What's the difference between a low quality case and a higher end one?

StupidNoob · Aug 10, 2014

I want to save a bit of money, and after a couple of threads telling me different options on slightly lower quality cases, what is the main difference between, say, this:

CiT case

And this one:

Corsair 750d

What is the main difference other than radiators, watercooling, etc. Is there a difference in material?

rolli59 · Aug 10, 2014

It is difference in craftsmanship, feel of budget cases is often flimsy (thinner materials) and the are more likely to have sharp edges than quality cases that normally feel much sturdier.

legend001523 · Aug 10, 2014

It's just more reliable, more spaces for fans, better build quality, better quality control, more sturdy, better airflow, more features

Muhammad Nafie · Aug 10, 2014

Most of the materials are the same. Overall quality is something needed. You don't want something to snap because of poor quality material. May be some are cheaper than others, however; there are 3 main points you have to consider when buying a case:

1. Fans and Airflow
2. Cable Management practicability
3. How big the case is for later on add-ons and extra Options around

More fans mean more cooling if the fans are placed properly. Front fans are needed as Intake fans to cool the HDDs in the front cage, while Fans at the top are needed to exhaust hot air circulating around the CPU and GPU. The capability to add more fans gives the chance to intake more cool air while exhausting hot air out of the case. If the fans have been installed properly, you will have a good airflow which will help to cool things down.

Regarding Cable Management, Not all the cases are the same, some cases are really nasty when it comes to cables that you find no place to route it thorough. Some cases offer places that you can zip tie the cables to at the backside of the case. You don't want your cable hovering in the middle of the case looking like Rat nests. They look awful and affects your airflow by much.

A big case will allow you to add more big things later. A real problem happens when you need to upgrade your Graphic Card to find out it is longer than the maximum allowed length provided by the case, and if your not lucky enough and the HDD cage is not removable, you are screwed. So make sure to check these specs. Also, big cases allows you to add more HDDs/SSDs as future upgrades. As you have mentioned too, bigger cases allow more mounting locations for different sized radiators.

Regarding extra options, some may have front USB ports, audio ports. Some others have a HDD dock in front, etc...

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