How often do you change your PC case?

[qubit]

Just curious how often us enthusiasts change their PC cases?

For me, it's around 5+ years or so. I got my excellent Cooler Master HAF 922 around 4.5 years ago and have no plans to change it.

The main reason I'd likely change it is if technology moved on and it was no longer good enough to house my components, which doesn't look like it's gonna happen anytime soon.

 

[silentbogo]

If i liked it 5 years ago - I'll always like it. Plus over time, regardless of coolness or usability factors you develop some kind of emotional attachment to your case.
As for me, instead of getting rid of old cases I just add a new one to the collection. I still have an XGBOX Viper i bought well over 8 years ago, and it's running my dad's rig. I've even reused my "once cool" not-so-plain beige case with it's internals to work as Intranet Server.
+ I would rather acquire more functional, than more stylish case.

The last purchase I've made was and Antec P190 Mini case. Got it for my Core i7 rig a few years ago and still love it.

 

[SK-1]

Other than no cpu mounting acess on mb tray, I have no reason to upgrade. My Gigabyte still looks fab and cools well. This is the longest I've gone with a case.

 

[MRCL]

I used to change it quite often. The case I use now is like three or four years old. I'm changing it soon again, tough. And then we'll see.

 

[Blue-Knight]

Never. I change case only when I build a new PC (the old computer is then stored with everything).

I am a low-end enthusiast.

P.S. I voted 5+ by accident. Sorry!

 

[rougal]

My last case was CM690 (first gen)used for 4 years (2008-2011) I still love it, but needed to change to something new to accommodate new tech that's unsupported on the case (USB 3.0, Hot swap drives). I will use my current Case for at least another year. Hoping to get an ITX casing for next build.

 

[Aquinus]

I'm not usually gung-ho when it comes to replacing chassis unless it is really pissing me off. So far my Antec 1200 has served me well and I'll only replace it (maybe) if I decide to go to water cooling (in which case, I mind end up just modding the heck out of it.) All in all, I haven't owned many cases. Most of my cases have seen at least 2 different generations of CPUs. I think my Antec 1200 is going on 4 or 5 years now. Stuff has broken on it, but nothing I couldn't fix myself.

On a side note: steel cases are very heavy but very solid.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I was just simply saying that I change my case every 3-4years cuz thats the time i build a new system. Unless its spur of the moment thing like my Define XL was. I had a Antec 902 that wouldnt house 6970s very well. I had to put them into the case diagonally then straighten them out to slot them in and they obstructed the fan mount on the side panel. With the side panel closed my 6970s would idle around 50-55'c. gaming would see temps hit just below 100'c and it got to a point where I could feel the heat emanating from inside the case. and the 6970s were heating the chassis up from where the were screwed in/attached to the case. The Antec 902 was inadequate so it had to go

 

[Aquinus]

Then write the entire post first then post it instead of just starting with "changing cases like i change tampons (unless their too big for my man-gina)" which isn't very appropriate or informative to begin with. Just saying. If I were a mod, I would have deleted it too if that is all I saw. I'm pretty sure mods can't tell when you're editing a post, but that's a guess.

I was just simply saying that I change my case every 3-4years cuz thats the time i build a new system. Unless its spur of the moment thing like my Define XL was. I had a Antec 902 that wouldnt house 6970s very well. I had to put them into the case diagonally then straighten them out to slot them in and they obstructed the fan mount on the side panel. With the side panel closed my 6970s would idle around 50-55'c. gaming would see temps hit just below 100'c and it got to a point where I could feel the heat emanating from inside the case. and the 6970s were heating the chassis up from where the were screwed in/attached to the case. The Antec 902 was inadequate so it had to go

Now that's a useful post.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I change cases far to much, but now that I have my dream case, hopefully will last me longer than the average ive kept other cases (1-2 years)

 

[Norton]

I'm going on 5 yrs with the Silverstone Fortress FT-01 for my main rig and I wouldn't be surprised if I kept it for 5-10 more yrs... It's an awesome case!

That said, I do a lot of building due to crunching so I do have a pretty good sampling of newer cases (in my sig) but haven't found anything good enough to replace the Fortress.

 

[manofthem]

It's been between 2-3 years in recent years since my needs and/or hardware desires have been changing constantly. Now that I have a new Corsair case sitting here to move everything into, I don't see myself changing in the years to come since it'll hold all my water stuff I'll need. The only reason now to change would be A) some crazy custom desk/case goodness or B) having to downsize due to negative circumstances.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

If I were a mod, I would have deleted it too if that is all I saw. I'm pretty sure mods can't tell when you're editing a post, but that's a guess.

Its more of a political thing, apparently my posts as of late have been close to attacking other members so I dont doubt that im under the watchful eye of a mod - Sometimes thats the way i post things, Its more of a habit really but Ive never had a comment completely deleted before I finished editing while it was still somewhat relevant to the thread so its a first.


I just think its over the top to be moderating my posts like that when theres really no need to. Im not being rude or attacking anyone. but Like i said, politics....

Now get back on topic before i get another infraction.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

My last chasis change was because my last case was not wide enough to house my 9800 GX2 if that tells you anything.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

My last chasis change was because my last case was not wide enough to house my 9800 GX2 if that tells you anything.

It tells me that girth is more important then length.....

 

[95Viper]

A new case... when I do a new build or when space requires it.
So it varies.

 

[sneekypeet]

Its more of a political thing, apparently my posts as of late have been close to attacking other members so I dont doubt that im under the watchful eye of a mod - Sometimes thats the way i post things, Its more of a habit really but Ive never had a comment completely deleted before I finished editing while it was still somewhat relevant to the thread so its a first.


I just think its over the top to be moderating my posts like that when theres really no need to. Im not being rude or attacking anyone. but Like i said, politics....

Now get back on topic before i get another infraction.

Please stay on the topic of the thread, and all vulgar posts that get reported will be removed. If you would like to continue on your rant feel free to PM moderation. Consider this your warning since you think we are so heavy handed. Oh and by the way, the vulgarity has been removed again!

 

[LAN_deRf_HA]

I usually change it when I see a new option that will let me get better noise, airflow, and dust control. USB 3.0 front ports also helped last time. Right now if Lian Li ever offered a case with the exact same fan placements as my 550D I might go back. It was an extremely noticable decrease in build quality going to Corsair, but Lian lags behind on modern case conveniences like filters I don't have to rip my front panel off to get to.

 

[SaiZo]

I don't know what to chose, since I seldom change my case. The only times I do is when it starts to look like swiss cheese or I need to change it because of new hardware.

 

[TheMailMan78]

I used to be all about cool looking cases. Now I don't care at all. Only reason I even have a case is because I don't trust cardboard. If I were to spend money on one now however it would be that seashell one. Just to troll my wife.

 

[Baum]

i change my case with every new build if the new one doesn't fit in??
why would you change your case while it's all working? Just because of the looks? omg no too much work get a life

 

[the54thvoid]

I switched to a Test Bench (Dimastech Easy V3) and won't look back. If I get bored I can reconfigure my loop. Has a custom made perspex case to protect from dust, beer and the wife's hair from getting caught in the fan covering the mobo cooling.

why would you change your case while it's all working? Just because of the looks? omg no too much work get a life

For some of us, it's a great part of our lives. That's why it's a hobby.

 

[BiggieShady]

Every two motherboards I change the case ... it's not a rule, but empirical data shows that behavioral pattern. So it's every 4-5 years.

 

[lastcalaveras]

My case history includes thermaltake shark(Black) to coolermaster HAF 932 to NZXT Switch 810(black) for my gaming rig. Current Rig is a silverstone fortress 3 because I liked the design.

 

[Aquinus]

Every two motherboards I change the case ... it's not a rule, but empirical data shows that behavioral pattern. So it's every 4-5 years.

Now that you say that, I say that would be the case for me as well.