Best case to buy for my new PC

PaulDeasy

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

Danger781

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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.