Looking for ATX Case recommendations for 2018

[WillSK]

Hey Folks,

So I currently have my build in a Parvum S2.5 which I love but I'm eager to make the jump back to ATX and while I love the parvum case I sorta wanna go back to the tried and true mass produced ATX options. In my opinion the back panel on the parum is never quite as perfect as something I would see from a larger manufacturer.

Features I'm After

- Great cable management
- ATX compatible
- Ability to open up the front to mount AIO unit
- Side window
- Hide drives potentially behind the mobo tray or somewhere less obvious (I have 1 HDD and an SSD to mount)
- Not fussed about RGB I'll take it or leave it
- Good Air flow


I'm gravitating toward the fractal design R6 at the moment but would love to hear your thoughts team?

Thanks

 

[Wraith]

The Fractal Define S every time, love that case and the air flow is epic.

 

[looz]

Maybe even go smaller with Meshify C. Though for AIO to fit you need a 295mm max gpu (well mine's 297 but it scrapes the rad).

 

[Dawelio]

The Fractal Define S every time, love that case and the air flow is epic.

I have the Define C and it’s awesome

 

[WillSK]

Seems to be a lot of fractal fans which is certainly a good thing for what I'm leaning toward

Any other suggestions guys?

 

[NeverBackDown]

Not the phanteks Evolv series that's for sure. I have the ITX version and the larger ones are basically the same thing. Not impressed with it. External quality is fine but internal quality is not.

Besides that airflow sucks in any of the cases.

 

[Avet]

NZXT H700 (dumb)
CoolerMaster H500P Mesh
Corsair 460X, 570X
New Enthoo Evolv X
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic

 

[WillSK]

NZXT H700 (dumb)
CoolerMaster H500P Mesh
Corsair 460X, 570X
New Enthoo Evolv X
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic

The Evolv X actually looks awesome. It's made it on to the maybe list

 

[NeverBackDown]

If the airflow is setup similar to the previous design it won't be that great for cooling. From experience with the series

 

[WillSK]

If the airflow is setup similar to the previous design it won't be that great for cooling. From experience with the series

Fair enough. One to maybe keep an eye on. O watched a couple of previews and they do mention a focus on improving airflow so we shall have to see