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Best case to buy for my new PC

  • 09-07-2013 12:23PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19


    I'm going to buy all the components I need this month to build a new PC.

    The PC is mainly for 3D modelling and animation and high res painting in photoshop.

    I have everything I need and was recommended this case,
    http://www.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?adp=0&aid=68209&agid=631&apop=1

    Which is fine and is the type of case that I need, (ATX)

    I probably would have the room for a large tower but I may not really need one. I won't be over clocking and any further mods in the future will probably be minor.

    Based on this I want a case with good air flow, easy to put components in, well designed for space and that looks kinda cool. I would like something I bit flashy looking, considering this is my first build, I want something elegant but cool.

    I'm not looking to spend crazy money but say around the 100 euro mark.

    Can anyone who actually knows about this stuff, as its not a hobbie of mine, help with some suggestions of good cases?

    An example of a case I like the look of.
    http://www.hardwareversand.de/Tower/60292/BitFenix+Shinobi+XL+Big-Tower+++black+Window%2C+ohne+Netzteil.article

    Thank you
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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    That case is recommended quite a lot around here. That, and the Fractal Design Define R4.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 PaulDeasy


    Any idea's why they would be recommended? is it for any reason do you know? I prefer if i'm going to do something to do it right and in this case make a good tool for the job needed, so with the case I want something that's good quality, has a good air flow and keeps the sound to a minimum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    PaulDeasy wrote: »
    Any idea's why they would be recommended? is it for any reason do you know? I prefer if i'm going to do something to do it right and in this case make a good tool for the job needed, so with the case I want something that's good quality, has a good air flow and keeps the sound to a minimum.

    Not much separates the two to be honest. I'm sure there are other competitors as well but those two tend to be recommended frequently. I purchased the R4 myself for my new build.

    I would go through the differences but the following should go through everything

    http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Define_R4/1.html
    http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Nanoxia/Deep_Silence_1/1.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 PaulDeasy


    Danger781 wrote: »
    Not much separates the two to be honest. I'm sure there are other competitors as well but those two tend to be recommended frequently. I purchased the R4 myself for my new build.

    I would go through the differences but the following should go through everything

    http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Define_R4/1.html
    http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Nanoxia/Deep_Silence_1/1.html

    They're both generally decent cases.. have you used any ones you thought were better?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    PaulDeasy wrote: »
    They're both generally decent cases.. have you used any ones you thought were better?

    Nope this is my first gaming build in 5+ years, and the first time I'm building it myself. Went with the R4 because I liked how it looked, as well as the noise and cooling features. Hopefully someone else with more experience can weigh in. :o


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 PaulDeasy


    Cool, this will be mine. yeah they're a nice case! Yeah the noise is a big thing for me because I'd watch movies n stuff on it at night so I don't want the sound of fans in the room then.
    Thanks alot :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭M00lers


    Recently used the R4 in a build and its an excellent case. If noise is a concern though the case wont make much difference if the components inside are noisy, so choose your parts carefully.


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