What is everyone favorite pc case?

[inachu]

My favorite all time is the Antec 900.

My only beef with the Antec 900 was the hard drive attachments.
Need to magnetize the screws as they will drop often when trying to secure the hard drive into the bay.

Other than that it's an awesome case.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

My favorite all time is the Antec 900.

My only beef with the Antec 900 was the hard drive attachments.
Need to magnetize the screws as they will drop often when trying to secure the hard drive into the bay.

Other than that it's an awesome case.

That's hard to say for me. I'm still fond of a huge modding project I made in 2007 with a 1995 Compaq ProLiant server case. 3.5" braked double-caster wheels! Flip-out PSU cage. Hot-swap bays. Bottom dual 140mm fan cage. And of course, the two, big aluminum handles that you would need, because it was heavy with five hard disks and so forth. Would've been great for an exotic water-cooling project, but a bit large for the living room.

For my air-cooling systems, I've consistently chosen HAF 922's and I have one black aluminum CM Stacker midtower. The HAFs do what I want them to do, but the Stacker still has considerable potential for future applications. And I told my brother, who gets that Stacker for the "loan" computer -- he's going to get something not as good when I build him a new system. I want it!

All of these cases had quick-release drive fittings, both 3.5" and 5.25. I don't miss the days when a person suffered the tedium of working with tiny, stubby screws.

 

[mikemcc]

I usually use mid-tower cases because of the place I put my machine. I have used a number of different Fractal Design cases and have been very pleased with all of them. Most of them offer very decent noise and thermal characteristics and the build quality is top-notch. I use an Arc Midi right now, but they also have full tower cases. And my next HTPC will likely go into one of their small cases, though I also like Silverstone cases for my HTPC.

 

[Maximilian]

Those caselab cases look amazing... dat merlin SM8!

Besides those the FT02, antec 300 and the define R4.

 

[gradoman]

Love my girlfriend's Lian Li X500. I am actually looking for another one so I can replace my X1000. Not sure what I'd do with the X1000 even though I really like it too.

 

[neilsabo]

I'm loving my Corsair Air 540... i waited about 6 months before a case came along that had almost everything i wanted, and this was it

 

[Blain]

What is everyone favorite pc case?

There is no consensus, due to all of us having varied tastes and needs.
Even individuals will have different cases for different configurations and purposes.

 

[Charlie98]

There is no consensus, due to all of us having varied tastes and needs.
Even individuals will have different cases for different configurations and purposes.

I agree.

But, in my 'case', I like Fractal cases... they work well for my needs and I like how they are built and arranged. YMMV.

 

[Topweasel]

HAF X for me as it defies all logic. I get crazy cool numbers from it but it's also easily the quietest setup I have had. I mean even quieter than any console I have owned outside the XboxOne (yes even quieter than my PS4).

 

[Kenmitch]

I like simple looking cases with good airflow. Currently using the Fractal Design Arc Mini.

 

[maxi007]

I dont like ornamental PC case ,just want good ventilation and little compact ..i use zebronics case

 

[fleshconsumed]

P180 was the best case I've ever used. I have P280 now, but the construction is way flimsier. I have had to add weight to the side panels to stop the vibrations...

 

[Maximilian]

This is why I like fractal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_SNhi7-UWQ

 

[finbarqs]

Like I'm really gonna take a gun to a computer any time soon... but my vote goes to the inwin 901

 

[Fallen Kell]

Fractal Designs Define M4

 

[smitbret]

Fractal Design Define R4
Fractal Design Define Mini

I want to try a Nanoxia Deep Silence but haven't gotten around to it, yet.

 

[It's Not Lupus]

Antec 300 (not 302). Nice simple design and incredibly sturdy. If only Antec kept the original design and just upgrade to USB 3.0... I also noticed their last revision has screw mounts on the bottom for 2.5" SSD which is nice.

I have the Fractal Design R4. It's OK, but the top is flimsy and cable connections aren't so durable.

 

[MongGrel]

Have several I like.

The one I currently use is an Older Antec 1200 that has every fan in it modded except the big boy on top over time, so it has a CP-850 Antec PSU in it from 2009.

 

[MongGrel]

The wife still uses this old RAM in a Antec 900 from way back, they didn't even sell it long, limited it to one set per customer at the time then never sold it again.

Almost a collectors item he he.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227455

Am Donald F in the reviews there, even had the old Q9650 running over 4Ghz on air then.

 

[Charlie98]

Fractal Design Define Mini.

Probably my most favorite case evarrrrr. :wub:

 

[Azix]

Was stuck on the core v71 for a while, then liked the 750D even though it lacked some things like fan hubs.

Settled on the phanteks Enthoo pro and waiting on it. As far as what i've seen of it, thats my fav (this includes price comparison)

 

[VirtualLarry]

I like lots of airflow, so my faves would probably be either an Antec 300 (original) or a Rosewill Blackhawk (minus the headphone jack issues, hopefully they've corrected that problem with current models).

Been meaning to try a Rosewill Line Glow or Line M.

 

[Ajay]

I really like the quality of my 800D. I don't like the lack of intake fans (due to the 4x hot swap bay in the front). Overall, it's the best case I've owned to date. Not sure if I'll mod it for my next build, or just sell it and by something better suited to a custom LC loop.

 

[Tool87]

Just built my first PC (with the help of reading stuff on this forum, thanks guys) and I went with the CM HAF X with an added fan up top. I love it.

 

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