Solid Case Under 100 euro

SadisticWaifu · Mar 16, 2023

Hello. I'm looking into changing my pc case and I don't really know what's good and what's bad. For starters, the budget is about 100 euro. My mb is ATX and the look that I'm after is some something solid with metal finish, like a bequite Dark Base Pro 900 and maybe a glass panel. Of course, if money wasn't problem, I would have bought that. But at least for now, it's out of reach. Also, my components are too big, the only problem would maybe be the cpu cooler, a bequite Dark Rock Pro 4, because from what I remember it's 160 mm tall. Thanks for any suggestions!

Best regards, Artur.

Klemc · Mar 16, 2023

4000D Airflow, big enough.

Beware one of the screw holes to screw MBoard is not a hole but a integrated tigette, so i couldn't use furnished PNY 4070ti's bracket and had to buy one.

Lost_Troll · Mar 17, 2023

I think this is the best you can do for a no window ATX case.
Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case

PCPart Picker search I used.

Why_Me · Mar 17, 2023

CPU cooler max height: 170mm

https://www.pcgarage.ro/carcase/fractal-design/focus-2-black/

Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case (w/window)

https://www.pcgarage.ro/carcase/fractal-design/focus-2-black-solid/

Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case (no window)

Rear exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.pcgarage.ro/ventilatoare-radiatoare/arctic-cooling/p12-pwm/

ARCTIC P12 PWM 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan (200 - 1800 RPM)

Total: case + fan = €92 inc VAT

$www.fractal-design.com$

Focus 2

Focus 2 offers a precise straight-forward design which has been carefully engineered to leverage its airflow potential. Its innovative approach to the internal layout creates flow throughout the case, making it enjoyable to build and upgrade in, while optimizing direct cooling to components.

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Fractal Design Focus 2 chassis review

This time, we're checking out the Fractal Design Focus 2, a successor of the Focus G chassis (ATX compatible), which we reviewed back in 2017. A Mini version was also available, dedicated to the mATX motherboards. The Fractal Design Focus 2 appears to have changed quite a lot from the original...

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Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB Review

The Fractal Design Focus 2 is the successor to the aging Focus G chassis. Being one of the most affordable cases from the brand, it focuses on air flow with two 140 mm intake fans, solid build quality while bringing along all those modern touches and design elements we have already seen for the...

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SadisticWaifu · Mar 17, 2023

Why_Me said:
Fractal Design Pop Air Black TG Clear Tint Buy

Fractal Design Pop Air Black TG Clear Tint Buy | online at computeruniverse online Shop | Midi-Tower (sound dampened) mit plasticfenster

www.computeruniverse.net

$www.fractal-design.com$

Pop Air

Fractal fuse flair with function in the new Pop series of cases that doesn’t skimp on aesthetics or flexibility. The entire series offers a solid foundation and excellent build quality, giving all users plenty of options and room to maneuver.

$www.fractal-design.com$ www.fractal-design.com

$www.fractal-design.com$

Focus 2

Focus 2 offers a precise straight-forward design which has been carefully engineered to leverage its airflow potential. Its innovative approach to the internal layout creates flow throughout the case, making it enjoyable to build and upgrade in, while optimizing direct cooling to components.

$www.fractal-design.com$ www.fractal-design.com

These are really nice

Why_Me · Mar 17, 2023

SadisticWaifu said:
These are really nice

I edited that post when I read you're in Romania. ^^

joemama · Mar 17, 2023

How about Montech Sky Two (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/montech-sky-two/) or Antec DF700 (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/antec-df700-flux-atx-chassis/)
I don't know the price at your location but their cases are relatively cheap options

docnorth · Mar 17, 2023

If solid isn't a must, Phanteks Enthoo Pro M is worth a look. It's about 100€, I'm just not sure if it's easy to find. I also prefer solid cases, but would definitely make an exception for this one.

Edit, since you mentioned the Bequiet cooler, you could also take a look at Pure Base 600 and at the same time check the cooler compatibility.

SadisticWaifu · Mar 17, 2023

Why_Me said:
I edited that post when I read you're in Romania. ^^

Thank :*

Night · Mar 19, 2023

Yesterday I built a setup for a friend on the Fractal Design Pop Air case, looks pretty neat. Build quality is solid as well. Even managed to install Arctic Liquid Freezer 240mm in there thanks to 240mm radiator offset. It will fit your air cooler as well (support up to 170 mm height), it's a wider case.

System Name	"Good Boy" / Hp z400
Processor	Intel i7 8700k / Intel Xeon w3520
Motherboard	Asus PRIME Z370-P II / OEM motherboard
Cooling	Be Quiet Dark Rock 4 Pro / OEM cooler
Memory	32 gb Corsair VENGEANCE LPX at 3000 mhz / 8 gb ECC OEM memory at 1333mhz
Video Card(s)	Asus Rog-Strix GeForce GTX 1080ti / AMD SAPPHIRE Radeon R9 380 NITRO Dual-X
Storage	1TB of sata 3 SSD and 3TB of HDD / 240 gb of SSD and 1TB of HDD
Display(s)	Legion Y25f-10 144Hz / LG Flatron W1934S
Case	Aerocool P7C1 non-pro / Hp z400 case
Audio Device(s)	Beyerdynamics DT 770 Pro 80 ohms and HyperX Cloud 2 / nothing ig
Power Supply	Xilence Performance X XN073 XP750MR9 750w / OEM PSU 475w
Mouse	HyperX Pulsefire Surge / some random office mouse
Keyboard	Razer Blackwidow 3 / some random office kb
Software	Win 10 Pro / Win 10 Pro

System Name	KLM
Processor	7800X3D
Motherboard	B-650E-E Strix
Cooling	Arctic Cooling III 280
Memory	16x2 Fury Renegade 6000-32
Video Card(s)	4070-ti PNY
Storage	512+512+1+2+2+2+2+6+500+256+4+4+4
Display(s)	VA 32" 4K@60 - OLED 27" 2K@240
Case	4000D Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Edifier 1280Ts
Power Supply	Shift 1000
Mouse	502 Hero
Keyboard	K68
Software	EMDB
Benchmark Scores	0>1000

System Name	Spam
Processor	i9-12900K PL1=125 TA=56 PL2=250
Motherboard	MSI MAG B660M Mortar WiFi DDR4
Cooling	Scythe Kaze Flex 120mm ARGB Fans x5 / Noctua NH-U9S
Memory	Mushkin Red Line DDR4 4000 16Gb x2 18-22-22-42 1T
Video Card(s)	Sapphire Pulse RX 7900 XT
Storage	Team Group MP33 512Mb / 1Tb
Display(s)	LG 34GP63A-B (3440 x 1440)
Case	BitFenix Prodigy M 2022
Audio Device(s)	Real Tek on Board Audio
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GM
Mouse	G203
Keyboard	G413
Software	WIN 11 Pro

System Name	"Good Boy" / Hp z400
Processor	Intel i7 8700k / Intel Xeon w3520
Motherboard	Asus PRIME Z370-P II / OEM motherboard
Cooling	Be Quiet Dark Rock 4 Pro / OEM cooler
Memory	32 gb Corsair VENGEANCE LPX at 3000 mhz / 8 gb ECC OEM memory at 1333mhz
Video Card(s)	Asus Rog-Strix GeForce GTX 1080ti / AMD SAPPHIRE Radeon R9 380 NITRO Dual-X
Storage	1TB of sata 3 SSD and 3TB of HDD / 240 gb of SSD and 1TB of HDD
Display(s)	Legion Y25f-10 144Hz / LG Flatron W1934S
Case	Aerocool P7C1 non-pro / Hp z400 case
Audio Device(s)	Beyerdynamics DT 770 Pro 80 ohms and HyperX Cloud 2 / nothing ig
Power Supply	Xilence Performance X XN073 XP750MR9 750w / OEM PSU 475w
Mouse	HyperX Pulsefire Surge / some random office mouse
Keyboard	Razer Blackwidow 3 / some random office kb
Software	Win 10 Pro / Win 10 Pro

Processor	i5-9600K
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X
Cooling	Scythe Mugen 5S
Memory	Micron Ballistix Sports LT 3000 8G*4
Video Card(s)	EVGA 3070 XC3 Ultra Gaming
Storage	Adata SX6000 Pro 512G, Kingston A2000 1T
Display(s)	Gigabyte M32Q
Case	Antec DF700 Flux
Audio Device(s)	Edifier C3X
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex Gold 650W
Mouse	Razer Basilisk V2
Keyboard	Ducky ONE 2 Horizon

System Name	Office / HP Prodesk 490 G3 MT (ex-office)
Processor	Intel 13700 (90° limit) / Intel i7-6700
Motherboard	Asus TUF Gaming H770 Pro / HP 805F H170
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S / Stock
Memory	G. Skill Trident XMP 2x16gb DDR5 6400MHz cl32 / Samsung 2x8gb 2133MHz DDR4
Video Card(s)	Asus RTX 3060 Ti Dual OC GDDR6X / Zotac GTX 1650 GDDR6 OC
Storage	Samsung 2tb 980 PRO MZ / Samsung SSD 1TB 860 EVO + WD blue HDD 1TB (WD10EZEX)
Display(s)	Eizo FlexScan EV2455 - 1920x1200 / Panasonic TX-32LS490E 32'' LED 1920x1080
Case	Nanoxia Deep Silence 8 Pro / HP microtower
Audio Device(s)	On board
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime PX750 / OEM 300W bronze
Mouse	MS cheap wired / Logitech cheap wired m90
Keyboard	MS cheap wired / HP cheap wired
Software	W11 / W7 Pro ->10 Pro

Processor	Intel i7 4770k
Motherboard	ASUS Sabertooth Z87
Cooling	BeQuiet! Shadow Rock 3
Memory	Patriot Viper 3 RedD 16 GB @ 1866 MHz
Video Card(s)	XFX RX 480 GTR 8GB
Storage	1x SSD Samsung EVO 250 GB 1x HDD Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 1x HDD Seagate Barracuda 4 TB
Display(s)	AOC Q27G2U QHD, Dell S2415H FHD
Case	Cooler Master HAF XM
Audio Device(s)	Magnat LZR 980, Razer BlackShark V2, Altec Lansing 251
Power Supply	Corsair AX860
Mouse	Razer DeathAdder V2
Keyboard	Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
Software	Windows 10 Pro x64

Solid Case Under 100 euro

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