Best 50$ case

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I am looking to upgrade my case soon and was hoping to get opinions on the best case I can get at around 50usd. No blue led lights, the nzxt I have with it is so dman annoying.. Also top oriented front panel ports. Needs to fit ATX, and a GTX Titan x. Optical drive is not needed. Possibility for AIO cooling is a plus because I want to get a corsair h100i. I really was wanting to get a cube case but the one I was wanting is like 140.. the corsair high airflow one.

Anyways, any recommendations?
 
Kinda limiting yourself with that budget. Corsair makes 55ish dollar case called the 200R that fits most of those expectations except the top oriented panel ports. They are on the front.
If you aren't stuck on the ATX form factor - they make a case called the 88R that is for MicroATX boards that I personally think looks a lot better than the 200R and is I think roughly 5 dollars cheaper (45ish)
 
I love a love, hate, hate, hate, relationship with my DIYPC case. They look badass but you really do get what you pay for.
 
I can probably swing a bit more then 50, and I am stuck with ATX for now until I upgrade to a new cpu and mobo.
 
So let me get this straight. You have a Titan X and ... $50 for a case? I guess it's just gotta hold your stuff eh?

You might be able to find a Fractal Define R5 for about $60-80 if you shop around. Could be an option.
 
jamsomito said:
So let me get this straight. You have a Titan X and ... $50 for a case? I guess it's just gotta hold your stuff eh?

You might be able to find a Fractal Define R5 for about $60-80 if you shop around. Could be an option.
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All of the money went to the X. lol
If frames is all that matters, I can understand the persons lack of interest in other PC parts that doesn't give more fps.
 
If you're going to hop on the judgement train, judge me as well. I have a $180 PSU in a $47 case shipped.
 
I love to be judged, hence I have my parts stuffed in a tower I found in a dumpster. I shit you not. I think it is some old thermaltake or thermalright. It did have some weird metal curved flaps that just sorta flapped around the front of it. I removed them and the bashed up water-cooling kit and gave the CPU to a friend. It had an old dual GPU card. Pretty sure it was rage damage.

So look around the dumpsters where the pimple faced teenagers with bad attitudes live. Might save $50.
 
I didn't buy the titan x, I got it for free. And the reason I am skimping some on the case is because I am buying a new computer desk as well and a dual screen mount.
 
cyclone3d said:
Have a look at the DeepCool Dukase V2. I just recently got one for a build and from your description, it has everything you are looking for.

Pretty nice case for $50

DEEPCOOL DUKASE V2 Mid Tower ATX case Black Metal Panel and All-Metal Inner Structure Fan Speed Control Switch Cable Management-Newegg.com

Too bad Newegg ans Amazon are out of stock at the moment.
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Seconded - Rosewill also makes a pretty good budget case in the $50 range (The Challenger).

I have seen both in action, and they are surprisingly good value for the amount being paid.
 
$15 more and you can get an NZXT S340 which was made for AIO cooling. If not, then the Cooler Master n200 gets a lot of praise at $50.
 
I have an NZXT Source 210 that I bought off CL for $20 or so a while back. It's been through a few builds, and has kind of grown on me. Roomy, fits big cards and coolers. ATX. Unassuming appearance. I can't find anything particularly wrong with it. Not sure about water cooling. Costs $49.99-ish new, sometimes less.

If you decide to downsize to mATX, my favorite budget case is the Cooler Master N200
 
jamsomito said:
So let me get this straight. You have a Titan X and ... $50 for a case? I guess it's just gotta hold your stuff eh?

You might be able to find a Fractal Define R5 for about $60-80 if you shop around. Could be an option.
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I'd suggest the Define S since he's not using an optical drive. It's essentially an R5 sans ODD bays and drive cages for substantially less. If you don't plan on installing more than 5 drives, the S is the one I'd go with. The non-windowed version goes for $79, but I've seen it as low as $69 in recent weeks.
 
NZXT Source 210 is the clear winner here. It's the only case in it's price range with adequate cooling capabilities along with proper cable management options.
 
I've had the source 210 for around $25 and even then thought it was a cheap feeling case. The metals were really thin at places and it just did not feel good. That being said, it does support good cooling options and ok cable management. In my opinion, it'll be better to spend a bit more (like ~$60 for the Phantek P400 Eclipse) and get something that'll last a bit longer and most importantly feels better to build in.
 
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