Simple Case for 9900k

[vidoprof]

I don't have much.

Aorus Master MB
9900k
Noctua DS15
EVGA 650P2
EVGA 1060 6gb
(2) nvme drives
(1) 860 Evo
(1) WD Black 4tb Sata

That's it. I don't need RGB or clear case or anything fancy. Just a nice case to keep it cool (I live in FL), VERY mild OC,

Any thoughts on a case? Cheaper is better

Thanks in advance

 

[waderunner]

Fractal Design's Define C (ATX) or Fractal Define C mini (matx) are both really simple, clean cases.

You can generally find them for $70 or so. The ATX one appears to be suffering from low stock right now (I've been waiting for one). But I've seen the matx version in stock.

 

[rflcptr]

I just built a pair of machines with the Define R6. They're robust, building in them is quite easy, cable management is straightforward, the design is simple yet flexible, and they're very quiet.

 

[BoiseTech]

Fractal Design Meshify C is a great option for airflow, They also have glass and non glass options.

Cases are a tough one though, since its what you see when you look at your PC its going to vary greatly based on what your tastes in PC cases are.

 

[AlphaQup]

I'd like to say ditto to BoiseTech nod to the Meshify C, I swapped my GF over to this case maybe 4-5 months ago or so using my old 4690k's guts and this case was a joy to work in for a nice simple build like hers. I added a couple spare 120mm Corsair fans that were shipped to me by mistake from Amazon (wanted 140mm ones), and it's running great at a nice conservative 4.2GHz with the EVO 212 in push/pull config, and with my spare 1050Ti thrown in.

If I had to criticize one thing about the chassis, it was a chore getting the fully modular PS completely hooked up in place, the space is tight for sure since it sits snug next to the SSD/platter drive cage below the shroud pictured. I think this is a common thing though with chassis of this size though.

Other then that, she came out real clean!

Edit: she wasn't feeling the DOOM background, but hey, you can only ask for so much

Double edit: Old Logitech G15 keyboard (Circa 2008, that old flip screen one), Logitech 500 + Steel Series QCKL mousepad not pictured.

 

[kirbyrj]

I have the Meshify C now. It's actually pretty compact compared to other ATX cases which is why I like it. Previous to that, I had the NXZT S340 and the Phanteks P400. All of them have their pros and cons. I liked the P400 except for the complete lack of airflow in the front. The Meshify C has that angled mesh in the front I don't like, but it is smaller and has significantly better airflow. The S340 was just a box holding the computer. Nothing special about it.

 

[Psychonic]

I picked up the Thermaltake View 22 a couple days ago off Amazon for $50. Looked very similar to many models from other vendors that wanted $80-100 more. I should have it soon. For the price and features, it was hard to say no! Plus, I needed a larger case so I could drop in a Corsair H110 GTX AiO that I won here a few years ago.