Spec me a Mid Sized Case :)

jrodga2k5 · 26 Jul 2010 at 19:30

Hey guys,
Really struggling in terms of choosing a new case for my PC. Essentially I am looking for a Mid Sized case which can provide both Decent Cable Management and Airflow.

I'm using an NZXT Hush at the moment and its ok but its a bit too small for my Noctua cooler, GTX280 and also the Cable Management is a nightmare due to the Corsair TX 650W PSU.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated as I really am struggling. Max height would probably be at 450 or 460mm at a push due to Desk Height Limitations. Pricewise around £80-85 max.

Cheers

imb4tman · 26 Jul 2010 at 19:36

Lian Li PC-7FN Case - Black

Some cable management. Large intake fan at front but only small amount of room at the back for exhaust.

jrodga2k5 · 26 Jul 2010 at 20:01

imb4tman said:
Lian Li PC-7FN Case - Black

Some cable management. Large intake fan at front but only small amount of room at the back for exhaust.

Nice quite like the look of it though the height may be a problem.

Keep em coming

C64 · 26 Jul 2010 at 20:32

It's tough with those height restrictions and budget I'd probably plump for the Fractal Design R2
Case size (WxHxD): 207.40 x440 x521.2mm
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-FD&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1556

Invaliduser · 26 Jul 2010 at 20:43

how about this? - NZXT Panzerbox. Cable management might be a fault, but it fits and would leave plenty of room for your card and cooler. Removable MOBO tray too - why dont we see more of these!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-018-NX&tool=3

jrodga2k5 · 26 Jul 2010 at 22:42

Yeah the height restrictions are quite annoying I know but just trying to find out the options.

I checked out the Fractal and it does look pretty awesome and then looking at the NZXT Panzerbox that looks good too, think I'll check out some reviews on both and see whats possibly best to go for.

I have to say the removable Mobo Tray does sound handy, again I agree, no idea why more companies don't do this.

Vidar · 27 Jul 2010 at 10:13

Not sure of the height etc but the Antec 902 is damn good case!

j.col · 27 Jul 2010 at 20:40

an antec mini p180?
its also very quite.
43.5cm(H) x 21.2cm(W) x 43.6cm(D)