How often do you change your PC case?

[BiggieShady]

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

So it is a rule! I call it "the case unworthiness rule"

 

[Jetster]

I spend a lot of time and money on the case. So I keep it as long as possible. Current case. Corsair 550D. Before that was a Antec P180. Before that they only made beige pc case's

 

[Vario]

My dad still runs a monster (Chenming circa 2002?) Antec Performance Series Server Tower. Thing is super tall, though my cosmos might be larger overall. I cut his backplate so he could change cpu coolers faster the other day. Stupid 80mm fans everywhere too, might have to go with some nice big deltas, nidecs or san ace.

 

[JunkBear]

Personnaly I just changed it couple of years ago when I got matx mobo. It is better looking sff cases in an HTPC setup.

 

[techtard]

Usually change cases when I do a complete platform refresh, between 3-5 years. I have kind of broken that cycle recently buying tons of stuff this past year.
Had an Antec P182 between late '07 - 2013 that housed several different builds. First as primary PC, then as backup or loaner.
Can't recall when I picked up my HAF 922, but still using it until my GPU waterblock comes in, then I am moving my main PC over to an NZXT H630.
Also grabbed a Corsair Vengeance C70 for my FX build earlier this year, already thinking about pawning it off and getting something nicer. It's a good case, but I have been bitten by the upgrade bug.

 

[ViperXTR]

rarely change mine, current case is almost 3+ years old, tho im considering gettin a new one (Aerocool Dead Silence hmmm)

 

[Frick]

Several times a year, that would probably change if I ever had a "proper" case. I tend to downgrade a lot.

 

[JunkBear]

Each time u change is money u lose because u can't sell at price you paid.

 

[okidna]

Been using my case for more than 10 years now

 

[THE_EGG]

I used to change quite a bit ranging between $80-$130AUD per case and then bought a Fortress FT02 about 3 years ago. Haven't changed since and no plans in doing so.

I've changed cars in that time more than I have changed PC cases haha.

 

[silentbogo]

Even though I don't like to buy new cases, I'd like to get Antec 1200 or CM Cosmos. These two guys are my all-time favorites, but for some reason I have never had a chance to buy it. Once you spend your budget (and some) on things like MoBo, VGA, RAM etc - there is nothing left. Only f%*&g wind in my pockets.

 

[adulaamin]

My last 2 cases lasted me 4+ years. My current case is only 2+ years old but I think I'm gonna hang on to it for quite a long time. I'll probably replace it if I go mini-ITX or convince myself to buy the 750D (I know it's too big for a m-ATX case but I just like how it looks and the features it has).

 

[Rowsol]

I'm still using the case that came with my pre built from 10 years ago or so. My temps are fine and even though the case is ugly I never look at it.

 

[Warrgarbl]

I didn't vote because I was missing the option "When I build a new PC". I tend to give my old PCs to my sister or people who might need them and get a completely new build with a new case when I do a new build.

 

[micropage7]

actually i wanna use my current case for long term since i dont need fancy case, i just need solid case
i have lian li too, but the reason i switch to haf xb is coz i use heavy cooler, if i use light cooler i would use lian li right now

 

[The Von Matrices]

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

I'm not one to change cases unless something much better comes about, but I was in your exact situation. I got rid of my Antec 902 about a month ago because of its poor thermal design. While you only had 2 6970's, I had stuffed 3 7970's into that case, and I did have to twist the cards quite a bit to get them to fit initially. The big problem with the 902 is that there is no airflow in the bottom back of the case, so my power supply and lowest card were always starved for air and always ran their fans at nearly maximum speed. I changed to a NZXT Source 530 and my system is half as loud because the power supply can draw air from the bottom of the case and the third card is no longer competing with the power supply for air. Plus, I can mount a single quiet 140mm fan to cool the GPU VRMs, something that required two loud 80mm fans in the 902.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I'm not one to change cases unless something much better comes about, but I was in your exact situation. I got rid of my Antec 902 about a month ago because of its poor thermal design. While you only had 2 6970's, I had stuffed 3 7970's into that case, and I did have to twist the cards quite a bit to get them to fit initially. The big problem with the 902 is that there is no airflow in the bottom back of the case, so my power supply and lowest card were always starved for air and always ran their fans at nearly maximum speed. I changed to a NZXT Source 530 and my system is half as loud because the power supply can draw air from the bottom of the case and the third card is no longer competing with the power supply for air. Plus, I can mount a single quiet 140mm fan to cool the GPU VRMs, something that required two loud 80mm fans in the 902.

I transferred everything over to a fractal Define XL (the first gen one) Big case, easy to cable manage - plenty of room for everything, Sadly the 180mm at the top kinda limits what i can do with the case and overall its a little too big for my taste, still a very classy case if you like that kind of understated look.

Its like a big black tower of death.

Im tempted to buy a Corsair 750D or 540 when i return from my holidays. Not really a priority mind you but my Silverstone AP181 clicks and im not too sure if to replace the fan or the entire case since 180mm fans seem to be such a niche market.

Id like to get rid of the Define XL, grab a 750D or 540 with a H100i and call it a day.

 

[HossHuge]

I've had about 5 cases in the last 10 years. The one I have now is about 3 years old. I'm moving back to N.A. next month and it's not worth sending back (8.5KG!!) so I'll be getting another one soon.

 

[v12dock]

I just changed from a Cooler Master Scout Storm to the Lan Box. I really like the lanbox its extremely clean and fits my 240mm radiator.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

well the cases i have atm have housed each rig for 1-2 years (both were free, P280 contest win and Soprano from Community Review) the rig i had before (q9450) housed the components for 4.5 years. I expect the same of my current pc;'s as both cases are well ventilated and of good build quality and will only get another case WHEN i build my next pc

 

[Frizz]

Everytime I get a new rig I buy a new case and sell off the old one... just feels right.

 

[anonymous6366]

case im using now was the first case i got when i first got really into computers over 5 years ago \m/

 

[TRWOV]

Voted "never" because I got a Cosmos Pure about a year ago and I don't see how I'd need another case ever, I could mount an SSI EEB motherboard if I wanted too. Before that I kept my Octanux case for about 11 years since the P3 Katmai days (I still have it and houses my secondary AGP based rig).

Before that every PC I had was a prebuilt.

 

[broken pixel]

Could you add the option for people who do not use a computer case at all? I use a table.

 

[Blue-Knight]

Could you add the option for people who do not use a computer case at all?

But this is topic is for those who use cases.