I've seen multiple posts asking what is a good case? The thing is I don't give too much thought to a case. I look for availability for adding fans and making sure there's room for the comp. I have, but what justifies purchasing a $100 case over a $30 case if the components fit and they handle the same number of fans? I'm also only referring to cases w/o powersupplies. I never use provided PSU's.
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Re: What makes a good case?
Um, don't get a thing metal case. I got a really thin steel case that's really light, it was dented already when i received it. You want at least 2 fans to come with the thing when you buy it. And yu wanna be able to add more fans. As well as having a side window, and a roomy interior. Next time i build a PC, i'm not going to get a cheapo case, i'm getting a Thermaltake, either, a Xaser V, Soprano, or Tsunami Dream. -
Re: What makes a good case?
I have a Raidmax Scoprio now, I know it's $80 and I'm being a little hypocritical. The thing is I don't understand is, why pay 100 for a case w/3 fans when you can get one with slots for 7 fans for $21., esthetics aside, and purchase your own fans for $3 each? I know I sound like a hypocrite, but do you base your decision on looks and that's where the expense is justified?Comment
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Re: What makes a good case?
1) Good air flow and fan placement
2) Enough space to work with
3) Strudy enough to survive LAN partiesComment
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Re: What makes a good case?
Aluminium cases stay cool, slide out mobo draw always helps....and some fancy lights oooohComment
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Re: What makes a good case?
Good build quality, a case that you won't have to upgrade after 1 year. Material it's made from. Fans are secondary. Look at Lian Li, Silverstone....Comment
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Re: What makes a good case?
What makes a good case is really more of an opinion then anything. But basically this is what it should come down to:
1- Air flow.
2- Quality
3- Weight
4- Features
5- Extras
Air flow is the most important thing in any case. Its what keeps the components inside nice and cool. Remember, you need both intake and exhaust fans. Preferably equal amounts of both with the exact same CFM. If you ask any air condition expert they will tell you, if you have a hot kitchen, it isn't about getting the air out. Its about pumping the same amount of air in as you do out.
Quality usually co-insides with air flow. Generally speaking the better the air flow the better the case. Most manufactures use atleast some aluminum in their cases. This also allows the case to act as a giant heat sink for you computer as well.
Weight is a delicate issue for some people. Some people don't care how heavy their case is, others want a light case (usually people who go to a lot of LAN parties want a lighter case so its easier to carry). This is again a personal thing. I don't mind if my case is a little heavier so long as I get better performance from it. Plus I'm a big guy, so a little extra weight never bothered me.
Features are something you usually end up paying for. Things like tooless cases, or cases with removable drive cages, removeably motherboard trays, things like this. They all make working in the case much easier. Again most of these features are found on "high end" cases so the quality and air flow are generally there.
Extras are things like cables, colored fans, etc, etc. While most people really like these things, they should be the least of your worries. While they make the case pretty they can also clutter it up more, or in some cases add heat to the case.Comment
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