Struggling to choose a new case!

[trawetSluaP]

Hi,

I currently have a Corsair 730T and although it's a nice case I'd like to change to something new because 1) I'd like a smaller case, and 2) I'd like a case with a dust filter at the top.

With regard to size, I have an ATX motherboard, a soon to be delivered 980 Matrix and I plan to buy a Kraken X61 (or other 280 AIO, although I will consider settling for a 240 AIO if the case is good enough!)

I can consider all price ranges and I'm not too bothered about side windows.

I love the look of the 780T and 600T but they're the same, if not large in size to my current case. I'm also very interested in the Cooltek W2 but I'm not sure it'll be big enough to accommodate all of my components.

Any help and/or suggestions are welcome!

 

[Thelosouvlakia]

I would sugged the corsair 450D
Smaller than your current case. Will support the 980 and a 280mm rad

 

[Davva2004]

Take a look at the Phanteks range, they are seriously sexy cases.

 

[Excalabur50]

Have a look at the R5 here is Tom's review http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/fractal_designs_define_r5_window_case_review/1

 

[trawetSluaP]

Not a fan of the R5, love the look of the Phanteks Primo but it's too big. Really liking the look of the 450D!

 

[Wraith]

Not a fan of the R5, love the look of the Phanteks Primo but it's too big. Really liking the look of the 450D!

I can confirm the 450D, I freaking love mine! It's sleek, easy to work with and it's Corsair.

 

[barnsley]

Fractal's Arc Midi R2?

What dimensions do you actually want?

 

[Pogal_31]

+1 for the 450D. The Obsidian design is really sleek, thinking myself to get it to replace my 750D that seems a bit too big for my taste. Plus the ventilated front panel is awesome

 

[Wraith]

+1 for the 450D. The Obsidian design is really sleek, thinking myself to get it to replace my 750D that seems a bit too big for my taste. Plus the ventilated front panel is awesome

The vented front panel is good but takes a bit of clever modding to get it perfect, as the gaps in the mesh are quite sparse, take a look at my Filter Project or TTLs review and you'll see what I mean. But apart from the optical bay being riveted in it's the only other issue I have with the perfect case.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Fractal's Arc Midi R2?

What dimensions do you actually want?

No specific dimensions just smaller than the 730T if possible.

The 450D is definitely looking to be the case I'm going for.

 

[NeverBackDown]

I would recommend the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 over the 450D.

 

[Kushiro]

NZXT H440 is a lovely case, not exactly small though.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Have encountered an issue with the 450D, in reviews it states the max Cpu Cooler height is 160-170mm but the cooler I plan to get is 180mm in height.