[SOLVED] When is it time to upgrade a PC case?

[Navitus]

Hello, all.

I have a quick question. I've had my PC since 2013. I've upgraded the internals since then, but I've kept the case the same. My question is this: How often do you normally change out a PC case?

My current case is a full tower. Are there certain technologies that come with the case that necessitate a case upgrade once they're outdated (e.g. USB 3.0 port)? My current case works fine and hasn't given me any problems in the years that I've had it. This is just a question that popped into my head recently.

Thank you!

 

[SATADATA]

If you have no problems with your current case and don’t need high-speed front panel connectivity, I see no reason to bother with buying a new one.

 

[Navitus]

If you have no problems with your current case and don’t need high-speed front panel connectivity, I see no reason to bother with buying a new one.

Are you talking about USB 3.0-3.1 when you say "high-speed front panel connectivity"? My case has a USB 3.0 on the front, but I don't really use it for anything other than plugging in a USB headset occasionally. Very rarely will I transfer pictures, but the speed hasn't been an issue.

 

[SATADATA]

Are you talking about USB 3.0-3.1 when you say "high-speed front panel connectivity"? My case has a USB 3.0 on the front, but I don't really use it for anything other than plugging in a USB headset occasionally. Very rarely will I transfer pictures, but the speed hasn't been an issue.

Yes I was referring to usb 3.1 (the usb forum has mutilated the naming scheme). Unlike most other computer parts, cases do not receive massive increases in performance from one generation to the next, aside from connectivity. SO if the connectivity is fine, and the rest of the case is good enough, id stick with it until you have complaints.

 

[Phaaze88]

1)How often? Almost never, but it depends sometimes.
My 2nd case, the Phantom 820, I had to give it up because of back problems.
A beast of a case, but maintenance was a PITA due to the weight. That wasn't enough for me to ditch it, until the back stuff started...

2)Technologies? No.

 

[EndEffeKt_24]

I swapped my last case, because I wanted a fresh look and a decend downsize.
50l to 12l

 

[Ralston18]

I vote for keeping the case.

The saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it" applies.

Likely that an older case is much more durable than many of the newer products. Some of which are overall flimsy.

Yes the cases can be heavy (I am likewise aware of that) but with the move away from HDDs (heavy) to SSDs removes weight.

And to some extent PSUs are lighter as are many other components: different designs, materials, etc. to save costs and make things lighter overall.

Also start asking around: family, friends, work, etc.. Pretty good chance you will find someone planning to get rid of (for whatever reasons) a PC with a smaller case.

Likely the only cost will be for you to go get the PC and haul it away. Keep the case and any other components you want. Recycle the rest.