for the P300A is 165mm, so that might be the only thing a bit tight.

 

[fromage]

Looks a good case but would prefer and actual MATX case

 

[SonicSW20]

I'm using a Silverstone RL08, seems to do a good job. Its a bit unconventional though as its an inverted layout.

 

[oDannyR]

How about the Meshify C Mini?

 

[MichaelAwkward]

Looks a good case but would prefer and actual MATX case

The P300A is actually smaller than a lot of MATX cases in depth and width. Same footprint just a bit taller.

Lian Li 205M is probably the smallest proper MATX case currently.

 

[freddie64]

How about

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Kolink Citadel Mesh Micro-ATX Case - Black= £44.99

Total: £56.09 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

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230mm wide though, but fits coolers up to 190mm and 140mm fans front and roof.

 

[random_matt]

Enthoo Evolv M-ATX maybe. You can buy modded panels too.

 

[Grimley]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x CoolerMaster MasterBox MB320L ARGB Micro-ATX Case - Black Tempered Glass= £54.95

Total: £66.05 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

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[fromage]

The Kolink looks great for the money even If I don't need the fans at half the price of a Meshify mini.

Thanks for the replies all.

 

[Unseul]

Not watched it, but gamer nexus just released a best airflow cases list: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsMNu0gWlZw

 

[Cob]

The P300A is fricking tiny. I’ve had to swap it for a P400A to have enough space for an RX 580 and a custom water loop.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

The Kolink looks great for the money even If I don't need the fans at half the price of a Meshify mini.

Thanks for the replies all.

It's a great case I've got the RGB version.