Lack of reset switches on premium modern cases

[Vario]

I've noticed a lot of premium modern cases sold no longer have a reset switch. I think this is a shame. I was messing around with a couple bootable usb applications today (clonezilla, seatools, parted magic) to test drive health and clone operation and it is a major nuisance to lack the reset button. For example, my new O11 Air Mini lacks this button. I purchased a PCI slot mounted power/reset to solve this issue, but I still felt compelled to comment about this shortcoming.

 

[The King]

Yes, Not sure why this became a thing. My current case has no reset switch as well.

 

[Tigger]

I've noticed a lot of premium modern cases sold no longer have a reset switch. I think this is a shame. I was messing around with a couple bootable usb applications today (clonezilla, seatools, parted magic) to test drive health and clone operation and it is a major nuisance to lack the reset button. For example, my new O11 Air Mini lacks this button. I purchased a PCI slot mounted power/reset to solve this issue, but I still felt compelled to comment about this shortcoming.

What about drilling a hole and fitting one to the top? Might consider this when i get my O11

 

[Vario]

What about drilling a hole and fitting one to the top? Might consider this when i get my O11

I thought about doing just that, I have an MNPCTech vandal/bulgin switch plate that would look good on the case. But I decided I didn't want to permanently modify anything on this case, never felt satisfied when I've done that in the past. Also I think some of the older/full size O11 designs have a reset.

The PCI slot solution will work okay, its just a question of WHY? What are they thinking? I understand that most don't use external 5.25 and 3.5, but reset is still useful especially in non windows environments or when overclocking, benchmarking, testing.

 

[Tigger]

i might just use a magnetic reed switch stuck to the inside of the case, and use a magnet for reset, no drilling etc then.

 

[Udyr]

Laziness and cost cutting: saving pennies; handing out annoyances.

 

[Anoniem]

Agreed, it is so annoying that a lot of cases don't have them anymore. I'm glad I run a test bench where I can smash my motherboard reset button at any moment BTW, you can just rig one from an old case to a random place in your current case

 

[pregep]

Although most of my PC builds still have Reset button can't remember last time I really used that one, guess 20 years ago, maybe...

Imho while PC is still working pressing the Reset button is like a face slap to PC, especially if (in the moment Reset button is pressed) something is being written to HDD, SSD... it could lead to bad or weak sectors. One can get away with hard Reset once, 5 times, or even more... but sooner or later hard Reset is gonna mess up something on HDD or SSD.

If one is forced to turn off or reset PC, lets say PC completely blocked for whatever reason, safest way to do that is to press Power button for 4sec, that would stop HDD, park the heads... Then turn it again.

On few of my latest PC builds, where Reset button still exist on the case, Reset button is attached to (barely used) case ARGB controller.

 

[Vario]

Agreed, it is so annoying that a lot of cases don't have them anymore. I'm glad I run a test bench where I can smash my motherboard reset button at any moment BTW, you can just rig one from an old case to a random place in your current case

I ordered one of these, hoping the buttons are small enough to fit through the PCI slot guards.

HighSpeed PC's ATX Power Bracket - Mini power/reset switches & PWR/HDD LED's on a PCI Bracket

ATX Power Bracket - Mini power/reset switches & PWR/HDD LED's on a PCI Bracket. Perfect PC power control for a computer workbench or open-air test bench!

www.highspeedpc.com

There are also remote control ones you can buy, Silverstone sells this one. https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Wireless-Function-Feedback-ES02-PCIE/dp/B075ZMPKW6#customerReview.

It is just something that is a nuisance, and in the rush to add all sorts of cosmetic frills to cases, it would have been so easy and inexpensive to include a reset.

 

[Tigger]

I ordered one of these, hoping the buttons are small enough to fit through the PCI slot guards.

HighSpeed PC's ATX Power Bracket - Mini power/reset switches & PWR/HDD LED's on a PCI Bracket

ATX Power Bracket - Mini power/reset switches & PWR/HDD LED's on a PCI Bracket. Perfect PC power control for a computer workbench or open-air test bench!

www.highspeedpc.com

There are also remote control ones you can buy, Silverstone sells this one. https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Wireless-Function-Feedback-ES02-PCIE/dp/B075ZMPKW6#customerReview.

It is just something that is a nuisance, and in the rush to add all sorts of cosmetic frills to cases, it would have been so easy and inexpensive to include a reset.

I cant really reach the back of my case though, would mean pulling the case right out.

 

[Vario]

I cant really reach the back of my case though, would mean pulling the case right out.
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In that case, I'd try the remote control product. And of course, some of the O11 do have a reset switch. There is also a product that is like a hockey puck on a cord which you could leave on top of the case.

 

[Remeca]

This isn't new? None of my 3 Dells has reset button, from 2008-2014.

 

[Anoniem]

This isn't new? None of my 3 Dells has reset button, from 2008-2014.

Not exactly new but it is a trend that has been growing in the last few years. A lot of case manufacturers go for the sleek design or add an extra USB-C header that replaces the well known reset button. Companies like HP, Dell, Lenovo etc. decided to ditch it yeeeaars ago, which annoys me to some extent. It's not really a big deal, still slightly inconvenient in the case (no pun intended) of regular cases.

 

[Vario]

This isn't new? None of my 3 Dells has reset button, from 2008-2014.

That is unfortunate but for consumer PC it might make sense as a stable windows environment is presumed.

For enthusiasts, and in particular, overclockers, they really should put one on it. I don't see why it needs to be a tradeoff, a button can be aesthetic, and there's often enough space for one.

Anyway I am not posting to rant, I do have a solution for it, it is just I haven't seen anyone comment on this particular trend and felt like I can't be the only one who feels it insufficient. If any case manufacturers read these forums to understand the market segment, please consider adding reset switches back into designs. I am happy they started adding mesh designs back, the glass aquariums were very unappealing for designing cool running systems.

 

[toilet pepper]

I really see a reason why the reset button is needed by most people. For me, I have pressed it mistakenly a lot of time while un/plugging USBs on some older builds I just leave it unplugged.

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

It's there already hold power to off, having two buttons with the only difference being one reboots instantaneously, yet wipes the contents of caches, leaves partial blocks on drive's and generally fss shit up.

I know why they're gone, if you overclock enthusiastically and often you'll have a reset on your motherboard you Could use.

 

[Tigger]

Well i leave my PC on 24/7 so for driver install/win update reboots it can be simpler to press that than use the software restart. But i suppose either way is ok. I don't really see why they removed it off cases when all motherboards still have the header for it.

 

[Caring1]

My Corsair case in system specs still has one, but as mentioned you can use a remote "on/ off" switch connected to reset instead if you use that often.

I was browsing for a new case yesterday for a system I have that requires one, and came across this which has everything I am looking for.
The Deepcool CL500 TG.

 

[pregep]

I know why they're gone, if you overclock enthusiastically and often you'll have a reset on your motherboard you Could use.

I am (was) OC enthusiast, but never was a fan of Reset button in my late night OC sesstions. But hey that's just me, guess out there there is still quite a lot of OC entusiast who doesn't have enough patience... you know, beer and OC, that stuff

My Corsair case in system specs still has one, but as mentioned you can use a remote "on/ off" switch connected to reset instead if you use that often.

I was browsing for a new case yesterday for a system I have that requires one, and came across this which has everything I am looking for.
The Deepcool CL500 TG.

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I have CL500 for almost a year, highly recommended case from my side for those who want case with lots of space inside, high airflow, using more than one AIO/rads... but don't want to overpay. CL500 here on my side: 280mm AIO on the front + for air intake push-pull 3x 120mm fans on the front of the rad + 2x 120mm fans (with custom made adaptors so they could fit 280mm rad) on the back of the rad. For air exhaust there are 3x 120mm fans, two on the top and one at the back-top. It even has (adjustable, or completely removable for those who don't need it) GPU support bracket for heavy/long GPUs, marked with red arrow on the pic below, and I like that feature a lot, wish every case manufacturer to use something like this for GPU support. When I'm blowing the dust from the case ouside with air compressor it takes less than 10 secs to remove both sides, front grill and top grill. Buy it, you wont regret it.

 

[Vario]

The Deepcool CL500 TG.

pregep: I have CL500 for almost a year, highly recommended case

Nice case! I already bought the O11 Air Mini and the parts to add a reset to it but that is a great find and a rare case to have so many features.
This XPG Defender also appears to have one and looks like it has a great airflow design as well. https://www.techpowerup.com/review/xpg-defender/

 

[pregep]

@Vario
Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG also looks like a great hi-airflow case, if you can find a good deal for it.

Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Review

The Fractal Design Torrent is an all-new chassis with a unique internal layout and the ability to easily hold even the largest air coolers out there. Add plenty of space for custom loops and five intake fans, two of which are 180 mm, and the Torrent could be the breeze of fresh air Fractal...

www.techpowerup.com

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...and it also has GPU support bracket, similar to that one used on DeepCool CL500:

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fractal-design-torrent-rgb-tg/images/instgpu2.jpg

Looks like the FD Torrent case GPU support bracket is more robust than that one on CL500, but not sure it has so many positions like the bracket on CL500, can't conclude enough looking at the pic.

 

[Vario]

@Vario
Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG also looks like a great hi-airflow case, if you can find a good deal for it.

Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Review

The Fractal Design Torrent is an all-new chassis with a unique internal layout and the ability to easily hold even the largest air coolers out there. Add plenty of space for custom loops and five intake fans, two of which are 180 mm, and the Torrent could be the breeze of fresh air Fractal...

www.techpowerup.com

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...and it also has GPU support bracket, similar to that one used on DeepCool CL500:

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fractal-design-torrent-rgb-tg/images/instgpu2.jpg

Looks like the FD Torrent case GPU support bracket is more robust than that one on CL500, but not sure it has so many positions like the bracket on CL500, can't conclude enough looking at the pic.

I loved the performance reviews of that Torrent but the $200 price tag and the sheer quantity of plastic for a high end price tag turned me off.

 

[pregep]

I loved the performance reviews of that Torrent but the $200 price tag and the sheer quantity of plastic for a high end price tag turned me off.

Yep, $200 is a bit too much, CL500 can be easily found for around $100. Can't remember if I ever payed more than €150 for a case, guess I didn't or else my brain/wallet would remember that event

 

[freeagent]

I really see a reason why the reset button is needed by most people. For me, I have pressed it mistakenly a lot of time while un/plugging USBs on some older builds I just leave it unplugged.

Yup it sucks hitting it by mistake.. especially if you use your reset switch as a clear cmos button lol.. ugh.

 

[Vario]

Yup it sucks hitting it by mistake.. especially if you use your reset switch as a clear cmos button lol.. ugh.

On my Lian Li PC A05 you have to use a pen to be able to push it because the button is small enough. Its convenient in the sense that it is impossible to press accidentally but it is there when you need it.