Hey Guys.  I've had atleast 3 builds in the same case.  A Corsair 570X.  I've liked it very much, but the power button is on the fritz.  It's happened to others in the past also based on research.  I think it's almost impossible to find parts for it.  So I've realized I may have to bite the bullet and do a case transplant.  

So anyway.  Looking for solid recommendations on a new case.  Some things important to me. 

-Not interested in a super large case if possible.  Used those in the past, but prefer the floor space used by my current mid tower.  

-Dust filters.  This is the first case I've ever had with these and they work fantastic.  Hardly any dust ever gets in the case.  want to keep it that way. 

-Obviously good airflow.  Seems like tempered glass is the only way to go for that and acoustics.  My current case is also glass.  I don't love the idea that it could explode one day however.  So I'm far from locked on that style case.  

-Ability to fit a Founders Edition 4090.  I guess at this point it's worth being future proof and considering 5090 dimensions which look a good bit larger.  Not even sure if that will kill the mid size case category all together though.  

 

Anyway just looking for peoples thoughts.  thanks. 

Edit: I'm also considering buying a replacement external power switch and just going that way until I do a full proper rebuild when eventually upgrading mb/cpu

Fitting an alternative  start button is usually quite easy if you have a soldering iron,  (I think where you are it's called soddering). Unfortunately glass panel cases limit the opportunities for location.  If you can get a matching replacement switch then that is obviously best for appearances, but failing that, any momentary pushbutton switch will work. Most have a circular fitting and just require a suitable hole. It looks like there may be room to drill a hole in front of the existing power switch, but I'm not sure about access.

For a new switch just snip the wires from the existing switch and connect them to the replacement. The only function of the switch is to make a momentary contact, which triggers the board to power up. It has no function when the pc is running, other than for an emergency shutdown.

Another way is to access the 2 power switch wires from the other end, where they fit at the bottom end of the motherboard.  with the side panel off, You'll probably have about 10-12 inches accessible so cut them as long as possible and attach a p/b switch to them. Just run the wires under the side panel with the pushbutton on the outside. It's a simple temporary solution.

The benefit of switch replacement is that we may not know for a while the exact dimensions of next gen graphics cards, and it would be a pity to get a new case and find there is a problem if you want a 5090.

 

I myself am using the Fractal Design Define C. It is a mid-tower case but a little bit wider to support bigger air coolers. Its not a glass case, but has internal sound dampening (my build was focused on silent running). Easy to clean dust filters on front & bottom. I have an older design with 4 USB ports on the front - newer version seems to be limited to only two.

I'm happy with it.

Edited December 16, 20241 yr by GGLurch_2

thanks guys.  I ended up purchasing a replacement 3rd party switch quickly after starting this post.  Should hold me over until I do a rebuild.  Thanks for the input.