Need some case advice

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 11:18

Due to space and wanting multi monitors I am having to sell my Haf XB, due to this I need to get a tower case so I can keep it on my desk still.
I currently have a green and black colour scheme going so would like to keep that going and need it to have relatively decent cooling options.

Prefer simple clean looking cases when they are towers no huge angles and shapes.
Any suggestions? I was thinking the Bitfenix Shinobi but a little put off by having to use an adaptor for my ssds and have the cooling isn't great.

Marine-RX179 · 3 Sep 2014 at 11:42

Think if you would state any preference in terms of whether you want windowed panel and budget would make it easier for people to make suggestions.

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 11:48

That is an excellent point and I am shocked I forgot that. Windowed is fine and budget is sub 100 preferably

Marine-RX179 · 3 Sep 2014 at 11:55

How about the Corsair Carbide 540?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-143-CS&groupid=2362&catid=2280

It's shorter than most ATX cases (but is fatter due to the dual-chamber design).

The look from the front of the case may or may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you are putting on your desk (assuming you have enough space) and with the window-side facing yourself it would look quite good with the internal of the case clearly on display (if it is something you would like to do).

Bart_Hunt · 3 Sep 2014 at 11:58

When it's back in stock get this one:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower Enthusiast Case with Window £89.99
Total : £99.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:04

Marine-RX179 said:
How about the Corsair Carbide 540?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-143-CS&groupid=2362&catid=2280

It's shorter than most ATX cases (but is fatter due to the dual-chamber design).

The look from the front of the case may or may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you are putting on your desk (assuming you have enough space) and with the window-side facing yourself it would look quite good with the internal of the case clearly on display (if it is something you would like to do).

I do like the look of that case and it was a toss up between the haf xb and that originally but I need it to be slimmer which is a shame as that case is interesting.

Bart_Hunt · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:09

That Enthoo is out of stock right now, but if you can spend a littler more I'd look at the bigger versions of it.

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:11

Bart_Hunt said:
That Enthoo is out of stock right now, but if you can spend a littler more I'd look at the bigger versions of it.

Does the window add anything to the cooling as the non windowed is available and 10 pound cheaper

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:15

Having said that the windowed is due soon apparently according to the page and I can wait for it

anthony566 · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:18

korgtronix said:
Due to space and wanting multi monitors I am having to sell my Haf XB, due to this I need to get a tower case so I can keep it on my desk still.
I currently have a green and black colour scheme going so would like to keep that going and need it to have relatively decent cooling options.

Prefer simple clean looking cases when they are towers no huge angles and shapes.
Any suggestions? I was thinking the Bitfenix Shinobi but a little put off by having to use an adaptor for my ssds and have the cooling isn't great.

I have one of these and it looks really good and it should go well with your colour scheme

Corsair Vengeance C70 Midi Tower Gaming Case

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-067-CS&groupid=2362&catid=1489

also you are 39 post away from free OCUK postage .... that will knock £8 off the price

Marine-RX179 · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:21

Windowed panel usually is for those that have the preference of showing off their "hardware-porn" to themselves or others. If you have no preference in this matter, a non-windowed case would be better choice especially if it is cheaper.

Lots of time windowed-panel come at the cost of losing the fan-mounts on the side-panel that are available on the non-windowed panel as well.

korgtronix · 3 Sep 2014 at 12:58

I think the Corsair is the wrong green, the sniper green is quite bright which is what I tried to match for the rest of the case.

I am considering the non windowed as I haven't gotten round to braiding my cables yet anyway so the innards not being on show wouldn't matter. Although I wonder how easy it would be to grab a windowed side for that Phantek case if I decided further down the line to change that.