Need a new case.

K1LLER HORNET · 14 Oct 2011 at 01:16

Looking for a new case.

Was set on getting the Corsair 650D but after reading about the noisy front fan, I've had a change of heart.

Any recommendations?

Dust filters are a must.

Thanks

stulid · 14 Oct 2011 at 01:20

500R in White - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-057-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

They are a bit lacking in dust filters though.

Sycho · 14 Oct 2011 at 02:00

The Raven RV03 is on this week only for a good price and it's one of the best performing air cases.You can just add a fan controller in future if the top fan disturbs you somewhat though it shouldn't be that noisy at all.(think they may of made it quieter than the RV02 models afterall but to be honest it's not loud anyway)

Link: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-075-SV&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1092

C64 · 14 Oct 2011 at 07:35

500R looks like it would be very noisy and just doesn't look like a £100 case just my opinion plus it looks like corsair have bunged in some fans that will push less air than a fart. I have read from a raven 3 purchaser some thread on this forum that the bottom leaks a bit too much noise but then maybe it's on his desk or he's used to a case with no fans no idea but I do know that I wouldn't call 180mm silverstone fans noisy have two in my case.Seems hard to beat the raven 3 in and around £100 overall with it's innovative design that is if you don't mind the plastics on the top and front.They should make a raven 3 with an ft02 exterior but then that would be £200.

K1LLER HORNET · 14 Oct 2011 at 21:54

The Raven looks like a solid case however, I do not like the plastic look of the case, coloured accents or the PSU mounting.
The FT02 is nice, buy a bit on the large size (length). It also costs the earth & I'd rather for for the 800D with that kind of money.

So I'm still thinking of getting the 650D.

Sycho · 14 Oct 2011 at 22:46

If you going for a Corsair case then the 650D is probably your best bet but do not get a 800D unless you are planning to watercool as for aircooling it's pretty mediocre.

The Raven RV02 is a brilliant case aswell that you should consider, sure there may be that plastic look but the performance/build quality is stunning.

Also the FT02B is brilliant and well worth the cash.(it destroys the 800D for air-cooling/design and probably one of the best cases ever made.)

One big factor with the Silverstone cases i mention is the dust filters are very easy to clean and work really well.