Looking to downsize from an 800D

[jibs]

I currently have a Corsair 800D and while I really like it, it's just to big for me to keep moving around. I like a lot of the features of the 800D, I bought it because I wanted lots of space to work and it offered plenty of drive bays. I don't do any water cooling or use any big video cards. I like how streamlined the design is, i'm not a huge fan of case lighting, I just want something sturdy and with a clean design.

I'm not too familiar with whats out there for case designs and which manufacturers are making quality products.

What I would like in a case, at least 6 3.5" drive bays and if possible 3 - 4 5.25" drive bays (1 for a DVD drive and the rest for hard drive caddies. I guess I could get by with less 5.25" drive bays if it meant more 3.5" bays). A good cable management setup and quiet, although it doesn't have to be too quiet since it isn't located in my bedroom anymore. I've never been a big fan of cases with front doors, although I would be willing to look into it if it was the right case.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations

 

[T_Yamamoto]

LianLi, Fractal Design are two companies that come to mind. Check out their products.

 

[Charlie98]

LianLi, Fractal Design are two companies that come to mind. Check out their products.

That's my first choice...

Maybe Define R4 mid-tower

or even smaller Define Mini (6 3.5" bays but only 2 5.25" bays... but mini-tower.)

 

[t77snapshot]

If you still like the look of your 800d then maybe wait for Corsair's 200D to release? 😉

 

[jibs]

Thanks for the insight, the 200D looks solid as does the Define R4. I'll have to do a bit of reading on these. Thanks

 

[coffeejunkee]

If you still like the look of your 800d then maybe wait for Corsair's 200D to release? 😉

That's a 200R? It was introduced months ago...not a bad case but there's only room for 4 hdd's. Easiest downsize is 650D, basically midtower version of 800D.

Fractal Design R3/R4 are quite nice too, but do have a door. Lian Li PC-9F is good too, but no room for radiator in the top, in case you want that too. The aluminium really helps when carrying the case around though.

 

[kleinkinstein]

The PC-9F is outstanding. As is the upcoming Silverstone FT04.