Question New case after I dropped my PC out of a car

[PCG Dash]

Title is self explanatory, but I managed to accidentally drop my HP Omen 25L out of a (thankfully unmoving) vehicle.

Miraculously, everything still seems to be working internally and it appears to have only sustained exterior damage. That said, the case is now absolutely wrecked and will need to be replaced ASAP so I'm looking for recommendations for some that would fit with my components.

Here's the PC for reference: https://www.omen.com/us/en/desktops/omen-25l.html. As far as I know, the motherboard is a HP design but a standard size.

I'm most comfortable purchasing from SCAN, ideally with next day delivery - big brands are preferred and my budget is around £150. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Lutfij]

The 25L is the one with an matx motherboard? If so, you can look at any matx chassis out there however curios, what is the cooling in your 25L? AIO or air cooling?

 

[PCG Dash]

what is the cooling in your 25L? AIO or air cooling?

Nothing fancy, just basic air cooling!

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Its gonna be subjective to your tastes to a degree. I suggest something with a mesh front for better cooling. Fractal Design has nice looking (IMO) options like Meshify, Torrent or North. Looks are the subjective part of course, these come in different colours too.

North

North reimagines the gaming PC, introducing natural materials and bespoke details to make gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Fusing design and airflow engineering, the case features fine-patterned mesh ventilation and an open front with real walnut or oak panels. The design is...

www.fractal-design.com

Torrent Compact

The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible. Main standouts include an inspiring layout, the open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (or Prisma ARGB PWM fans for the RGB version) custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while...

www.fractal-design.com

Meshify 2 Compact

Meshify 2 Compact is a high-performing case with a bold, stealth-inspired aesthetic. Its striking exterior features bolt-free, flush tempered glass, a fully removable top panel granting excellent interior access, and a front USB 3.1 Type-C port.

www.fractal-design.com

Scan has them all and they're all under 150 quid. From what I can see online the system uses all standard size parts so all your parts should fit just fine.

 

[Why_Me]

Here is another one to add to the list to have a look at.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/search/?q=Fractal+Design+Pop+Mini+Air

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/pop/pop-mini-air/rgb-black-tg-clear/

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aukcnCb-64U

 

[PCG Dash]

Thanks for the recs @Lutfij, @Kaamos_Llama, @Why_Me!

I ended up going with a NZXT H510i in the end!

I found one fairly cheap in a colour I like and will probably be upgrading the motherboard to an ATX model in the next few years so just want to make sure I will have that flexibility.

 

[Brian Boru]

upgrading the motherboard to an ATX model in the next few years

You're gonna need a bigger car

 

[Lutfij]

Congratulations, @PCG Dash for getting the case sorted out!

 

[PCG Dash]

Congratulations, @PCG Dash for getting the case sorted out!

Thanks! 😁

 

[PCG Dash]

Has all been sorted now! Although there were some very bizarre proprietary HP features that made the move a bit awkward.

For starters, the motherboard seems hard wired not to boot without a rear fan present for seemingly no reason. I was going for double front fans, so had to resort to chucking an old spare one in the slot just to get things working.

Also, the Cooler Master power supply seems standard but has this weird little metal bump on it that seems intended to ensure it can only properly fit in the stock case. Very weird, especially considering compatibility with other builds was one of the machine's big selling points.

Still, managed to get everything done in the end - it just took a few more hours than expected!

Here's some finished pics (with the RGB off):

https://twitter.com/x/status/1666207161351823417

 

[Lutfij]

One of the reasons why I don't advise people transplant innards from a prebuilt into another case, often times people don't know what's wrong and neither can they inform the troubleshooter what's been done wrong/right.

Congratulations on the final build! You scored a wonderful chassis(artwork wise)!

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

@PCG Dash Sorry, when I looked it up all the parts seemed to be off the shelf so I couldnt see any reason it wouldnt just go straight over. Good to know though!

 

[PCG Dash]

@PCG Dash Sorry, when I looked it up all the parts seemed to be off the shelf so I couldnt see any reason it wouldnt just go straight over. Good to know though!

No worries! I did the same and wouldn't have guessed it had all these weird little quirks.