Case suggestions

[Kanoe]

Hi Guys

Building a new machine for my dad and as part of the build he wants a new case.

having trouble finding a modern case that meets the requirements he has given me so hoping the Hexites can give me some ideas.

Requirements:

- Midi tower (as mobo is just ATX) sub £100
- Must be able to fit gfx card that is 28cm long
- Must be able to fit a ODD drive (I know its 2020 but he still wants one)
- Doesn't need a window or RGB
- Front USB 3.0 and Headset and Mic ports

At the moment I'm going towards these at the moment:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phant...ca-031-pt.html

or

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phant...ca-063-pt.html

[scaryjim]

This looks rather attractive, ticks all the boxes, and is only £20:

https://www.ebuyer.com/882971-kolink...r-case-kla-002

And because it wouldn't be a case recommendation post by me without an Antec option or two ( ):

Antec P7 (£45): https://www.scan.co.uk/products/ante...miniitx-usb-30
Antec P101S (£75): https://www.scan.co.uk/products/ante...x-usb30-2x-usb

[Kanoe]

Thanks for the suggestions, I haven't given up trying to tempt him away from the idea of needing a ODD

[scaryjim]

... I haven't given up trying to tempt him away from the idea of needing a ODD

There's all sorts of things you can put in a 5.25" drive bay - I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be buying a case without at least one, tbh. Having one you don't need doesn't really hurt, while not having one you do need would be a PITA.

[Kanoe]

Well he has gone for the Phanteks P400A and this doesnt have a 5.25" bay

I'm building it tonight so hoping it's an easy case to work with.