I've been on the hunt for a compact ATX mid tower case and I really want to avoid those heavy tempered glass designs. It seems like almost every case available is more of a flashy RGB aquarium than a simple, functional tower. I don't care about showing off the internals; I just want something practical without the bulk of unnecessary HDD or optical drive slots. Are there any decent cases out there with mesh sides? I've built a few ITX systems and loved the variety in designs, but I'm curious about finding unique shapes in ATX. Here are my specs: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 cooler, MSI B850 Gaming Pro Wifi6E, EVGA RTX 2070, GSkill Flare X5 32GB (16x2), and EVGA Supernova 650W. Any recommendations?
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Finding mesh sides is tough! If you're set on a standard mid tower under $250, check out this list of options: [PC Part Picker Link]. If you’re flexible on the form factor, consider the mATX A3 case, it's really sleek. Another interesting choice is the Jonsbo C6, which has a cool handle!
You might want to check out the Fractal North; it has a mesh side variant. There are also some quirky options like the Hyte X50 Air, but keep in mind it's not super compact. Worth a look!
Fractal cases are pretty solid, but definitely look at other options too. You might find something more budget-friendly!
I had Fractal on my radar since I've heard good things about them. Do you think it's worth the $180, or should I keep shopping around?