Best ~50$ Or Less PC Case... Go!

[Aeradom]

So, the long and short is that my brother needs a new case, because our mother elected to go with some crappy manufacture case for his build... and now it doesn't even have a side panel. After cleaning it out, I made a deal that if he went in for half, I'd split the price and put together the new computer for him. So, for ~50$ (or less if you think one is just super awesome), what's the best Mid Tower ATX Case? Caveat though, has to be from Amazon.

 

[ak47jar3d]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YRKOU1Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_40?qid=1451452596&sr=8-40&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=Pc+case

 

[ImmortalGiraffe]

So, the long and short is that my brother needs a new case, because our mother elected to go with some crappy manufacture case for his build... and now it doesn't even have a side panel. After cleaning it out, I made a deal that if he went in for half, I'd split the price and put together the new computer for him. So, for ~50$ (or less if you think one is just super awesome), what's the best Mid Tower ATX Case? Caveat though, has to be from Amazon.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146178&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Cases+%28Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form%29-_-N82E16811146178&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-4i0BRCaudDcrrnDi6kBEiQAZSh5f89zsffKQYps4G6ARKIgvTf8_Ogh_vYGAZVomEzB_doaArA68P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[instyne]

Go to Amazon, at the "shop by department" header go to computer parts then narrow it down to computer cases and set your price range. I just checked and there are some nice looking cases in your price range . pick a few you like and read the reviews . no matter what is suggested here you will end up doing that anyway to get what your brother likes. Good luck .

 

[Aeradom]

Go to Amazon, at the "shop by department" header go to computer parts then narrow it down to computer cases and set your price range. I just checked and there are some nice looking cases in your price range . pick a few you like and read the reviews . no matter what is suggested here you will end up doing that anyway to get what your brother likes. Good luck .

I actually did that first believe it or not, but I thought I'd come here because when someone suggests something, I can ask them more about the case in particular. Also, the two that were mentioned here I wasn't previously considering, and now I will.

 

[instyne]

I checked out the suggestions they had they look nice If one will do what you want go for it.

 

[megamanx00]

The Antec GX500 is as good as you're gonna get for that price

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129191

There are other good choices for budget cases though like the Rosewill Redbone

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147160

and this Xigmatek

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815050

 

[madmatt30]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J6YTU9I/ref=mp_s_a_1_81?qid=1451454057&sr=1-81&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Atx+case


Far better than that gx500.

I do like the look of that r1 though, nice & minimalistic.

The z3 is hard to beat for value for money though ,a $45 case with around $30 worth of preinstalled fans included.

Always been a firm favourite for me .

 

[Aeradom]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J6YTU9I/ref=mp_s_a_1_81?qid=1451454057&sr=1-81&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Atx+case


Far better than that gx500.

I do like the look of that r1 though, nice & minimalistic.

The z3 is hard to beat for value for money though ,a $45 case with around $30 worth of preinstalled fans included.

Always been a firm favourite for me .

You know, that's the second Zalman Case I've seen mentioned, and I don't think I've ever heard of the brand. I'm assuming there a pretty reputable company to have two cases mentioned here.

 

[madmatt30]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J6YTU9I/ref=mp_s_a_1_81?qid=1451454057&sr=1-81&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Atx+case


Far better than that gx500.

I do like the look of that r1 though, nice & minimalistic.

The z3 is hard to beat for value for money though ,a $45 case with around $30 worth of preinstalled fans included.

Always been a firm favourite for me .

You know, that's the second Zalman Case I've seen mentioned, and I don't think I've ever heard of the brand. I'm assuming there a pretty reputable company to have two cases mentioned here.

big big brand mate,always been popular in europe & asia,never had a massive market penetration in the usa until the last 18 months or so (much like deepcool & raijintek)

Theyre value for money stuff mate,you may not get quite the same build quality as corsair or coolermaster but you will get a lot lot more for your money.

Ive used the z3 plus in over a dozen builds over the course of 2 years - should tell you something ;-)
that r1 is exactly the same case internally - different panelling & different front bezel & minus 2 fans, thats not a bad thing because its a damn good layout anyway.

 

[Aeradom]

Thanks guys for all your responses, I'm going to take these answers and look over the case options I got and then I'll pick a solution. If I don't end up going for one mentioned here, then I'll pick the guy who said the amazon one then 😛