Fractal Design Define Mini C vs Thermaltake Core V21?

Sprulius

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I have looked at the Define Mini C for my first PC build, and I recently saw the Thermaltake Core V21. Is the cable management in the Thermaltake case good? The Define Mini C looks to have some exceptional cable routing and good airflow. But the Thermaltake is cheaper. Which one is easier to carry around?
 
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Aeacus

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Thermaltake Core V21 is the most customizable PC case that i know of and i don't think the cable management in there would be harder than inside regular tower type cases. Actually, i think it would be easier since you can remove all from it until you're looking the bare frame.

About air flow. Since Core V21 is so customizable, you can put up to 13x 120mm fans into V21 and create your very own specific airflow path. I don't know any other micro-ATX case that comes near to that.

As far as mobility goes, Fractal Design is like a small tower while Thermaltake is a cube. I find the cube to be easier to carry around than a tower but that's personal preference. Oh, Thermaltake is also 400 grams lighter.

Few specs:
Fractal Design,
Case dimensions - with feet/protrusions/screws: 413 x 210 x 412 mm
Net weight: 6.9 kg
link: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002559

Thermaltake,
Dimension (H x W x D) - 336 x 320 x 424 mm (13.2 x 12.6 x 16.7 inch)
Net weight: 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb
link: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-mini-c
 

Sprulius

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Thanks alot for the response! I think the fractal case looks alot sleeker. But the thermaltake seems very functional.
 

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what is important in compact PC is the width, because width takes desktop place more , never get a wide 320mm case ...

Why dont you aiming at mini ITX case instead of MicroATX case for compactness?

and how much is your budget for the case ?

Edit : this is the most compact MATX case so far

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=392

 
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Sprulius

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The reason that I'm going for a mATX case instead of mITX is because I'm probably going to get a internal sound card or a network card. Sadly there isn't many good mATX cases. I actually think you are right though. It would take up a lot of space on my table and on LAN events it would take up much space as well. I think I'm gonna go for the Fractal one instead. It actually looks a lot better and seems easier to work in tbh. Thanks for your reply!