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 Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 19:18 Post subject: Looking to get myself a new case for my PC |
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Anyone got any suggestions and experiences?
Been looking at mid towers, but not so easy to find one which fits all. I have a old and unwieldy CM Stormtrooper and i want it out.
1: Decent looking
2: 3-4 USB ports in front
4: Room for 4 3.5" HDD's
5 Decently cooled
6 probably things that i've not thought of.
A-Data XPG Battlecruiser is one i'm considering, but i'm not entirely sold on the looks.
Cooler Master MasterCase H500M, but has little space for HDD's.
Thinking about it, i might just get a large storage drive and rip out the smaller ones i have.
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Morphineus
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 20:34 Post subject: |
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If I were upgrading I would go with the: Fractal Design Define 7 (also comes in a compact size). Not the best thermals if that is what you are looking for though.
I'm just sold on their build quality.
Maybe think about a NAS instead for storage. Comes with the benefit of using it for your mediacenter, backup, seedbox or whatever else tickles your fancy
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 20:45 Post subject: |
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I did look at Fracual design, but im not the biggest fan of its modern and simplistic style. Did check a review for it and high temperatures with its door closed and filter present is a big minus for me.
Nas is definitely in the cards though, but will be a bit of a long term project.
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 20:45 Post subject: |
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Fractal design define 7 / their mesh chassis if you want something "easy".
If you want something unique, check out Jonsbo, their cases look amazing: https://www.jonsbo.com/en/products/U5S.html
Aluminium build too.
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 21:34 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 23:06 Post subject: |
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tonizito
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 23:11 Post subject: |
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Noice.
I'm also looking for a new one, so thanks for that link. Even better, because if my eyes do not deceive me this version doesn't have a a transparent side cover which is just what I'm looking for! 
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 23:27 Post subject: |
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I have bought a P600s - solid side variant.
I want two things from a case: silence andd good airflow. I heavily OC everything I put in my PC.
If a case is silent, then it is hot. If it has great airflow, then it is not as quiet. Except for the P600s. It is a great case. Very easy to build in, very nice to put all cables away. Very good airflow. You can pack it full of coolers. I run it in negative/balanced pressure, and still it keeps the dust out with good filters.
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| Posted: Fri, 16th Oct 2020 23:41 Post subject: |
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No problem man, the case is amazing, by far the best case i have ever owned, Phanteks has thought pretty much everything.
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 01:33 Post subject: |
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| Breezer_ wrote: | | No problem man, the case is amazing, by far the best case i have ever owned, Phanteks has thought pretty much everything. |
In hindsight, it is soo good, I don't even understand, why I even considered anything else.
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 09:19 Post subject: |
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| Radicalus wrote: | I have bought a P600s - solid side variant.
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Amazing case, clean, cool and silent all at once, and has plenty of room for everything. I would only recommend against it if you need to move it frequently.
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 10:30 Post subject: |
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| 4treyu wrote: | | Radicalus wrote: | I have bought a P600s - solid side variant.
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Amazing case, clean, cool and silent all at once, and has plenty of room for everything. I would only recommend against it if you need to move it frequently. |
Yeah, looked at the specs and the only thing that's putting me off a bit is the weight (~14kg  ) since it will be on top of my ikea desk.
The desk can definitely take that weight, but still... maybe I'll look to the 400s instead.
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 11:09 Post subject: |
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P600s. Amazing case with great airflow solution. Front fabric mesh don't get dirty and let's air thorough and inside filter catches must of the dust
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 11:27 Post subject: |
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Didnt think of it yesterday, but how is the preinstalled fan situation in the p600?
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| Posted: Sat, 17th Oct 2020 11:54 Post subject: |
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| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 16:29 Post subject: |
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Started installing this and alreadyvstuck with the goddamn ssd's. Manual says nothing, no videos on the net. Either im a retard or this design is fucked up.
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 16:57 Post subject: |
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Why the fuck would i buy a new case now? And this case is shit tbh. Who in gods name capsules in the psu? Who the fuck uses weird clips for hdd bays which you just cannot unfasten again without yelling curses in ever language? I should mever have ditched my stacker. At least it was practical.
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| Stormwolf wrote: | | Either im a retard or this design is fucked up. |
Probably you are retarded. And still, should have gone with a Fractal Design. Very easy cases to work with. |
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 18:27 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | | Stormwolf wrote: | | Either im a retard or this design is fucked up. |
Probably you are retarded. And still, should have gone with a Fractal Design. Very easy cases to work with. |
Seems like a combination. It's up and running now and i did what i could. SSD is just loose at the PSU compartment, rest was fine-ish. Hard drive casings... There are no excuses for that. It is just horrible. I did some led stuffs wrong though, but atm i just don't care. Will swap those pins tomorrow.
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 18:27 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | | Stormwolf wrote: | | Either im a retard or this design is fucked up. |
Probably you are retarded. And still, should have gone with a Fractal Design. Very easy cases to work with. |
Fractal don't have a case better than p600s. All of their cases have way worse gpu temps. Even meshify.
I had Fractals, now have Phanteks and it's the same to build in
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 18:31 Post subject: |
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Well, none of these beat the good old CM stormtrooper. Everything is so easy to install, but it kinda lacks a modern touch anyway. I'll get used to this in due time
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| Posted: Sun, 8th Nov 2020 18:49 Post subject: |
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just ordered a fractal r7 compact (solid), not a huge difference to my old r5, but it's smaller and after all those years it finally fits perfectly under my desk.
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