What computer case to buy?

chewie71 · Apr 7, 2013

So I have pretty much got all the components for my build, but I really don't know what computer case to get. I want a case that looks nice, but one that doesn't look so flashy that my friends make fun of it.

It must have usb 3.0s on the front, and ideally be under £100. I would hope to pay around £50.

If anything else in my build is bad, do not hesitate to do so.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/P1xa

Thanks

chewie71

C12Friedman · Apr 7, 2013

I do note that you don't have an aftermarket CPU cooler selected - what are your plans for CPU cooling? Or, are you intending to stay on stock clocks and cooling for the time being?

chewie71 · Apr 7, 2013

C12Friedman :

This build is all ready pressuring my price range. For now, the stock cooler should be adequate but I will upgrade if I want to maybe overclock my cpu, or if I just want less noise.

C12Friedman · Apr 7, 2013

Trying to keep your options around the £50 range, I found these
1) Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black)
2) Inwin MANA137 (Black)
3) Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition
4) BitFenix Shinobi Window
5) Raidmax Super Hurricane (Black)
My feelings about case selection (and the reason I give options) is that asthetics plays a large role in selection and it's a decision that has long term (as long as you own the computer) results - I'll let you make the choice

bambiboom · Apr 7, 2013

chewie71,

Your choices for this system look very good. The ASUS motherboard has a really good array of slots. I would agree with C12Friedman to consider a good cooling solution. Then you wouldn't have to worry, plus adding cooling is much easier initially rather than after everything is in and set. I would recommend something, but don't know these in detail well enough- there are issues of noise, fit to a particular motherboard- clearing RAM slots and so on. Still, if prices in the UK are not terribly higher than the US, there must be a number of well-rated solutions about or £25.

The Case > I'm not a gamer and perhaps out of habit using workstations many years, prefer very blocky, non-distracting cases- I don't care for the spiky transformer toy style. Here's a business-like and sober Antec Three Hundred >

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-Three-Hundred-Two-Tower/dp/B006TVQTHW/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365341395&sr=1-2&keywords=computer+case+antec

> plenty of drive bays, 2X USB 3.0 on the front, a very open front panel for air circulation, grommets to run liquid cooling, and in general appears very tidy.

Cheers,

BambiBoom

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> Antec Three Hundred Two £54.99 (Amazon UK)

Type> ATX Mid Tower

Color> Black

Case Material> Steel

With Power Supply> No

Power Supply Mounted > Bottom

Motherboard Compatibility> Micro ATX / ATX / ITX

With Side Panel Window> No

Expansion External 5.25" Drive Bays> 3

External 3.5" Drive Bays> No

Internal 3.5" Drive Bays> 6

Internal 2.5" Drive Bays> 2 (dedicated)

Expansion Slots> 8

Front Ports> 2 x USB 3.0, Audio In/Out

Cooling System> 1 x 120mm rear TwoCool Fan 1 x 140mm top TwoCool Fan

Side Air duct> No

Dimensions>
20.2" x 9" x 18.5"

Weight>
15.3 lbs.

Features>

Supports graphics cards up to 12.5" (318 mm) long
Enlarged CPU cutout / fan mount behind motherboard tray
Fits Kuhler H2O liquid coolers
11 total drive bays (5.25" and 3.5" tool-less)
Cable routing holes
Perforated front bezel
120mm side intake fan (Optional)
Washable air filters

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