Question What’s a good case

[yourtypicalbuilder]

This is The case I am planning on buying: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDFYW3N?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

I was told that this case doesn’t appear to have good airflow. The same person also told me it would be cheaper if I bought a cheap case and just bought rgb lights and put them in. If that is the case, what are good budget cases and fans.

 

[Barty1884]

That appears to be totally enclosed, with the exception of the vents down the side of the front panel.
Any time airflow is limited in such a way, and any air pulled in has to make a sharp 90' turn, you're sacrificing airflow and, usually, temperatures.

With 6 fans preinstalled, that case is trying to brute force airflow ..... Which isn't really going to happen.

That case is $90?

To give a quick example:
https://www.newegg.com/black-white-metallic-gear-neo-air-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854093

MEsh front panel... $50 after a $10 rebate. Supports up to 5x 120mm fans if you wanted.

A 5pack, or 6pack of generic RGB fans will set you back $25-$40. Lots of examples to choose from, so just picking a couple for demonstration purposes.
https://www.amazon.com/ICETEK-Compu...keywords=rgb+case+fans&qid=1575398261&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Intel...?keywords=rgb+case+fans&qid=1575398261&sr=8-9

At that pricepoint, a bunch of ~$5 fans are not going to be the best fans in the world - but when paired with a mesh front panel, they'll do the job adequately/well.

Overall, your net spend would be similar or less.

 

[yourtypicalbuilder]

That appears to be totally enclosed, with the exception of the vents down the side of the front panel.
Any time airflow is limited in such a way, and any air pulled in has to make a sharp 90' turn, you're sacrificing airflow and, usually, temperatures.

With 6 fans preinstalled, that case is trying to brute force airflow ..... Which isn't really going to happen.

That case is $90?

To give a quick example:
https://www.newegg.com/black-white-metallic-gear-neo-air-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854093

MEsh front panel... $50 after a $10 rebate. Supports up to 5x 120mm fans if you wanted.

A 5pack, or 6pack of generic RGB fans will set you back $25-$40. Lots of examples to choose from, so just picking a couple for demonstration purposes.
https://www.amazon.com/ICETEK-Compu...keywords=rgb+case+fans&qid=1575398261&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Intel...?keywords=rgb+case+fans&qid=1575398261&sr=8-9

At that pricepoint, a bunch of ~$5 fans are not going to be the best fans in the world - but when paired with a mesh front panel, they'll do the job adequately/well.

Overall, your net spend would be similar or less.

Thanks really helped

 

[Wehrlebird]

If you want a good cheap case, take a look at this https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-MX330...1?keywords=cougar+mx330&qid=1575410151&sr=8-1

I just built my pc with this. It is no frills, simple, good cable management, decent airflow and has a side window. There is nothing better at this price point, I did my research, take my word for it.

 

[yourtypicalbuilder]

If you want a good cheap case, take a look at this https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-MX330...1?keywords=cougar+mx330&qid=1575410151&sr=8-1

I just built my pc with this. It is no frills, simple, good cable management, decent airflow and has a side window. There is nothing better at this price point, I did my research, take my word for it.

I mean the other one is only 7 dollars more and seems better

 

[Wehrlebird]

I mean the other one is only 7 dollars more and seems better

$42 on Newegg rn, your call.