How often do you change cases?

[Colton H]

I never change my case unless it has been damaged or, when I buy new hardware that does not fit inside the case that I am using. So far I am on my 2nd case. Since my first computer I bought 11 years ago.

 

[Colton H]

I never change my case unless it has been damaged or, when I buy new hardware that does not fit inside the case that I am using. So far I am on my 2nd case. Since my first computer I bought 11 years ago.

 

[Colton H]

I never change my case unless it has been damaged or, when I buy new hardware that does not fit inside the case that I am using. So far I am on my 2nd case. Since my first computer I bought 11 years ago.

 

[vt420]

It depends really. this antec is my first new case in 4.5 yrs.

the lian-li before that I got because I wanted a lian-li, I just changed cases without any major upgrades otherwise

the old inwin (oem version of the q2000 server tower without the redundant PS setup) I had before the lian-li was at least 2 or 3 years, and two very different builds

before that i had been through 3 cases in 9 months

So i guess I tend to keep them around for as long as I feel like, heh

Jeff

 

[Moto7451]

These days I seem to be building a new case every few months.

 

[Gunlance]

New case whenever I build a new system.

 

[=ACID RAIN=]

I think I got my old case in 2003. It is a chieftec dragon matrix series fulltower. I JUST replaced it this past week with a lian li PC-7B+ II.

 

[netmask]

Usually I pick one with every new build.

 

[myststix]

I've used a nice Lian Li PC-60 for several years. Paid $140 for the case, and wanted to get my monies worth out of it.

This time, I went hog-wild, splurging (so far) $260-270 on this monster case, with Corsair PS, fans, custom cables and connectors, not to mention the $10 a piece drive mounting kits.

But it's a tank, and will look very impressive (at least to me!)

 

[LilBuddy]

I switch only when I'm doing a new build and I don't want to get rid of my old setup.

 

[J2T]

Well normally its maybe once a year, but this past year I have gone through 3 cases doh lol

 

[chawks2]

I try and keep my chassis exchanging to a minimum. The key is to find a case with easy access, spaciousness, and future upgradability.

Perfect example:

 

[Sam__]

I try and keep my chassis exchanging to a minimum. The key is to find a case with easy access, spacious, and future upgradability.

Perfect example:

that..is amazing

 

[moocow]

I try and keep my chassis exchanging to a minimum. The key is to find a case with easy access, spacious, and future upgradability.

Perfect example:

Thats too nice for me.

 

[Drinkyoghurt]

I grew tired of having a case and am running it caseless for a few weeks now, looks more kickass + you can get around your stuff way better

 

[theELVISCERATOR]

I still love my old antex sx835II

With my custom 120MM side fan its got great airflow... 80mm HD cage fan, two 80mm FRONT. 2 x 80 MM Rear....Built like a tank...

 

[redrumy3]

well i usually keep my case untill i find a good deal on one i really like like the cooler master i have now love it and i paid 5 bucks for it, well 15 cause of shipping

use to have a tsunami dream case still have it in basement just needs a side panel

 

[Leonardo]

Years and years....

Until I find a case I REALLY want and it's drastically reduced in price. Older cases just get modded or have machines built for them.

 

[nasvemos671]

If I change a case it usually just means that I am building a whole new rig. So not too often.

 

[DomoRawks]

When I have to.

I think my current case was a P4 job, but it may stretch all the way back to the hallowed days of the P3.

If it works it works, dont see the point throwing it away