Spec me a new case

Smokey26 · 14 Mar 2020 at 14:16

Hi guys, ive pretty much got the build sorted, just struggling on what case to buy. Id like good airflow first, noise isn't a massive issue, don't want it crazy loud though.

The Phanteks P400 RGB looks very nice on OCUK 83quid.

The Coolermaster H500 has got my attention and the MasterBox MB511 RGB.

Any others?

clifbel · 14 Mar 2020 at 15:48

There's the Silverstone RL06 as well which was a popular case although my friend said that the case fans included are a bit noisy hit he might not be controlling them.

And also the Cooler master NR600 if you want something more plain

The classic Meshify C

And there's potentially a new Lancool 2 mesh version coming out! July ish.

Smokey26 · 15 Mar 2020 at 15:43

Think im gonna go for the Phanteks.

Dying_Snail · 15 Mar 2020 at 16:21

Smokey26 said:
Think im gonna go for the Phanteks.

Don't know about the other cases, but I do like my P400A DRGB, I've got a rx 590 which is meant to be hot and loud, but mine seems to be cool and quiet think my case is helping a lot with that.

clifbel · 15 Mar 2020 at 19:33

Dying_Snail said:
Don't know about the other cases, but I do like my P400A DRGB, I've got a rx 590 which is meant to be hot and loud, but mine seems to be cool and quiet think my case is helping a lot with that.

How do you find the gap between the front of the case and the end of your Mobo? That's the only thing putting me off the P400 as it just looks like dead space from other people who have done builds in them?

Smokey26 said:
Think im gonna go for the Phanteks.

I think the P400A is a great choice. I'm eyeing up the P300A myself although they don't seem to do an ARGB version which is what makes the P400A so popular/good value for money.

Dying_Snail · 15 Mar 2020 at 20:07

clifbel@hotmail said:
How do you find the gap between the front of the case and the end of your Mobo? That's the only thing putting me off the P400 as it just looks like dead space from other people who have done builds in them?

It's not something I've really noticed or thought about so saying that it can't bother me.

clifbel · 15 Mar 2020 at 20:14

Dying_Snail said:
It's not something I've really noticed or thought about so saying that it can't bother me.

I guess it's useful to have that extra space for when graphics cards get inevitably longer. My current case probably couldn't fit most of today's graphics card due to the HDD and 5.25" cages at the front now. Hmm something to consider. Thank you!

ShiWarrior · 15 Mar 2020 at 20:24

Just built a coolermaster H500M, highly recommend, see my thread

Dying_Snail · 15 Mar 2020 at 20:24

clifbel@hotmail said:
I guess it's useful to have that extra space for when graphics cards get inevitably longer. My current case probably couldn't fit most of today's graphics card due to the HDD and 5.25" cages at the front now. Hmm something to consider. Thank you!

Yea I don't think many graphic cards wouldn't fit as it can support upto 420mm graphics if my memory serves me right.

Here's a pic please excuse the poor quality I'm not great at photos.

https://imgur.com/a/gOdL3PI

clifbel · 15 Mar 2020 at 23:24

Dying_Snail said:
Yea I don't think many graphic cards wouldn't fit as it can support upto 420mm graphics if my memory serves me right.

Here's a pic please excuse the poor quality I'm not great at photos.

https://imgur.com/a/gOdL3PI

Yea hopefully they don't end up getting that big! The build looks totally awesome thank you for posting it!