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 [OFFICIAL] Casing Recommendations Thread V2, What to buy? Where to buy? How much?

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post Jul 18 2014, 09:54 AM

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QUOTE(afosz @ Jul 17 2014, 09:53 PM)
Please recommend me a chassis based on details below notworthy.gif

Budget : RM200~RM250
Preferred Brand : Any
Must-Have-Features :
1. Good for cable management
2. Transparent side window
3. Good air flow
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Try to have a look at these:

Corsair
Carbide 200R
Spec-01/02/03

NZXT
H230
Source 210

BitFenix
Neos Window

Cooler Master
K550
N400 /N500
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post Aug 6 2014, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(WoSHiMickeY @ Aug 3 2014, 09:37 PM)
Looking for M-Atx casing. Budget Rm200
Bestt to have front dust filter.
Any recommendations?
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lotsa Matx chassis with dust filters but at that budget I can't think of one with front dust filters.. those that have dust filters at the front (or intake) are something like Silverstone SG08, Sg09, BitFenix Phenom-M collossus-M, Prodigy-M, Corsair 350D, Xigmatex aquila, Aerocool DS cube... but they are well over RM300 each

QUOTE(lace @ Aug 5 2014, 05:00 AM)
recomendation for plain n simple mid atx casing
see thru side panel a big one
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BitFenix Neos for the budget one wink.gif lotsa colours to choose from as well

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post Aug 7 2014, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(andykok @ Aug 7 2014, 11:21 AM)
hi, please recommend me mid tower casing, good airflow... which you guys think are the best.
i am willing to spend for it =)

thank you all you suggestions in advance =)
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That's a whole lot of chassis to consider bro... can narrow it down a little for us?? maybe specific colour or feature or size that you may want? best of all is of course the maximum budget smile.gif
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QUOTE(andykok @ Aug 7 2014, 08:11 PM)
sorry for that  notworthy.gif  , personally i prefer

- black/grey colour chassis
- easy cable management
- good air flow (i am not going to use liquid cooling, but air cooling) 
- mid tower for atx board 
- good quality case (solid, not easy to be scratched  hmm.gif )

i found out that nowadays a lot of ppl using corsair chassis, any recommendations ? or there are other brand's chassis which are also good?
please share your valuable opinions  notworthy.gif  icon_question.gif

thank you  smile.gif
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Hmm well Corsair does makes good chassis but they're not the only ones that do wink.gif brands like Antec, InWin, BitFenix, Silverstone, Cooler Master and even Thermaltake all makes good chassis.. only see which you prefer smile.gif

based on your requirements, I would suggest these:

Full Towers:
BitFenix Shinobi XL
Corsair Graphite 760T
CM Storm Trooper
Silverstone TJ11

Mid Towers:
BitFenix Ronin
BitFenix Shadow
Corsair Graphite 600T
Corsair Obsidian 450D
Corsair Carbide 400R / 500R
Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Thermaltake LVL10 GT
NZXT H440
NZXT Phantom Series
Silverstone Raven 04
Silverstone PS06
CM Storm ScoutII

These are but a few that I know of with great airflow and cable management, there'll be more if you wanna disregard cable management lolz but have a look at these for starters, hope it helps
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post Aug 20 2014, 05:22 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Aug 20 2014, 04:13 PM)
I did consider both Corsair 450D and NZXT H440 but either one was missing either cooling performance or sound dampening.

But then I notice the Fractal Design Define R4. It has both good cooling performance (better than NZXT H44) and sound dampening quality.

The integrated fan controller is a really sweet touch, icing on the cake smile.gif
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The R4 is a good chassis, but it's not available everywhere sadly, where did you get yours?
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QUOTE(zizi393 @ Sep 2 2014, 12:03 PM)
Hi guys, Looking for new casing to replace my raidmax smilodon.

budget around 200, have window, decent flow, if possible stylish.

Main reason for replacement is my gpu is too long to fit in smilodon. GPU MSI GTX680 Lightning. the gpu clash with hdd slot. thus i have to pull out hdd slot.
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i can think of a few stylish and functional ones smile.gif

for RM200 ATX

BitFenix Neos
Cooler Master K380
Silverstone RL04
Thermaltake GS-II
Thermaltake MS-1
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QUOTE(Gh-x @ Oct 12 2014, 07:32 AM)
Hey guys, can you guys recommend me a good full tower case for around 300 - 450. Prefer the one with transparent side panel as i used to own cm690.
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I'd get something like the Cosmos SE if you can top up a bit, else can go and try taking a look at the BitFenix Shinobi XL for sheer size, it is an older model though

QUOTE(cayrule88 @ Oct 12 2014, 01:31 PM)
Hi, i cant decide which case should i choose. My budget is around rm700, currently my eyes catching on corsair 780t or 760t. Any other brand to recommend?
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Agree with hooh888, the Phanteks Enthoo series is worth to consider, can also take a look at the NZXT Phantom series or the new Thermaltake urban series
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QUOTE(SHOfrE3zE @ Oct 16 2014, 08:35 PM)
no one is recommending Cooler Master 690 iii?

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it is a nice chassis but it's nothing new imo... ever since the first CM690 the fundamental design is similar so it just fell out of thoughts when people wanna get a new chassis
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post Oct 23 2014, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(speedtobeat @ Oct 23 2014, 08:05 AM)
Guys, I'm having problems with my cables (broke a few blades on my fan also). So, thinking that full tower would be my solution. Had my eyes on Haf X for a long time, but it is an ageing case. Any that you reccomend around that price (rm500-600)?

My needs are cable management, and ability to upgrade  if I want e-atx boards, huge cards & probably water cooling in future.
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Right now it's trending towards the newer NZXT H440 and Phanteks Enthoo series but i find no fault going for the HAF-X actually so long as it still meet your needs.

at that budget, here are my recommendations:

BitFenix Shinobi XL
NZXT H440
Phanteks Enthoo series
Thermaltake Urban T81
Cooler Master Cosmos SE
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QUOTE(andykok @ Nov 1 2014, 03:25 PM)
Hi all sifus, i m asking for case suggestion for my friend.
He using z97 ranger. He wants to find compact atx case(don wan huge huge mid tower case).. budget rm350.
Pls share ur opinion.
Thx q
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Compact ATX... one that comes to mind is the CM N200 or Elite 343....

if you're going for even smaller and don't mind going for a SFX PSU... Silverstone has the ML07 or the RV-Z01 wink.gif
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QUOTE(andykok @ Nov 3 2014, 04:43 PM)
Thx bro, however my friend already bought that mobo ... so should be mid tower.. but he is trying to find a smaller size of mid tower (not a hugh huge mid tower )

Btw, thank you for ur suggestion
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Oic... hmm.. well if a slim full sized mid tower...Elite 361?? it places the PSU at the front of the chassis so it's lower than most chassis that can support full atx mobo but wiring is gonna be a headache
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QUOTE(StephenNg95 @ Dec 1 2014, 12:48 AM)
Hi, I'm currently using a Dell XPS 9100 and I want to change the case to get better cooling.
Especially my GPU.
Heres how it's look like:
http://computers.toptenreviews.com/home/de...100-review.html

Pretty bad, right?
Hope you guys can give a good recommendation. Just need a case that gives good cooling.
Thanks.
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IMO any chassis will be better than the one you have, I recommend something like the BitFenix Neos, a very basic one that you could also choose colours wink.gif


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QUOTE(afiqheafy @ Dec 14 2014, 11:43 PM)
Budget : RM300 - 350
Preferred Brand(s) : NZXT or any
Must-Have-Features : Good air flow, Dust filter, Cable management feature
Location : KL/USJ
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can have a look at the BitFenix Ronin, NZXT Phantom 240, or Silverstone
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QUOTE(amimaumakan @ Dec 22 2014, 10:53 PM)
Sexy Beast too bad it comes with a hefty price tag
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this is atx version there is also m-atx version of this case
Price at RM1399 and RM999 respectively as seen on IdealTech ( I am quite suprised they can get that lower than online retailed price as In-win d frame mini value at $349=RM1000+ in e-bay if not mistaken )
quote me if got a better price.... so intrigue by its design can't decide if want to buy or not.
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this one is still okay, have you seen the RM2000 In-Win S-Frame?? tongue.gif
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QUOTE(moespada @ Dec 23 2014, 04:10 PM)
Budget 500
Brand Cooler Master, Corsair
Feature Full tower, usb 3 ports, Casing fan control, windowed
Location Selangor/KL

Hi guys currently I'm looking at Cooloer master. trooper and Corsair obsidian 760t(quite pricey).  I'd like to have a case that can fit 3-4 hdd/ssd for future upgrades.

I want to know if you guys have any other casr for recommendation.  Thanks!
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Have a look at NZXT or Nanoxia line of chassis for inclusion of fan controllers, can't think of any other that has them... else you may wanna get a separate fan controller

QUOTE(r1nk @ Dec 25 2014, 06:04 AM)
Hey right now im using Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus casing. I want to buy a new case to be used for a long time, that means the case size must not be a problem if i want to upgrade any hardwares.

Budget - Below rm400
Preferred Brand(s) - Anything
Must-Have-Features - spacey inside, dustfilter for each part (im living in a dusty environment xD), cable management, must have some additional 12cm fan slot

so far im very attracted to fractal design arc midi r2.. I think it suits all my needs especially the dustfilter part..
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Fractal design is good, go for it wink.gif
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QUOTE(taf89 @ Dec 30 2014, 06:41 PM)
guys.
need opinions regarding these 2 cases.

fractal design arc mini r2 vs corsair 350D
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the Arc Mini R2 is a bit harder to find compared to the 350D, personally prefer the Fractal because of the less restrictive airflow and massive 3.5" drive support wink.gif

QUOTE(zul8920 @ Jan 1 2015, 08:57 PM)
guyz, im planning to use nzxt h440 for my case

may i know where i can get this case in kl instead of idealtech, they close on sunday

im cmng to kl this sunday, tq
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Sorry this came so late but you can try contacting APES for this, else you can ask Idealtech or even APES to send it to you via mail order
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Jan 14 2015, 10:29 AM)
Budget : Less than RM400, or any as long as it can do what I want.
Preferred Brand(s) : Any will do as long as it does what I want. (Durable)
Must-Have-Features : Good air flow, Dust filter, Cable management feature, compact
Location : PJ/ Shah Alam

I'm using CM690 for years and recently I change my CPU location and the bulkiness of the size made me wanna change it to a smaller size. Anyone please suggest me something that is compact with good airflow and dust filter as I might be putting near the cupboard on the floor.

EDIT: I believe CM690 is mid tower. I wanna get something smaller than that. Small tower maybe? Will include the proc, GC and number of HDD I am currently using once I reach home, as I do think that would affect the choice of the CPU casing isn't it?
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the main thing that would affect your choice is your motherboard size, but yes please list down all the details of what you wanna fit inside a smaller chassis and we'll try and think of all the possible chassis taht will meet your requirements wink.gif
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QUOTE(jexmond @ Jan 21 2015, 05:16 PM)
Budget : below RM300
Preferred Brand(s) : Any
Must-Have-Features : Very good air circulation, dust filter, reliability, simple design
Location : PJ / KL
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Thats a lot of choices... hmm... maybe can narrow down if u provide color prefrences? or maybe other criterias like silent chassis or where you will place your rig?
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QUOTE(mrhulk @ Jan 23 2015, 10:07 AM)
Budget : below RM200
Preferred Brand(s) : Any
Must-Have-Features : modern pc case with nice cable management, removable hardisk cage and dust filter
Location : jb

I have this pc case for 12 years and now i am struggle to put my long graphic card..i think it is time to get better and modern pc case.
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TT versa series or the BitFenix Neos or Comrade, even CM's Elite series can do justice wink.gif

QUOTE(jexmond @ Jan 23 2015, 11:15 AM)
Hello @Clem1982,

Full Black
Silent
Very good air circulation (as my environment is quite hot)
Dust filter (less dust as possible to go in)
Reliability (at least solid not like tofu, on/off button wont easily spoil tongue.gif)
Simple design (not monster-like look, fancy like gamer)
Place on the table beside wall
As less use of screw as possible
Possible cable management

I don't mind how ugly it looks but i just want something that i dont need to clean that often like the cap ayam im using right now, just a week after cleaning inner side full of dust as if like never clean before also i'm not sure why my environment makes all my metal at home easily get rusty =/

I'm actually looking for Lian Li PC-7H / PC-8N, however Lian li casing stock availability with below RM300 like these model will never happen any soon. So, i don't mind getting any brand now as long it meets my requirement above =/

Hope you can help bro
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Can take a look at the Silverstone PS11 this one is really solid but simple and very quiet with dust filters but you do have to get a little creative with cable management a little

QUOTE(Master Ryu @ Jan 23 2015, 08:09 PM)
is it worth to buy this case CARBIDE SPEC-03..my budget under rm220
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it's one of basic entry level by corsair, if you really like the chassis then just get it, but if you're open to options, take a look at BitFenix Neos or Thermaltake Versa and the CM elite lines

QUOTE(sw1314 @ Jan 25 2015, 09:50 PM)
hey guy.. is the prodigy M is a good buy?
planning to buy it with h97m gaming gigabyte
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Prodigy M is a good solid chassis with multiple color options, but it's also not your normal chassis and you gotta pay attention to your hardware orientation and airflow is a little weird in the chassis

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Jan 26 2015, 05:09 PM)
Looking for a small enough CPU chasis

Criteria
- fit normal size PSU
- normal size GPU
- 3 3.5" HDD
- 2 SSD
- 1 optical drive
- Plain colour
- not going to Water cooling
- no blink blink needed
- no side window needed
- easy access / maintenance

Budget around 300-400, can be stretched.
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hmm.. CM Elite 120 ADV is a good bet but if you wanna go a little premium I suggest taking the Silverstone TJ08, it is slightly bigger but the quality on this is amazing for it's size
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QUOTE(benbenhor @ Feb 16 2015, 11:12 AM)
Hi! Looking for a casing with these criterias

Budget: 100-150
Preferred Brands: Any
Location: KL
Must-Have-Features:
-ATX Midtower
-good airflow
-dust filter (or whatever that helps with reducing amount of dust going in as definitely wont be cleaning/servicing this PC)
-doesnt look too canggih (giving my uncle and he's pretty old fashion)
-silent
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Asunakirito is right, invest a little more and it goes a long way.. I still have my original CM690 at my hometown wink.gif

Maybe you can try going for the Thermaltake Versa series? or go second hand??

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