yas1320 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 HI Guys, I am thinking of changing my case, as I am currently using a Thermaltake WinGo V8000A Which is big old thing and is about 10 years old. I am looking for something small now, a micro atx case. I want to go for a minimalistic look, must have good cable management, good airflow, preferably black in colour. At the moment I have narrowed it down to the Corsair Obsidian 350d or the Fractal Design Define Mini. Has anybody had any experiences with these two cases? I would like your thoughts. I have read reviews on both cases, and can't decide between them. Thanks in advance. Yas1320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2014 It all depends on your preference. Which one looks the best to you? Which one has what you want? USB 3? eSATA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slackerr Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Went for BitFenix Prodigy M this year, absolutely brilliant case, smaller than the mentioned above, great airflow and enough room to fit the things I needed to pack inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted September 12, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2014 i have a Corsair case at home. It's quite nice. Lots of room for airflow and completely tool-less design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo1911 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 My vote goes for Corsair Carbide 330R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 My vote goes for Corsair Carbide 330R. The 330R is a good suggestion too. I will do some research on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo1911 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Here it is Aergan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have read some of the reviews on the corsair 330R, and its not a bad case. Here it is looks sleek. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo1911 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 ^^ ladies keep on asking me about it all the time :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just noticed the 330r is slightly taller case than I wanted. I'm afraid it's out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 i have a Corsair case at home. It's quite nice. Lots of room for airflow and completely tool-less design. I am swaying towards the 350d. I have one concern though, I am currently not thinking of using any fans or liquid cooling for the top mounts. I am worried that dust will get through the grill. Have you experienced any of this or have you mounted fans at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Bruce Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was going to say the Corsair 300R (I think that's the case I currently have), but the other cases posted on here are pretty good. But being a Corsair fan, I'll vote for the Carbide 350d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was going to say the Corsair 300R (I think that's the case I currently have), but the other cases posted on here are pretty good. But being a Corsair fan, I'll vote for the Carbide 350d. I'm also big corsair fan now too. I'm really inclining towards the 350d, but only the top grill is worrying. Im looking to see if i can get a cover or filter for it. Lenny Bruce 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 18, 2014 I am swaying towards the 350d. I have one concern though, I am currently not thinking of using any fans or liquid cooling for the top mounts. I am worried that dust will get through the grill. Have you experienced any of this or have you mounted fans at the top? You always can use dust filters: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=dust%20filters&Submit=ENE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 You always can use dust filters: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=dust%20filters&Submit=ENE These are very good suggestions. Do you think two 120mm fan filters would protect it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well, even filters aren't 100% safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yas1320 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well, even filters aren't 100% safe. yeah, as long as copious amounts of dust does not get in the case, I don't mind cleaning out the filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashel Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just picked up a 330R, bigger than I expected but a fantastic case. Makes my old Antec P190 seem loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadPirateRoberts Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Corsair CC-9011063-WW 780T Graphite Series Windowed Full Tower ATX Gaming Case with LED Fan http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-184-CS Price: ?139.99 or if your from the US its $219.57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kpo6969 Subscriber¹ Posted December 3, 2014 Subscriber¹ Share Posted December 3, 2014 Corsair Carbide 330R Case Now Available in Titanium Edition http://www.techpowerup.com/207478/corsair-carbide-330r-case-now-available-in-titanium-edition.html I was looking at the 330R and this one looks sharp but I went with the Fractal R4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 3, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 3, 2014 You do realize this is 2 months old, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokkolm Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I am swaying towards the 350d. I have one concern though, I am currently not thinking of using any fans or liquid cooling for the top mounts. I am worried that dust will get through the grill. Have you experienced any of this or have you mounted fans at the top? Not sure on that one exactly, however I have the Carbide 200R which also has the two 120mm fan mounts on the top and I haven't really had a huge problem with dust. I do not have fans installed in the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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