Need a case with specific criteria

Rabmac · Jun 5, 2016

Hi,

I am currently in process of changing cases. After reading lots of reviews and specs I choose the Phanteks Enthoo Pro and was looking forward to setting it up. Unfortunately, when it arrived, I tested that it would fit under my desk but realised it was just a fraction too tall.

As it does not fit, I am now back at square one and I have to find a different case that meets my requirements.

Therefore I was wondering if someone could recommend one that meets the following criteria.

Essential
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- Available in UK
- Budget of £70
- Max height of 500mm
- Has at least 1 5.25 inch bay (preferably 2)
- Able to take ATX motherboard
- Has at least 2 3.5 inch bays
- Has at least 1 2.5 inch bay
- Comes with own fan controller
- Has windowed side panel
- Has front/side USB 3.0 ports
- Has good air flow
- Has dust filters for front and top
- Has room for 240mm radiator
- Relatively quiet
- Has good cable management
- Black or Grey

Desirable
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- Removable drive bay cages
- Has PSU cover

Ak74Egy · Jun 5, 2016

well NZXT's Phantom 240 has absolutely everything you asked for except fan controllers, but what I want to ask you is why would you even need those? You would want the fans to run at 100% all the time for maximum cooling.
Anyways here's the link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-CA-PH240-B7-Midi-Tower-Black-computer/dp/B01AUSS9Y0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465133349&sr=8-2&keywords=phantom+240+black

Rabmac · Jun 5, 2016

If I was getting one without fan controller I would get the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M as it has everything else that I need and is cheaper than the NZXT you recommended.

I don't mind getting a cheaper case and adding a separate fan controller as long as I can get it in on budget.

The reason I want a fan controller is that I don't want my fans to run at full when it is not necessary because it uses more energy and is noisier which affects my concentration if I am working.

Ak74Egy · Jun 5, 2016

Rabmac :

I would disagree there because out of personal experience, I never heard the fans make any noticeable sound even when benchmarking and pushing the rig to the limit, and the energy they use is really a small amount already, almost a non factor, the white version of the same case is 20 pounds cheaper for some reason though

Rabmac · Jun 5, 2016

That may be true for the fans you have but the ones I am using get a tad too loud when running at maximum voltage.

Rabmac · Jun 5, 2016

I think I may have found the solution that gets me on budget:

1 x Phanteks PVM fan controller (£15.95) - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-pwm-fan-hub-ca-009-pt.html
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro M (£51.95) - http://www.awd-it.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-mid-tower-gaming-pc-case-black-with-window.html

Thanks

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