DIYPC D480-BK Black Dual USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Build-in 5 x White Fans (2 x 120mm Fan x Front, 1 x 120mm Fan x Rear, 2 x 120mm Fan x Top), Fan Controller

Pros: This is a fantastic case. I took a chance on it since it had no reviews at the time, but I couldn't be more pleased. The construction is top notch. It's very light, but very solid. Cable management was a breeze with the removable back panel. I love the compartment at the bottom for the PSU and drive bays. It really helps the case keep a clean look and it means you can hide practically all of the wiring. It also helps insulate the heat of the PSU from the rest of the components. This case comes with 5 fans, and they are whisper quiet (on the low setting). Even on the high setting, they are not that loud at all. The removable dust filter on the top and bottom are a nice touch and can be removed easily for cleaning. Installation in this case was a breeze. Everything fit perfectly and feels extremely solid. I would absolutely recommend this case.

Cons: It took a bit of work (and a few zip ties) to get the component cables from the PSU flat enough to install the back of the case. Depending on how you run everything, it can be a tight fit back there. It wasn't hard to do, just know that you'll need to manipulate the layout a bit. If you wiggle the wires for the fan speed controllers up near the switch, you can see the switches move around, so they don't seem to be seated very well. Once I had those wires run where I wanted them though, they don't feel like they're going to break or anything, but I do wish the switches were attached to the panel more securely. The thumb screws for the side panels (4 total) feel like the only part DIYPC cheaped out on. The grip is plastic, molded around the metal screw. I would have preferred the thumb screws to be a solid metal design. I don't know if this is a con, but I would have loved the option for a window in the side panel, the interior of this case made for a beautiful build and I'd love to show it off, but it's a solid panel design.

Overall Review: Overall, I am extremely pleased with this case. Everything lined up perfectly. Cable management was a breeze and looks fantastic. The fans are whisper quiet, and the built in fan speed controllers are a nice addition. Plenty or room inside for whatever components you're installing. Very solid, strong construction. This is a 5 star case at a very low price (I paid $48). I definitely recommend this case.

Pros: Great case for the price, feels solid, lots of placement and cable management options.

Cons: Description says it fits an E-ATX motherboard but that's only true in the very loosest sense. I was unable to securely attach the motherboard because the holes for screws were either poorly drilled or nonexistent. Also, there is no space left for any optical drives.

Overall Review: It is actually a pretty good case if your motherboard isn't a giant monster. Sadly, mine is.

Pros: - Ample room for top 240mm rad with MOST mobo's - Front 280mm rad support - Right side cable management - PSU and HDD array shroud for those without modular supplies - 2 Toolless HDD mounts for cage, 2.5" drives can be mounted with screws - Convenient SSD mount on chassis - Comes with 5 fans! Certainly not the best, but decent airflow - 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 - Integrated fan controller for case fans - Two 5.25" Disk Drive slots - Great overall build quality for a rock-bottom price - Beautiful, minimalist design - Fits long graphics cards

Cons: - Hard drive cage is riveted in place (the other 5.25" disk drive cage can be removed though) - Some screws for mounting the motherboard were stripped by the mobo standoffs (More than enough screws were included as well as extra standoffs for extended ATX mobos, though I'm failry certain eATX will not fit with 5.25" drives mounted) - Only three settings for chassis fan control - High, Low, and Off - Fan control switches feel "cheap" - Dust filters's feel "cheap" - The front dust filter in combination with the aesthetic metal grate HEAVILY restricts airflow, though the filter can be removed - The front dust filter is difficult to access for easy cleaning, the front plastic face must be removed, the fine metal grate must then be removed from the plastic face to wipe off the filter (I went ahead and removed the front dust filter as I'm unconventionally using it as an exhaust for a 280mm radiator) - Some CPU air cooler's may have difficulty fitting (EVO 212, NH-D15) - Right side cable management could benefit an extra couple millimeters of space - No side fan mounting - System header cables are a little difficult to mount due to such limited space between the PSU shroud and motherboard, but this is fairly universal to all cases - 1 of the dust covers for the USB ports was pretty deformed, but still functional, doesn't look all that good

Overall Review: I would wholeheartedly recommend this case to anyone looking to save a few bucks in building a powerful rig. The overall feel and quality of the case is excellent for the money! At a glance, it certainly resembles a top-tier case, though closer inspection will reveal a handful of potential issues, albeit minor. Some of the screws/mounts are a little iffy and will require some experimentation and patience during the build while. Additionally, the front airflow is pretty restrictive unless you remove the dust filter (the aesthetic grate already acts like one anyways). Lastly, this case has the hallmark budget-build feel in certain respects; there are appreciable gaps at joints and the front disk drives. For those of you with some extra money, you might enjoy better mounting options/versatility and cable management in models from Fractal Design or Corsair, but this is nonetheless a great value for money! Also of note, it took me a while to configure and install my front 280mm AIO radiator in push/pull. The PSU shroud/HDD cage makes it difficult, though still reasonable, to install the lower fan after the radiator is mounted. I ended up mounting the push fans on the inner face of the radiator, then placing it on the inner portion of the case and mounted the pull fans on the outer side of the case between the metal mount and plastic face. I have three of the 120mm case fans on the top and rear set as intake and the 4 280mm push/pull radiator fans as exhaust in the front. This setup is obviously not optimal, although the effect of convection is negligible with all the case fans, as the lower fans will try to pull air from the PSU shroud which essentially has its own airflow pattern from the PSU itself (bottom intake, rear exhaust). However, there is apparently decent airflow as I can sustain a 5.0ghz OC'd 7700k with peaks of 85-87 C on IntelBurnTest and averages around 65 C during gaming/benchmark conditions.

Pros: * Good cable management. * Tons of Space * 5x 120mm fans included. * All around pretty solid, didn't see any flex during assembly. * Filter screen for the top of the case & PSU * Room to mount water cooling both front and top * 2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 (and comes with dust caps for the USB ports, which is great since they are top mounted) * Nicely finished interior.

Cons: My biggest gripe is the front fan intake on this thing. They made the front of the case filter dust by adding another mesh behind the mesh you see on the front. But with a slight smaller hole pattern with the holes closer together so they are slightly offset (I hope this makes sense). While this does reduce dust entering the case, there is no way to clean it 100%. You can wipe the front down with a cloth but you still get dust between the two layers of mesh, which is pretty annoying and noticeable on a black case. Going to have to get a couple cans of air to clean this out from time to time. Smaller then average screw threads. Doesn't use the typical 6-32 thread in a few locations it's something ... smaller. The side panel thumbscrew and top of the mobo standoff are the two locations I can think of off the top of my head. Could be a big issue if I ever lose a thumbscrew. I have a glass desk surface with a metal and it transfers a lot of sound to the glass. I was getting a hum that may be from my PSU. I have a temporary solution right now, just a couple of folded up microfiber cloths sitting under the feet at each end. But, I'm going to have to find a more permanent solution; either buy some type of rubber padding, or buy a new power supply. This could be an issue with my power supply, so not everyone will have this issue. Chassis wires could be just slightly longer (power switch, hdd LED, reset switch. I couldn't quite route them how I wanted. Not everyone will have my issue since the motherboard connector is different on every brand. Like another reviewer brought up, the finish on the front plastic cover is a little rough.

Overall Review: I came from an older case with no wire management. After this build was done I was really impressed with how clean everything looks, it makes me wish I had opted for the acrylic side. Even though the product description says this is an ATX mid, it probably should be classified as an ATX full. The size doesn't bother me at all, but if your looking for something compact, look elsewhere. On the plus side, there is a ton of space, you're not going to have any issues fitting a Titan into this case If I could do half egg's on the review this would be a solid 4.5 egg's but a couple small features keep this from being a 5 egg review. Even with my minor issues I would probably buy this case again given it's price. It's a great value when you compare it to other cases in this price range. A few things could make this case best in class: - If the manufacturer could fix the issue with the front mesh by adding a filter or removable mesh like they did on the top of the case. - Better rubber feet

Pros: - Great cable management, plenty of space in the back to hide excess cables. - plenty of room for the longer video cards. - Lots of Fans/Built in controller - Bottom Mount PSU, it also separates the guts of the case from the PSU so that the PSU doesn't heat up other components. - Tool-less HDD trays allow for using screws to better anchor drives. (Works like the HDD trays in a dell optiplex 755, just with a better tray)

Cons: - Flimsy Side panels, Be very careful where you place these while they are off of the case, they will bend given any chance. - 2 HDD slots. could have been increased to 4 HDD slots in the bottom. - Cables are just soldered onto the top panel, looks like if they get tugged on to much they could break the solder.

Overall Review: Cant really beat it for its price when its on sale.

Pros: 5 Pre-Installed fans (they're pretty quiet) Fan controller Easy cable management A lot of space for a long GPU Keeps my fx 6300 and r9 280x cool Pretty solid build

Cons: No side window only 2 3.5" drive bays and 1 2.5" to be honest it doesnt really have a lot of cons

Overall Review: I didn't expect this quality. definitely would buy another one

Pros: This is not a mid tower. Its more like a full tower. At this price point 5 120mm fans with fan controller placed in the best areas of the case as well for maximum ventilation and cooling. The case Looks far better than the pictures show. It is very sturdy and well made. Both side panels come off for easy cleaning and wire arranging. Has a magnetic filter at the top for easy cleaning as well. It comes with plenty of hardware if you just happen to need an extra screw. Thumb screws for the side panels. Separate areas for PSU and Hard drive. Have a couple video cards no problem this bad boy will house even the largest video cards. There is also a fan controller and all 5 fans need one 4 pin molex connector to power supply. Most modern power supplies have them or an adapter for them. Liquid cooling no problem once again this case has so much room. Smooth elegant simple. Usb 3.0. Comes packaged pretty well but this case was designed by someone who loves PC's and it shows. Thank you New Egg and DIYPC excellent product. I am extremely happy with this deal. Product is definitely priced more than fair.

Cons: Not one single thing.

Overall Review: I would absolutely recommend this case to everyone for 50 bucks or even more. Case is built very well and is as advertised and better than I imagined by 100 fold.

Pros: I've wanted a case that was stylish and quiet, but had plenty of fans. This is the case. The cable management was very easy, and for me that's saying a lot. I have had difficulty with that in other cases. Everything was easy with this build.

Cons: The only minor con was that one of the fan connectors was broken, but after a quick response from the company, a new one is on the way. I can live with that.

Overall Review: I wish I had another one to build. This was fun.