[SOLVED] Case for new budgety system?

[justinbower]

I put together a budget-oriented system (mATX), and am looking for a case that would accommodate it. My preferences are smaller, cooler, quieter, reasonable cost. I like having USB up top. Don't care about RGB, tend to like "sophisticated"/clean designs more. I like the TG window look, but not necessary.

Here's the system

I looked at cases, but am overwhelmed at the choices. I saw some like the fractal design meshify mini, be quiet pure base 500, lian li 205M (a Microcenter exclusive of the 205), fractal define mini C, etc. A wilder part of me wishes there was a mATX size of the Thermaltake Core P1/P3 series. I even thought about building a DIY case from an old guitar amp, but just don't have the time to devote to that project.

Thoughts on these, others? Advice?

 

[WildCard999]

This one is quite nice for the price. It comes with ARGB ring fans but you should be able to disable the lights on it.

Aero One Mini Eclipse - AeroCool

ARGB MINI TOWER CASE High-performance mini tower case with full tempered glass side panel to showcase the inside of your rig. Mesh front panel design allows for viewing of your front LED fans while providing superior air flow and circulation. Comes equipped with three 12cm Addressable RGB fans...

aerocool.io

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Case: Aerocool Aero One Mini Eclipse MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($51.54 @ Amazon)
Total: $51.54
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[Iniaskle]

I put together a budget-oriented system (mATX), and am looking for a case that would accommodate it. My preferences are smaller, cooler, quieter, reasonable cost. I like having USB up top. Don't care about RGB, tend to like "sophisticated"/clean designs more. I like the TG window look, but not necessary.

Here's the system

I looked at cases, but am overwhelmed at the choices. I saw some like the fractal design meshify mini, be quiet pure base 500, lian li 205M (a Microcenter exclusive of the 205), fractal define mini C, etc. A wilder part of me wishes there was a mATX size of the Thermaltake Core P1/P3 series. I even thought about building a DIY case from an old guitar amp, but just don't have the time to devote to that project.

Thoughts on these, others? Advice?

I've heard the Coolermaster Q300L is a good case for micro-atx. It pretty much has all your preferences. It is very small, it is not expensive at all and it has good airflow. Just dont pick the Q300P model, It is supposed to be an upgraded version of the Q300L but has poor airflow.

 

[justinbower]

In terms of budget, anything under 100 or so is fine.

 

[WildCard999]

In terms of budget, anything under 100 or so is fine.

Yeah I've looked at a few but pricing is going a bit crazy. The case I posted above has the same price but now a $100 shipping cost....

Once you find a case you like just keep a eye on the price if it's currently overpriced for it to (hopefully) come down.

 

[justinbower]

Good to know, I thought things were a bit pricey, but I haven't bought a new case in ages, so I had no idea.