Need help finding new pc case

[BigTabs]

I have £125 to spend on a pc case and need good air flow

what will be in the case will be

7870 MSI TWIN FROZER GPU
Gigabyte 990fx UD5 motherboard
1 hdd
1 ssd
1 watercooling setup which has 120 rad+pump+res

if you need more information please ask

 

[Dude]

Case

Take a look at this one.
Newegg.com - ZALMAN Z12 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

I recommend it because I use it, they have a Z12 plus also. They both meet your requirements well under the price you looking for.

 

[Layback Bear]

Take a close look at this one.

HAF X - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case, Cooler, Power Supply, Laptop Cooling, Gaming Peripherals

 

[Dude]

That HAF X looks real good

 

[glc]

I'll +1 the HAF-X too. Awesome case!

Greg

 

[kbrady1979]

I don't own the HAF X, but quite a few people here swear by them. Some of Corsair's cases are really popular as well.

 

[BigTabs]

what should i look at when buying a case
and what brands would you say offer more in cooling etc

 

[Layback Bear]

1. Lots of room.
2. Proper air flow and the ability to customize it for improvement of air flow and extra fans if needed.
3. The ability to access the back of the motherboard for cpu cooling replacement without removing the motherboard.
4. Clean and neat cable and harness routing capabilities.
5. Brand name that has a good or better reputation.
6. Bottom mounted power supply. It keep the power supply away from the motherboard and it allows more options for cooling at the top of the case.
7. If possible removable hard drive storage racks like the Corsair T600 case. Also intake air filters.
8. The ability of using a single unit water cooling if desired.

See my specs.

Corsair Graphite 600T Video Review - YouTube

http://www.corsair.com/en/blog/introducing-the-new-graphite-series-600-window-and-mesh-side-panel/

 

[ICIT2LOL]

You would have to be crazy not to go the HAF XM Mine is awesome and my next build case

HAF XM

Meant to add that although not as tall as the X the XM is wider and deeper - look at the dimensions alongside each other and itis cheaper
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=21747

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=14840

 

[BigTabs]

I just had a look at the Corsair Graphite 600T Mesh Black Case looks awesome with the airflow

where as the haf x only has one fan on the side the Corsair Graphite 600T Mesh Black Case has the option for 4

 

[BigTabs]

Im trying to pick this CoolerMaster HAF XM Case or this Corsair Graphite 600T

i need help

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I just had a look at the Corsair Graphite 600T Mesh Black Case looks awesome with the airflow

where as the haf x only has one fan on the side the Corsair Graphite 600T Mesh Black Case has the option for 4

Well Bigtabs you know what I like and my HAF XM I have fitted with 1 x 200mm in the front - 2 x 200 mm in the top - 1 x 140 mm at the rear behind the LC cooler rad which has it's own push fan as well plus 2 x 140 mm side fans which give me more air flow than 1x200 mm fan.

I just am just really pleased with the width and depth too the height doesn't both me any. I modded the power and HDD lights to the front of the machine with blue LEDs as I like machine on the desktop and not near the floor as they are on top originally and red.
The only fault with this case is the PSU filter it requires removing the PSU to get it out so I have modded my machine by taking it out and making a removable filter on the outside using Velcro to keep it in place and it is a finer mesh filter than the rather limp original.

All Cooler masters and blue as you can see.

 

[BigTabs]

I have a custom loop tho would it still work in this case you are showing me ICit2lol

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I have a custom loop tho would it still work in this case you are showing me ICit2lol

Well personally the choice is yours BT but this case is just the perfect one and I shall use again when I get around to building again for myself (addicted) or for someone else.


There are a lot of really nice cases and in all fairness probably better ones than this but at the price there is no way you can go past this one for size, quality build except for that PSU filter but that is easy fixed, and sheer versatility - the drop down side just sealed the deal for me and height was of no significant importance when buying I was after more depth and width

John

 

[BigTabs]

I just find it hard picking a good case

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I just ordered this bad boy and it's features are deep and for the money it's crazy good !
NZXT :: Unique. Unprecendented. Inspired - Phantom 410 Product Detail
I picked it up on sale for 89.00 usd free delivery !

 

[Bearcatrp]

I have a MSI military class III and 3770K rig in a corsair 200R case. Inexpensive, plenty of airflow, watercolor ready and great cable management. Awesome case for the money. Here is the link from newegg to look at the specs:
Corsair Carbide Series 200R Black Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com

 

[Gary]

Take a close look at this one.

HAF X - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case, Cooler, Power Supply, Laptop Cooling, Gaming Peripherals

I recommend these cases as well. I use a HAF 912 and it is fairly inexpensive and does a great job.

HAF 912

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/haf912/home.php?page=specs

 

[Layback Bear]

Well BigTabs you have got it down to two cases. Your post #11. The ball is in your court.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

HAF XM I promise you no disappointment and stacks of room and air flow the other HAF's don't cut it with me I am afraid.

It says mid tower but that is only the height - the width and depth knocks spots of the others as the width and depth are the measurements you need for fitting the larger GPU's and air coolers if you are going that way.

http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6821