New case for M ATX build.

[Digital X]

Looking for opinions on a few cases, I don't really want RGB but the 6 fans was the selling point on the 1st one especially in this heat. Not fussed about tempered glass, normal side panel is fine and up to £50 as I'm looking for cheap and cheerful.

GPU is a Zotac 1660 and Seasonic S12II with flat cables so don't need huge cable management space.

1. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/b-gr...-argb-midi-tower-case-black-bg-ca-07r-kk.html

May be missing fans as it's B grade but I can pick up new ones.

2. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/b-gr...m-midi-tower-case-black-bg-cas-klk-01625.html

Same as above really, less fans but cleaner look without RGB.

3. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/b-gr...-midi-tower-case-black-mesh-bg-ca-081-kk.html

All pretty similar and never had a Kolink case so looking for opinions. I know MATX in a mid tower leaves room but I'm fine with that.

 

[tamzzy]

Kolinks cases are fine. You can tell they have been built to a budget. If you're okay with that then I'd say they are very good value.
I've built in a few kolinks cases, so speaking from first hand experience

 

[Digital X]

OK cheers, any preferences out of the 3? I was leaning towards the 6 fan one tbh. I'll just disable RGB.

 

[mickyflinn]

OK cheers, any preferences out of the 3? I was leaning towards the 6 fan one tbh. I'll just disable RGB.

I purchased the 6 fan case got it for my son was well impressed .

This is nice but white

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-stronghold-midi-tower-gaming-case-white-tempered-glass-side-window-ca-03g-kk.html

 

[Tetras]

There's a white Lian Li A3 in b-grade (£40.99).

Don't think you need 6 fans for a 1660

 

[tamzzy]

Don't think you need 6 fans for a 1660

To be fair the performance of these fans aren't great, so I wouldn't really consider it 6 fans

 

[tamzzy]

OK cheers, any preferences out of the 3? I was leaning towards the 6 fan one tbh. I'll just disable RGB.

I've built in that HF Mesh before, it's pretty decent. As I've just mentioned the fans aren't the best so airflow wont be the best.

 

[Digital X]

I'll look at the Lian Li ty, deffo won't need 6 but they're free so...

 

[Gray2233]

I'll look at the Lian Li ty, deffo won't need 6 but they're free so...

You're running a pretty low powered system with an M-ATX board, you might as well enjoy the benefits of an M-ATX case and the A3 is a lovely bit of kit.

While it doesn't come with fans, any HSF you bung in there will offer ample airflow when paired with the other components you've listed, especially if you're using an AiO as when top mounted it'll exhaust heat out of the roof.

These aren't terrible at the moment if you'd rather go new and want case fans included:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case - White (SKU: CA-05Y-KK) = £41.99
• 1 x PHANTEKS XT M3 Micro-ATX Case, includes 3x 120mm Fans - Black (SKU: CAS-PHK-05735) = £52.89

Total: £94.88 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

I've built in both and they're spot on for the price, the XT-M3 especially and is actually my personal case (albeit in white), it's an amazing bit of kit and feels much more premium than you'd think £50 would get you.

 

[Digital X]

Cheers, the Kolink looks fine although I'll grab it in black if I can find it.

 

[freddie64]

Cheers, the Kolink looks fine although I'll grab it in black if I can find it.

You said you wasn't fussed about RGB.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Kolink Citadel Mesh Micro-ATX Case - Black (SKU: CA-051-KK) = £34.99

Total: £42.98 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

 

[Digital X]

I've ordered earlier, the Kolink Stronghold Prism, even cheaper on deals and offers than B Grade.

I really wanted a fan controller tbh so that seems pretty good to get.