Hello!
My current system: PC Part Picker
The reason I am looking for a new case is because I'm getting a third replacement of the Corsair 280X on Wednesday - both times the screw got stuck on the sockets for the side panel and I had to snap it off to get my components out. Either I am underestimating my strength when securing the side panel by hand or the socket the screw goes in isn't great for wear and tear.
Looking for a case similar in dimensions [link for the dimensions]. The important dimension is the length: 39.8cm (round it to 41cm to include the protrusion). Height and depth doesn't really matter.
Needs:
Currently I am looking at the ThermalTake Core V21 [link]. Substantially cheaper and looks like it can hold everything I currently have and smaller. However, I am not sure what the cons are for this case.
Budget is £140 if I can get a refund for my case from Amazon and the replacement case suffers from the same issues i had twice already.
I was considering replacing the screws with some sort of magnet mechanism. But will need to research that a bit more if I go down that route.
My current system: PC Part Picker
The reason I am looking for a new case is because I'm getting a third replacement of the Corsair 280X on Wednesday - both times the screw got stuck on the sockets for the side panel and I had to snap it off to get my components out. Either I am underestimating my strength when securing the side panel by hand or the socket the screw goes in isn't great for wear and tear.
Looking for a case similar in dimensions [link for the dimensions]. The important dimension is the length: 39.8cm (round it to 41cm to include the protrusion). Height and depth doesn't really matter.
Needs:
- Length of 41cm or less (where the side panel will be is parallel to the keyboard)
- Side panel that isn't the same as the 280X (like a chamber for the threading and not a 3mm thin sheet of metal where the threads wear off after 10 unscrews).
- Side panel that is see through for all that RGB from my H100i. Reallly mainly for a visual indication of my CPU temperatures
- Fit the RM750x
- Fit the 240mm H100i radiator and as an exhaust (only the former if orientation doesn't really matter)
- mATX
- 1x SSD slot
- Tempered glass
- Filters for all fan exhausts and intakes
- Includes a fan hub
- Good cable management layout
- White case - to continue my black and white theme
Currently I am looking at the ThermalTake Core V21 [link]. Substantially cheaper and looks like it can hold everything I currently have and smaller. However, I am not sure what the cons are for this case.
Budget is £140 if I can get a refund for my case from Amazon and the replacement case suffers from the same issues i had twice already.
I was considering replacing the screws with some sort of magnet mechanism. But will need to research that a bit more if I go down that route.
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