What case should I buy for my build? (Canada)

[ATU| Toaster]

I asked yesterday for any advice on my future build, what case do you recommend? My budget is $150 ($115 USD).
CPU: I7-10700k
GPU: GTX 1060 (waiting for the 3080)
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D15
Ram: 16 gb 3600 MHz Corsair vengeance
PSU: Corsair RM 850 watt 80+ gold
Storage: 2 tb xpg NVME

[animeandgame123]

In my case i just went with a basic case. NO window to see the inside, no RGB lights. Cuz in my opinion what counts is the inside of the PC. Any ol' case on amazon will do.
Make sure your motherboard and Power Supply Unit fits, check the measurements of the case.

[ATU| Toaster]

Messaggio originale di animeandgame123:

In my case i just went with a basic case. NO window to see the inside, no RGB lights. Cuz in my opinion what counts is the inside of the PC. Any ol' case on amazon will do.
Make sure your motherboard and Power Supply Unit fits, check the measurements of the case.

I’m not into RGB or glass side panels as well, just need something that can cool my components

[r.linder]

Messaggio originale di Blue Bird:

Messaggio originale di animeandgame123:

In my case i just went with a basic case. NO window to see the inside, no RGB lights. Cuz in my opinion what counts is the inside of the PC. Any ol' case on amazon will do.
Make sure your motherboard and Power Supply Unit fits, check the measurements of the case.

I’m not into RGB or glass side panels as well, just need something that can cool my components

Use PCpartpicker to find a case that's compatible with your future 3080, motherboard, and CPU cooler

[Bad 💀 Motha]

A simple Corsair 200R would do just fine.

Or maybe see if they still make the DIY-PC D480 case, as those were always nice, roomy, non rgb and came with 5X case fans

[Guydodge]

not sure how much you want to spend,and im a big fan of a mesh front but this case really is the perfect size its between a mid and full size case will fit any thing you throw in it,and the air flow is excellent.this is the case i bought.if not this one i would definitely look for one near this size.very versatile gives many options fans,coolers ect...
mid cases are to small for upcoming/current hardware (air coolers,AIO,vid cards)
p.s.i know it has a window,but the way it opens gives super easy access.
normal price is around 150.00
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-GT501-Case/dp/B07LCR23L4/ref=pd_sbs_147_4/147-8176474-0438119?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07LCR23L4&pd_rd_r=3780561d-dfd3-4fb4-9835-15c1be94c63a&pd_rd_w=pY0zv&pd_rd_wg=akVBl&pf_rd_p=b65ee94e-1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=BXCQYSRY7M5KBVBBZ50X&psc=1&refRID=BXCQYSRY7M5KBVBBZ50X

[Set-115689]

If you want good cooling I think you are stuck getting one with a front mesh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsMNu0gWlZw

A lot of cases seem out of stock at places. In Canada there's Memory Express, Newegg Canada Amazon Canada and Tiger Direct (never used them). Pcpartpicker might have more suggestions and prices.

-if you are using an atx board make sure you get a case that can fit an atx board not just an matx, etc..... case.

-some cases have no or limited 3.5 mechanical hard drive bays.

-some cases don't have slots for dvd/optical drives. Some cases have slightly different models one which has a drive bay and the other that doesn't. Be aware.

-some cases don't have multiple audio jacks on the front if you need to plug in a device that requires 2 jacks to work

-look on youtube (gamers nexus) for case thermal videos and reviews. If you find one you like look at videos for that specific case.

-if your stuck getting a case with either tempered glass or acrylic side panels apparently get the tempered glass

-if your putting a cooling tower in make sure it has the clearance. Some cases also have larger holes behind the cpu socket than others so to mount some coolers on some mainboards you need to pull the board out.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Front audio jacks are useless anyways unless you stick a noise isolating block on it.

[Electric Cupcake]

Cooler Master and Corsair are best cases.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Lian Li 011 Dynamic XT
or perhaps something from Phanteks

[Illusion of Progress]

I wish Fractal still made the Arc Midi. So far as I can tell, the Meshify took that spot in the lineup? The Define might be a good option if you don't want windows and such (though it focuses on quiet a bit above performance), but I think it might be slightly above your budget.

[MAXE]

If i where you i would buy the biggest water tower, but then air cool it instead because you can drop in some HUGE fans on thous .. and alot of them .. 3 x 140 mm fans in top outtake .. 6x 140mm front fans intake, 3 x 140mm back fans outtake, 6 x 140 mm fans in buttom for coldest air intake/outtake ..

well thous towers are HUGE but can keep any graphic´s card below 70 celcius all the time even at high end graphic ultra gameing 24/7 as long as the total room temp´s arent sick high .

You can build your own in plastic or woods and design it as you like ?

Then you can decide how it should look & how big or small you want it.. only the fantasy set the limits !

And by building a case in woods will make the total system more cooler .. because its more airtight so the compression of the air will be much higher = more cooling effects ;)

Just be aware of the fan speed with hot air, because it can create water in the system if hot & cold air is moved to fast .. but thats physic´s xD

but you wont get unwanted dust in from small holes or leaks when build in a air tight wood case .. so the system will be much much cleaner too ..


My pc temps while gaming shadow of war ultra settings maxed out at 2560 x 1440p@144hz = Cpu 40-60 celcius .. Gpu 50-66 celcius .. fps game menu = 1000 fps.. Gameplay fps = 70-300 fps .. Air cooled.

Here a whole table is used as a pc tower, its more theft secured too ;)
Not something you just put under your arm and run away with xD

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cf/da/e6/cfdae60cbb0fc79a30e74c3b6ba4bf87.jpg

or this

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/hydra-slim-desk-case-black-ca-004-hy.html

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/nL7v6h/fractal-design-meshify-c-tg-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tgl

[Mihryazd]

Fractal Design Meshify C is a great choice in your price range (they make pretty good cases overall).

Tbh I consider cases somewhat of a subjective part, so feel free to go with whatever you like.