Best Case in the $40 Range :)

IamTimTech · Dec 3, 2014

Hello everyone, I am putting together a budget build for my friend for Christmas. I need a case that has front panel USB and is of a good quality. Cable management isn't a big deal, just a good design and sturdy construction. I want the opinions of people who have first hand experience working in and on the case they recommend please.

Cases I am considering offhand:

Fractal Core 1100
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1100bl

Silverstone
PS08B
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-ps08b

Rosewill Line-M
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-linem

Zerk2012 · Dec 3, 2014

Corsair 200R probably the best budget case or the corsair spec 03 if you like the looks better.

IamTimTech · Dec 3, 2014

That's a solid recommendation, but since this is a gift I gotta cap my budget at $40 for the case so I can put the money elsewhere.

boosted1g · Dec 3, 2014

In order: Corsair 200R, Rosewill Challenger, NZXT 210.

None of these cases retail are bellow $40 but are very often on sale for that or less.

IamTimTech · Dec 3, 2014

Well this is two answers recommending the 200R. Perhaps I should just up the budget a bit.

StormyIV · Dec 3, 2014

If you can find this case for under 50 bucks its a pretty good buy. I used it in a build for my friend about a year ago.

CM 430: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCXF6KS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

IamTimTech · Dec 3, 2014

I am also a big fan of cooler master cases eye catching budget cases.

boosted1g · Dec 3, 2014

Out of what is listed, I would go with the Silverstone. The rosewill line case is just a low end case made to look higher end then what it is, and the core 1000 is almost not worthy of fractials name.

Here is a good compromise to the 200r: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-spec01redled

IamTimTech · Dec 3, 2014

Boom! That spec 01 is perfect for what I need it for. Thanks guy!

Edit: Damn that price includes a mail in rebate.

Zerk2012 · Dec 3, 2014

IamTimTech :

The spec 01 only comes one fan look at the 03.

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 3, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-03 12:21 EST-0500

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