Corsair 330R Titanium PC Case £46.99 @ Maplin (In Store)
RRP £84.99 is showing on Maplin site but Scan are selling it for £98.99
Plenty of stock around Manchester
Top comments
Muig1972
29 Jul 1711#13
If you read the description, the emphasis for this case is on damping noise. Not every case needs to look like a mobile disco.
ollie87 to MikeLondon
29 Jul 179#4
Please don't wear your PC parts. It's bad for them.
Hardware.
Joshimitsu91
29 Jul 176#16
What are you talking about? Transparent panelling? Are you kidding? Not everyone is a 14 year old.
Latest comments (36)
bccben
30 Jul 17#33
Anybody used this for a gaming PC? Is it okay? Seems like it could get super hot unless I remember to open the front/top panel every time I start playing.
ElGofre to bccben
30 Jul 17#36
For a "standard" gaming system with no overclocking it should be fine, from the reviews I've seen the channels for airflow allow sufficient air in to keep everything within acceptable levels. It's not setting any records for cooling performance, but that's the price you pay for having extensive sound dampening. For an overclocked system, or if you're just concerned about keeping case temps low in general I'd want something built with an emphasis on good thermals. You could always pair a case like that with low decibel fans from brands like Noctua and BeQuiet to keep noise levels down.
DingoDirk
29 Jul 17#12
It's like walking back in time to 1997.
This is I suppose sightly better than a great deal on purple flared trousers but, seriously, if you're building even a quarter decent gaming PC, this case is not great - the lack of transparent panelling and accountancy firm aesthetics gives all the reasons needed why this is reduced for quick sale (and still overpriced).
nublets2k to DingoDirk
29 Jul 171#26
How much of a performance improvement does transparent panelling provide to a gaming PC?
another 3% off if you have a Simply Rewards Nationwide credit card.
Schmutz
29 Jul 17#31
MYTH BUSTED. Well played, nublets2K. :man:
Schmutz
29 Jul 17#30
And if you insist, softwear is kinder to the skin with it's intrinsic softer form.
Sawb
29 Jul 17#29
Exactly what i was thinking, about the only thing you could argue would be front panel usb 3.0, only problem being this case actualy has that.
Muig1972
29 Jul 17#28
How? All the inputs/outputs are on the motherboard I/O panel. All the case needs is a hole on the back to accommodate it. Front I/O panels are OK, but hardly essential.
What innovations do 2017 cases have that this one doesn't?
sadbuttruee
29 Jul 17#27
that's really not true, functionality changes, inputs change, it's a deal but not one I would buy for a new build
KonsumerKing
29 Jul 17#25
I still have a Tsunami Dream , not sure who made that ,about 10 yrs old and still looks fine .If I was looking for a new case I think for me the criteria would be total access to all fans for cleaning , no razor sharp metal edging and slot in drive bays ,also at the rear for all the ports and slots stronger supports and again less sharp ! Have blue lighting but mostly turned off as a distraction when gaming in the dark ! This case wouild not be a good upgrade for me but still voted hot as thanks to poster !
sadbuttruee
29 Jul 17#23
it's a 4 year old design case, PC's are meant to last a few years - this will get old quick (already is)
hot deal, poor choice to buy
ElGofre to sadbuttruee
29 Jul 17#24
It's a case, it's essentially a box with screw holes in it. Unless your needs completely change when you renovate your system, this will be as good in four years as it was four years ago.
deliveryman
29 Jul 171#22
...and don't forget 5% TCB
Luke4efc
29 Jul 17#21
Now showing at £47 on Maplin website too
deliveryman
29 Jul 17#20
still 1 in stock at:
Sutton,
High Street,
73,
Sutton,
SM1 1DU
PR1
29 Jul 17#19
boo, stock disappeared during check out, they really should lock inventory while it's in a basket to avoid irritating customers :disappointed:
fishmaster
29 Jul 17#18
Mentally I'm almost certain I am one.
wpj
29 Jul 171#17
Son wants a new build with a 1600X. The old case is looking a bit tired. I have ordered and just hope that the graphics cad fits as it is extremely tight in the current case.
Joshimitsu91
29 Jul 176#16
What are you talking about? Transparent panelling? Are you kidding? Not everyone is a 14 year old.
joolsvern72
29 Jul 17#15
Indeed - so I'm giving it my son as he has a horrid tsunami case which looked OK when I put a spare parts build in it for the wife (ten years ago maybe) and then reused it for his (again nearly five years ago) because she insisted it was still OK , also its wedged in betwwen his console cabinet and desk so can't even see inside even if it was lit up like a xmas tree.
yannarascala
29 Jul 172#14
Comment of the day cheeky
Muig1972
29 Jul 1711#13
If you read the description, the emphasis for this case is on damping noise. Not every case needs to look like a mobile disco.
RedRain
29 Jul 17#9
This a mid or large
reubenno to RedRain
29 Jul 171#11
Mid, it's a brilliant case, suited for air cooling over water-cooling though.
Muig1972
29 Jul 17#8
Is it made from Titanium?
stevej1976 to Muig1972
29 Jul 17#10
It's the colour.
Daveaka
29 Jul 171#7
I've got one sitting in a box, similar price a while ago in an amazon lightening sale.. Just waiting from the Gpu prices to drop a bit.. Could be waiting a while
deliveryman
29 Jul 171#6
Thanks OP. Just bought one.
plewis00
29 Jul 17#5
I have the 300R as well but I felt as though the metal work isn't as thick as I'd like, it can feel a bit lightweight at times. But agree it looks good and it's worth paying for a decent brand in that respect
MikeLondon
29 Jul 172#3
I have about £1.5K of hardwear in a £20 case at the moment. Might just go for this.
ollie87 to MikeLondon
29 Jul 179#4
Please don't wear your PC parts. It's bad for them.
Hardware.
joolsvern72
29 Jul 17#2
Built a mate a PC a couple of years ago (just checked was nearly 5 years ago) with the 300R, great case, almost silent and still looks good today. Not sure if me or my boy is getting this one :smiley: Great price.
Opening post
RRP £84.99 is showing on Maplin site but Scan are selling it for £98.99
Plenty of stock around Manchester
Top comments
Hardware.
Latest comments (36)
This is I suppose sightly better than a great deal on purple flared trousers but, seriously, if you're building even a quarter decent gaming PC, this case is not great - the lack of transparent panelling and accountancy firm aesthetics gives all the reasons needed why this is reduced for quick sale (and still overpriced).
What innovations do 2017 cases have that this one doesn't?
hot deal, poor choice to buy
Sutton,
High Street,
73,
Sutton,
SM1 1DU
Hardware.