Sign in with
Sign up | Sign in
Your question
Solved

Looking for a Solid New mATX Case

Tags:
  • Cases
  • Components
Last response: in Components
Share
February 28, 2014 7:58:12 AM

Hi all,
I'm moving in a few months, and am looking for a good, sturdy Micro ATX case to move my build into. My Fractal Design Core 1000 has worked well as a starter case, but it's kind of loud, and I really don't want to move it multiple states. I'd like recommendations for a quiet, small, rock-solid enclosure between $70-100. A restrained, windowless look would be great. The less it stands out, the better.

So far, I've looked at these:
Silverstone Temjin TJ08: (a bit above my price range, but I've seen it get some ridiculous praise)
Silverstone PS07B: (probably a better value than the Temjin)
Corsair Obsidian 350D: (a bit big, but soooo many people love it and it seems pretty hardcore)

Here's my current build. It's low-budget, which is why I felt weird buying a $100 case: http://
I expect this case to last me awhile, and eventually host far better components.

So, if anyone can tell me which of these options is best, or if there's something else, that would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

More about : solid matx case

February 28, 2014 12:07:06 PM

Bitfenix Phenom M Arctic White?
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/phen...

It's a small flat white box while still not being ugly to look at, and it can hold any high-end components if you ever upgrade. It's based on the popular Bitfenix Prodigy case (which if also a good choice, but stands out more).

Though if you want the black version it's for some reason ~$20 more expensive on pcpartpicker.com

Would be my guess on a good <$100 case.
m
0
l

Best solution

February 28, 2014 12:27:00 PM

As long as you are a Fractal owner, check out the Arc Mini: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Not much om flashy looks, but one of the best made, best designed cases I've ever built with.
I have a budget build in it now. Nice.
Share
Related resources
March 3, 2014 7:45:44 AM

clutchc said:
As long as you are a Fractal owner, check out the Arc Mini: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Not much om flashy looks, but one of the best made, best designed cases I've ever built with.
I have a budget build in it now. Nice.


There are many things I like about my Core 1000, and I already have some fractal fans, so this sounds good.Thanks.
m
0
l
!