Need a new case, one that will last

[Meddie]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a new case as my current one (Chieftec Dragon) just isn't up to snuff anymore. It has served me well for the past 6 years or so, but it's really time to get a new one - Mainly because of lack of cooling (I'm restricted to noisy 80mm fans), lack of cable management, and lack of proper dust filtering (currently using taped pantyhose/stocking ).

(my current case)

I would prefer a full tower with dust filtering, cable management options, a case that can last a long time again with room for future upgrades as well. I really don't care if it has leds and such, I'll be looking at my monitor 99% of the time anyway.

Budget is around £100 / €135 - I'm from Denmark so it costs a tad more due to the wonderful 25% tax on all purchases.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lystfiskern]

Same problem for us Norwegians as well... These two are right at the top of your budget but both proven enclosures with solid build quality and good airflow.

CM Storm Trooper

CM Storm Stryker

Nuff said?

 

[cronic5]

The Cooler Master HAF series have been pretty good. I've used a lot of them in some builds for my customers lately, all satisfied.

The NZXT Phantom has been pretty popular. I've never used it myself, but I do have friends who use it in their personal rigs and they love it.

If you wanted my opinion, I'd tell you to go with the Cooler Master Storm Stryker, as it is what I run. It is beautiful, has excellent cooling and cable management features, and is overall the best case I've ever used.

 

[Meddie]

Thanks for the replies.
I checked out the Storm Trooper / Stryker and they look really good. All reviewers seem to agree this is an excellent case as well. It does look very roomy.

Now comes the hard part .. Black or white :lol:

 

[Lystfiskern]

I think Stryker looks better, it even has the windowed side-panel that wins it for me.....
What components are u running?

 

[PingPangBV]

You just can't go wrong with the Stryker/Trooper. The NZXT switch 810 is also an awesome case.

 

[Meddie]

After some intense considerations I ordered the Trooper. It's more subtle (...), fits with my other equipment and I like the fact that I can install 2x140mm (or was it 120mm?) fans on the side panel if needed.

Thank you all for your input, much appreciated!
I can't believe I didn't spot this case sooner

 

[jamesriley94]

What specs are you running? and what upgrades do you have planned?

 

[Rich_]

edit- NVM just read u went with the trooper

 

[Meddie]

Just finished hooking up everything and so far I'm very happy with this case. It's really silent, even my Samsung HD103SJ HDD which used to rattle the entire previous case is silent as well thanks to the rubber in the cages. Airflow is awesome, I already see a 5c decrease on the GPU and 3c decrease on the CPU while the fans are running at the lowest RPM (200mm disconnected). TONS of room and plenty of cable management options.

Big thanks to all!

What specs are you running? and what upgrades do you have planned?

Oh you dont wanna know my current specs, they are quite horrible due to limitations of the previous case. In a couple of month I'm going for an awesome upgrade with water cooling and the works. I just gotta find the parts and I'm good to go. So much room

 

[Meddie]

So far I'm very happy with this, but one thing keeps bothering me ..
The LED/lights/whatever on the power and hdd indicator is really hard to see if you are not standing right in front of the case.

Front view

Slightly tilted and now it's impossible to see any activity

Picky, but it's really annoying me so far. Why didn't they move the LED/lights/whatever closer to the hole so you can see whats going on from angles?

Otherwise, excellent case so far