Some class and good air flow

WatchTower · 1 Oct 2011 at 18:09

Most PC cases I see to be fair are ugly as sin eg almost every gaming PC case. I would lk
Ike something as classy has a Mac Pro case but it wouldn't have to be a rip off just something has stylish and classy. Any tips on where I should be looking?

ChrisD. · 1 Oct 2011 at 18:15

Budget?

I personally like the Lian Li cases and also the Silverstone I have.

Taste is subjective, good air flow is the FT02 (or Raven).

WatchTower · 1 Oct 2011 at 18:31

I think around £150

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 18:48

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18324134

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj4kveGtvl4

Now at a killer price.

ChrisD. · 1 Oct 2011 at 19:31

+1 for the Raven.

JayyCee · 1 Oct 2011 at 19:34

The raven has good airflow but is lacking that bit of class he is after. Lian Li, Cosair or the silverstone Ft02 might fit the bill.

WatchTower · 2 Oct 2011 at 08:43

I'm kinda liking the look of the Corsair Obsidian 650D. It's reported as a gaming case because it has a window but it isn't a plastic monstrosity. It's looks clean and fitting for a living room. There is great reviews on Youtube and looks tidy inside.

Goose · 2 Oct 2011 at 11:57

I'm keen on the 650D as well i'm just a little concerned by all the reports of it being very loud.

benjo · 2 Oct 2011 at 22:06

Lian Li's look the most elegant

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-268-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-152-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

My A05B has amazing build quality and finish.

Raikiri · 3 Oct 2011 at 02:05

As above, Lian Li should be your first port of call. Their V series in particular.

Jolteh · 3 Oct 2011 at 02:32

I'd say a fractal case, something like:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-010-FD&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1556

Probably not up to the build quality of the Lian Li, but they've be toting the same design for about the past decade so it's not surprising.

Raikiri · 3 Oct 2011 at 06:22

And of course the Fractal Arc Midi, although I feel a bit like a broken record it is a very good case.

C64 · 3 Oct 2011 at 23:11

Cooler Master ATCS 840 is another option in this price range I wouldn't go near the 650d after all the noise complaints about the front grill you know it's bad when people are taking a dremel to the front.

shamzzz · 3 Oct 2011 at 23:25

Fractal Design R3 is a very nice subtle looking case

chaotic_uk · 3 Oct 2011 at 23:44

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neoglow · 3 Oct 2011 at 23:50

Corsair 700D, pricey but lurvley. Its HUGE, lotsa air flow and spare room!

ChrisD. · 3 Oct 2011 at 23:51

Haven't there been a load of threads on here recently slating the Fractal cases?

JayyCee · 4 Oct 2011 at 08:14

neoglow said:
Corsair 700D, pricey but lurvley. Its HUGE, lotsa air flow and spare room!

I thought the 700/800D were very poor at Air cooling ?

Apem · 4 Oct 2011 at 16:39

neoglow said:
Corsair 700D, pricey but lurvley. Its HUGE, lotsa air flow and spare room!

Hmm lots of airflow I doubt that very much if its good for you thats fine but thats mainly a watercooling case the airflow is not very good in them. Where as a ATCS 840 can fit the same watercooling and has tons of decent aircooling.

mrk · 4 Oct 2011 at 20:52

Goose said:
I'm keen on the 650D as well i'm just a little concerned by all the reports of it being very loud.

I think the loudness comments are irrelevant because if you're spending this kind of money on such a case then you're no doubt going to be installing better fans anyway.

My 650D is laptop quiet while keeping my 4.3GHz i5 with GTX460 at a cool 37-41 degrees idle depending on the weather.

Looks cool too