New case £50 - £80

Nate75 · 20 Mar 2012 at 11:31

Hi Folks.

Looking to get a new case for around the £50 - £80 mark.

The Shinobi green windowed case looks suitable.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-026-BX

It will need to house a 560ti and have USB 3.0

Any recommendations? Or should I just go for the Shinobi?

Thanks.

King Damager · 20 Mar 2012 at 11:36

Shinobi is pretty much the top choice, but take a look at:
Corsair 400R
CM690ii
Zalman z9.

kd

numatic.nathan · 20 Mar 2012 at 11:38

Shinobi or Fractal R3 would be my top choices, both very well made and nice looking cases.

Nexus18 · 20 Mar 2012 at 12:45

Bitfenix Raider, but if you prefer the looks of the shinobi then be sure to buy some additional fans for the front and maybe the top as well.

Here is my review of the Raider:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18360541

HecFam · 20 Mar 2012 at 12:50

+1 Shinobi

lrlcr · 20 Mar 2012 at 12:52

Have a look in the members market, you could probably pick up a haf-x/raven/800d for that sort of money in near immaculate condition.

King Damager · 20 Mar 2012 at 12:54

Doubt you'd get a Haf-X or 800d for that kind of money.. but yeah a second hand Raven wouldn't be a bad idea...

kd

Nate75 · 20 Mar 2012 at 12:57

Thanks for the info and advice.

From reading up on the boards it seems the Shinobi is highly rated. I will check out the other models and if I get the Shinobi pick up an extra fan or 2.

Nate75 · 20 Mar 2012 at 14:17

The Raider and Fractal R3 look great as does the Shinobi.

Does anyone know if the Fractal R3 has USB 3.0 ports as it's not mentioned in the specs:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-009-FD

King Damager · 20 Mar 2012 at 14:27

Fractal do do a USB3.0 kit. I don't know if the OcUK cases ship with these though..

I'd ask in here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=117

kd

jessbob · 21 Mar 2012 at 00:29

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-221-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

What about the HAF 912 it looks to be a very solid case with tons of room , but it might not have the looks you want .

yasen78 · 21 Mar 2012 at 12:05

How about the XigmaTech Midgard II? Why is it not put into consideration or I am missing a point here?