Hello all,
Starting to look at putting together a new rig and thought I may treat myself to a new case at the same time.
My current case is similar to this one http://www.casecom.com.tw/midigaming/CS14-spec.html except that the USB ports are where that middle insert is. It has 6 fan mountings (1 x front and rear, 2x top and side) populated with these Akasa Piranha 120mm fans https://www.overclockers.co.uk/thre...mance-pwm-air-ripper-blade-fan-bu-004-ak.html
My requirements are for at least one 120/140mm in the front over the HDD, 2x120/140mm on the side, 2x120/140 on the top and 1x120mm rear. Don't do water cooling and not especially interested in perspex side panel as the case is floor mounted and cannot see the side.
I would prefer USB on the top or at least top front and a bottom mounted PSU.
So, the question is this. There are a couple of "cheap" cases (<£35) that meet this requirement so why would I want to spend £50/£100 on something else? What, in reality do they offer for the large increase in dosh? I mean, my current Casecom has served me very well for 5 years so I don't think build quality is an issue...you put your parts in, close up and let it be. I have changed stuff over the years and it has managed to withstand all the "rigours" that has entailed.
I like the look and feel of these two cases https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cougar-volant-2-midi-tower-gaming-case-red-ca-005-cu.html Cougar @£33 and this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-strike-x-one-midi-tower-case-black-ca-010-ae.html Aerocool @ £34.
I mean does this Lian Li really justify the extra £65 (almost double) cost? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian-li-pc-9nb-essence-series-midi-tower-case-black-ca-613-ll.html
In fact, it only has room for two fans!
Thanks for your input.
NB
Starting to look at putting together a new rig and thought I may treat myself to a new case at the same time.
My current case is similar to this one http://www.casecom.com.tw/midigaming/CS14-spec.html except that the USB ports are where that middle insert is. It has 6 fan mountings (1 x front and rear, 2x top and side) populated with these Akasa Piranha 120mm fans https://www.overclockers.co.uk/thre...mance-pwm-air-ripper-blade-fan-bu-004-ak.html
My requirements are for at least one 120/140mm in the front over the HDD, 2x120/140mm on the side, 2x120/140 on the top and 1x120mm rear. Don't do water cooling and not especially interested in perspex side panel as the case is floor mounted and cannot see the side.
I would prefer USB on the top or at least top front and a bottom mounted PSU.
So, the question is this. There are a couple of "cheap" cases (<£35) that meet this requirement so why would I want to spend £50/£100 on something else? What, in reality do they offer for the large increase in dosh? I mean, my current Casecom has served me very well for 5 years so I don't think build quality is an issue...you put your parts in, close up and let it be. I have changed stuff over the years and it has managed to withstand all the "rigours" that has entailed.
I like the look and feel of these two cases https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cougar-volant-2-midi-tower-gaming-case-red-ca-005-cu.html Cougar @£33 and this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-strike-x-one-midi-tower-case-black-ca-010-ae.html Aerocool @ £34.
I mean does this Lian Li really justify the extra £65 (almost double) cost? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian-li-pc-9nb-essence-series-midi-tower-case-black-ca-613-ll.html
In fact, it only has room for two fans!
Thanks for your input.
NB