Looking for a new case.
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Przepraszam
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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 13:37    Post subject: Looking for a new case.
So I am looking for a new case. Doesn't have to be full size. I will only one gpu at this point. No more SLI so medium size case should be plenty enough.

My current favourites are deepcool genome and IN WIN 904.PLUS
http://www.deepcool.com/product/gamerstorm/2016-01/6_4561.shtml
Or
http://www.inwin-style.com/en/goods.php?act=view&id=904%20PLUS

Anyone got anymore suggestions?


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freiwald




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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 13:53    Post subject:
sadly both look like some cheap alienware shit.

Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl



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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 13:57    Post subject:
I can vouch for the Fractal Define R4 cases aswell since I have one aswell.


Though the R5 model is already out and probably better in some regards.


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freiwald




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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 13:58    Post subject:
couleur wrote:
I can vouch for the Fractal Define R4 cases aswell since I have one aswell.


Though the R5 model is already out and probably better in some regards.


yes you are right. there is probably a new one already im sorry
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farne




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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 15:04    Post subject:
Check out Phantek's new one, P400, looks really sweet.
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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 15:26    Post subject:
I got the R5 somewhat recently. Really like it. Lots of room, allows for good cable management, it's quiet and has many cooling configuration options using fans and/or AIO. I could so something like installing my H80i as an intake to the front of the case, which worked out a lot better than the "default" configuration.

I was a bit concerned with GPU cooling, since that was a small issue with my previous "silent" type case, but this one was a definite improvement. Especially considering that you have lots of ways to achieve good airflow with it.

Oh, and the dust filters on this are really well designed, in my opinion. Just two large ones - really easy to detach and clean and they cover all the intakes (front and bottom).
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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 16:24    Post subject:
Fractal is my goto choice. Functional and qualitative... no stupid bling bling!


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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 21:07    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Fri, 19th Feb 2016 23:05    Post subject:
Fractal all the way. Best case company right now. At least for full atx


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PostPosted: Sat, 20th Feb 2016 02:33    Post subject:
NZXT.
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Bob Barnsen




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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 18:03    Post subject:
Can't decide on the case Embarassed:

http://geizhals.eu/?cmp=1146008&cmp=1523251&cmp=1259874&cmp=1296056


- Nanoxia Deep Silence 3:
Solid for its price i guess, gets recommended often. But doesn't really get me wet. Also only 120mm fans at front possible.

- Phanteks Enthoo Pro M:
Really liking the Tempered Glass side. But only 2 HDDs installation possible, without buying extra slots. And no bottom fan possible.

- Fractal Design Define S:
Really liking it. Especially that you install the HDDs/SSDs behind the motherboard wall. Gives so much free room inside. Disliking that Acryl-window though, which gets scratchy just by looking at it from what i read.

- be quiet! Silent Base 800:
This i like the most so far. Hm, actually can't think of a complaint currently for this. xD
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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 18:16    Post subject:
Define C or Define S all the way.


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Sauronich




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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 18:23    Post subject:
+1 for Define S, it's a fantastic case overall and looks so damn classy. Can't say anything about the window though since mine doesn't have one.


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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 18:41    Post subject:
Define, without window I'd say.


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Bob Barnsen




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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 19:23    Post subject:
So many Define S fanboys Cool Face

J/K, will take the +3 for it into consideration.



Also while i was making jokes just some weeks ago about using LED-stripes and other bling-bling crap on your hardware, i now want to get a case with a window and install a RGB-LED-stripe on the top for some sexy indirect lighting.

Luckily i still have ~50cm leftover of such a stripe. The mainboard i decided on (MSI Z270 Tomahawk) also luckily as a RGB header i can connect the strip to.
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Janz




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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 19:27    Post subject:
would get the r5, no stupid window
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PostPosted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 19:28    Post subject:
Bob Barnsen wrote:
Also while i was making jokes just some weeks ago about using LED-stripes and other bling-bling crap on your hardware, i now want to get a case with a window and install a RGB-LED-stripe on the top for some sexy indirect lighting.

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