What case for under £50?

kn100 · 11 Jan 2013 at 19:10

Hello all, I am looking into buying a new case today, now, in the next 2-3 hours so any short term deals are good.

I am here in the UK and I need a case that meets the following criteria
- Will fit a full ATX motherboard along with a ATI 7950
- IS QUIET - This is the second most important criteria. I know it's the parts internally more than the case itself, but eh.
- Preferably doesn't light up garishly, unless it's done classy. I am not a fan of bright LED's!

What cases would you guys recommend? My budget is £50 but if there is something CONSIDERABLY better for £60 I'd consider that too.

stulid · 11 Jan 2013 at 20:10

I suppose the BitFenix Shinobi fits the bill.

KingBrian · 11 Jan 2013 at 22:48

stulid said:
I suppose the BitFenix Shinobi fits the bill.

+1, I have this case for my home server, excellent little case with a few bits and bobs.

olivier renault · 12 Jan 2013 at 01:34

Also, Xigmatek Midgard 2, Corsair Carbide 200R.

kn100 · 12 Jan 2013 at 02:16

I ended up getting the Zalman Z11 Plus - Just because it's USB3 - and it's very large - plus lighting seems classy rather than over the top!

Any comments on this particular case? I do kinda wish I got the Midgard 2 though, gorgeous case.

olivier renault · 12 Jan 2013 at 02:40

It's a Z9+ with a dress. One problem is the GPU compatibility (290mm). The rest is OK. It's a decent case.

The MSI Twin Frozr is 261mm, the DirectCU II V2 is 280mm, the Gigabyte WindForce 3x is 285mm, so just about squeezable.

The DirectCU II is 300mm, the HIS IceQ is 295mm.

All from manufacturer websites.

flamezmack · 12 Jan 2013 at 10:35

stulid said:
I suppose the BitFenix Shinobi fits the bill.