Your Favourite cases of all time Ranked

Even though I never owned one i have to give props to the antec p180/182 and the Coolermaster ATCS 111

cases are still copying the antecs to this day like phanteks

I still own an akasa eclipse too, favorite looks wise is the fortress ft02 and my beloved ft01
 
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I loved my old Lian-li V1000, even got it sprayed at a car body shop. The Bitfenix prodigy was also a cracking case as well, though the handles got annoying after a while for me. Now rocking a Fractal duo of a Define Nano S and a Core 500, both excellent.

A pal of mine had the Lian-li snail case, which was a random but fun case.

Next up for me, when it arrives, will be the Cooler Master NR200P, which I hope makes the list.
 
Still have a HAF X to this day from 12 years ago powering some older rig.
Thermally it's still right up there even today, but it always had looks only a mother could love!
 
1) Phanteks Evolv X (Owned, retired)
2) SilverStone RM42-502 4U Rackmount E-ATX Server Chassis (Owned, active as it supports watercooling) in my rack
3) Razer Tomahawk ITX (Got it in the garage, awaiting a new ITX build next year)
4) Fractal Design Nano ITX (Owned, retired)
5) Corsair 250D ITX (Owned, retired)
6) NZXT Manta (Owned, retired)
7) In-Win Winbot (Never owned, love it though)

I've owned over 50 cases in my 20 years building computers, but those are the highlights.

The worst?
I had 3 Parvum cases, all rubbish.
 
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Dreamed with the Silverstone Temjin for ages. Couldn’t afford one.
My favourite case so far is the O11 XL. I know, the vanilla case, but with few fans, great performance and looks great. Very solid case. Waiting delivery of the O11 Air Mini.
Using the Torrent now, great performance, but the plastic all around is a deal breaker for me.
 
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Up there with my favourite cases it has a lot going for it but a few areas which seem to have been an afterthought - I'm sad they never did a proper update on it the newer variants just feel like they are trying too hard and forgot the "ethos" that made the 540 so good.
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I still have my 540 - I couldn't bear to part with it so instead I've modded and spray painted it to serve a range of purposes. It's currently fire-engine red and providing support to the tabletop my 3d printer sits on. There's a lego diorama going on inside of it and I've promised myself I'll add some lighting while I'm off for Xmas :D
 
Phanteks Evolv Shift X - For its unique looks, i'm still using it now for my current build.
Antec Mini P180 - Proper gem of a case with sound dampened side panels and front panel! Really sturdy, they honestly don't make them like this anymore.
Jonsplus i100 pro - small, sleek and can house a 360 radiator and full size gpu's!
Haf X - The original big boi, still have one of these housing my brothers build back 10 years ago.
 
My top3
1. My current case my Pure Base 500, nice n quiet and smaller than the case it replaced
2. My Fractal R3 had this case for 6 years, served me well its sat in the garage while i decide about a home server or not.
3. Antec SuperLanboy :)
 
Of the cases I have owned (in chronological order):

1. Asus Vento 3600 (in blue)
2. Antec P180
3. Lian Li V2000b (watercooled)
4. Fractel Design R2
5. Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered class.

I would probably say most recent the best and oldest the worst. Do have a Lian Li Air Mini on pre-order though so will have to see where that stacks against the Phanteks.
 
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The Vento at number 1!? :eek:

For me, I'd say the Antec Sonata would be up there. Really liked that case for the time.
Antec Skeleton I'd put on the list for being a bit different.
Despite not owning one, I'd put the Coolermaster N200 on the list. Great size, with a good few layouts/options.
 
Phantek enthoo mini itx - current build and its making me really consider sticking to itx cases and possibly get a smaller case like a coolermaster nr200p for my next build.
Corsair 900d - fell into it and had to wait for someone to lift me out.
Akasa eclipse 62 - what a case, still looks pretty good now.
 
In no particular order.

Silverstone TJ08-E - the case I'm still using now. Nearly 10 years old.

Akasa Eclipse 62 - Same as everyone else. Superb case.

Lian Li PC7-b - oh that midi brushed aluminium.

Lian Li V2000b - oh that tall brushed aluminium. Still don't understand why I ever sold it.
 
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