Sign in with
Sign up | Sign in
Your question

Do i need an expensive Pc Case?

Tags:
  • Cases
  • Fractal Design
Last response: in Technologies
Share
July 30, 2014 1:18:54 PM

Hi guys i need you're help,im thinking of buying a fractal design define r4 case whitch is a very god noise canceling case,i would like to have it simply because i think of getting a r9 290 so that it keep the noise down from that beast of a card,but,im not full of money and i would need to pull some string's and borow money from my friends to get it.I also like it when the case has a window so i can see all the components inside.So guys do you think its worth it to get the case?Im im middle of build a Pc and i would need all the money i can get.Anyway guys,leave you thoughts down below :) 

More about : expensive case

July 30, 2014 1:31:20 PM

Not necessarily, if the case will cover all of your needs, it should do.
Once you know that all of your components will fit, the only things that matter is if it has sufficient air travel and also if you like the way it looks.
Something I do with my computers is modify them.
If your case doesn't have sufficient air flow make one of the sides a grate or mesh, not only does it improve your airflow, but it looks really cool. :) 
m
0
l
July 30, 2014 2:00:22 PM

You dont need to buy a $100 case.

The more expensive cases do have removable drive cages, plenty of room for cable management, and other builder friendly features.

The main crteria is that it has decent airflow, will fit your gpu, and fits your needs.

You can always look at a NZXT Source 210 Elite (or source 220) or corsair spec-01 that are both around $50. I dont recomend the bargn basement cases that cost $20-30 as they only have slots for maybee 2 80mm fans and thin flimsy metal that will slice your hands up when installing.

Now i do really enjoy my Define R4 case, and installing parts was very easy in it, they are often on sale for 79.99 on newegg.
m
0
l
July 31, 2014 5:03:20 PM

I extremely like the enermax ostrog for $40, it has a huge side window that can fit 2 fans, removable HDD cage, dusk filter for PSU and hold up to 7 fans and 3.0 USB on the front.
The side window doesnt look all that great with the holes for the fans, but you can remove the side window and rotate it 180 degrees and it will look a bit better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

downside it that it comes with only 1 fan, but atleast you can buy the exact fan that you want later on.
m
0
l
!