Fractal Design Define R3 ATX Mid Tower Silent PC Computer Case with USB 3.0 $80 + Free shipping (expired)

perfect timing for me - thanks OP!

This case plus another fan or the NZXT H2 Case. Hmmm?

Quote from Van-G : This case plus another fan or the NZXT H2 Case. Hmmm?

When they're both $100 I'd give the nod to the Fractal. It's quieter, runs just as cool (560 Ti SLI w/ an X6 1090T), built more solidly, and cable management is easier. With the Fractal at $80, it's a no-brainer. This is one of my favorite $100 cases - in for five! Thanks OP.

Wow perfect timing was looking to get this case for a build and here it is.

This case is awesome, but the rubber grommets (for cable management) are terrible. They come off with the least amount of force.

thanks for the deals, I'm waiting for the Arc Midi atm, better airflow for me instead of silent op.

these are some of the best cases out there for people who don't like flashy-beepy-whirly cases

I bought this case for around $120, I thought it was a bargain then. It's an amazing bargain at this price.

Be warned, its got a great design but some of the execution is lacking. The grommets will fall off if you sneeze and the HDD trays are very easily bent. Also the included case fans aren't the quietest. I would advise buying some quieter fans with the savings, and you will be very happy with this case!

Welp, I guess it's time to replace my old Lian-Li.

Quote from parabellum2000 : I bought this case for around $120, I thought it was a bargain then. It's an amazing bargain at this price. Be warned, its got a great design but some of the execution is lacking. The grommets will fall off if you sneeze and the HDD trays are very easily bent. Also the included case fans aren't the quietest. I would advise buying some quieter fans with the savings, and you will be very happy with this case!

this case or Antec P280 at Amazon for 112 would you recommend?

It just goes under the desk. Of the cases I have used for builds, my favorite is a Diablotek Elite $38 case, and it includes a power supply. You do have to use screws, but hey, who cares?

And who really cares if the USB 3.0 is on the back panel or the front? Is that worth all that extra money?

I would think you would be better spending the difference on a better graphics card, an SSD and/or more memory.

I'm kicking myself for not buying it when it was $50 at NiCX USA It is perfect for a quiet server.

I also like the NZXT H2 white which I saw at MC and I fell in love with it. I haven't seen the R3 in person, but just by the pics the NZXT H2 looks more roomy.

Quote from fymfaholes : It just goes under the desk. Of the cases I have used for builds, my favorite is a Diablotek Elite $38 case, and it includes a power supply. You do have to use screws, but hey, who cares? And who really cares if the USB 3.0 is on the back panel or the front? Is that worth all that extra money? I would think you would be better spending the difference on a better graphics card, an SSD and/or more memory.

Well, clearly this case isn't for you if you're not even willing to spend money on a power supply.

But there are a variety of reasons why someone might want to spend money on a case.
1) Case is probably the only component that you would be able to use from system to system without ever having to upgrade.
2) Some people move their case around (lan parties and such) and thus it has to be durable as well as good looking
3) Some people don't keep their case under their desk, whether it's because there's no room, or if it's a HTPC and meant to fit into a rack with other AV equipment.
4) General quality of the case. Worksmanship of the case is worth something and people like stuff like cable management. Also, better airflow, better design, lower noise, etc.

and also, the USB 3.0 port on the back vs the front is actually a pretty big deal. I keep my system sitting next to my desk in the corner of the room. I literally cannot see behind my system if I want to plug something into the USB 3.0 port without moving it. And with things like USB 3.0 flash drives and external hard drives becoming more popular, I don't want to have to move my tower every time I want to plug something in.