Which case to buy?

[Arc]

I need to change my case, as it is suffocating despite of cleaning up, and there is not enough space for extra fans for need.

I searched for cases, liked two models.

• Cooler Master: K380
• Cooler Master: CM Force 500

Please suggest me which one will be the better among them. They are of similar price, but properties are different. It makes it difficult to decide.

Thanks a lot.

P.S. I am not a gamer, I dont overclock, too. So not opting for a heavier case.

 

[NoN]

I'll recommend mostly to care how large is the PC Case and how much height the Processor fan the case can handle since it does looks you're not watercooling.

 

[Layback Bear]

Arc give us a U.S. dollar amount you are willing to spend on the case.
Is your motherbaord a Micro ATX or a ATX?

From what I have Googled it is a Micro ATX but I want to be sure.

 

[Arc]

Thank you.

Both the cases costs within 81.33 USD. And my existing motherboard is a micro ATX one.

 

[Layback Bear]

Take a look at this. It supports mATX which means Micro ATX.
You can find them in a lot of places for about $100.00.
I know of no case at that price that will come close the quality and versatility.

I have not been able to find a negative review on this case.
I would buy one in a heart beat if I need a case.


Phanteks- Enthoo Pro


Amazon.com: phanteks case

 

[Arc]

Thanks for the recommendation. Though I doubt that this brand will be available in my area, but I will search.

One more question please .... what makes it different for a top mounted PSU and a PSU at the bottom?

 

[Barman58]

Archie, from a purely mechanical point of view having the PSU at the bottom lowers the centre of gravity, making the case more stable.

The other plus is it means the PSU takes it's input air from the coolest part of the case

the last system I built was based around this case

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerocool-X-...1414779052&sr=8-1&keywords=aerocool+red+devil

Can take up to 5 120mm fans, 2 front, 1 top rear, and two side - Lots of mesh panels - designed for gaming and cat take a 400mm long graphics card

 

[Arc]

Thank you Nigel. So my choice will be a case having the PSU slot not at the top. Though the phrase "top mounted PSU" attracted me, I will not deny!

 

[Barman58]

If you mount the PSU at the top the intake will be placed above the Processor and / or the graphics card so will draw in hot air, if the PSU is at the bottom I can be set to draw cool air from under the bottom of the case and exhaust directly out of the back of the case so does not add heat inside the case

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I've bought only two cases so far, both of which I had to modify the holy, hairy snot out of just to get them to somewhat satisfy me. Many new cases that have come out may have some really nice design improvements but they still have glaring flaws that would be difficult to impossible to mod. No more. I'm tired of compromising.

Even though I have yet to move my computer from its current case to the one I recently modified, I'm already making plans and accumulating parts for the next case which will be pretty much 100% homebrew, right down to the HDD cages, etc. With this case, I'm trying hard to think outside the box (pardon the bad pun) and forget about traditional arrangements and designs of various parts. The case frame will hold modules that can be swapped out to accommodate new technology so it won't be necessary to mod or replace the entire case. It will also be air and dust tight and quiet.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Archie,
I built my girlfriends rig in this NZXT 410 and I can tell you it's flipping great case and gives up very little to much more expensive cases !

NZXT Phantom 410 Series CA-PH410-G1 Gunmetal Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Black Trim Computer Case - Newegg.com

 

[Arc]

It looks excellent! Thank you Alan.

 

[Layback Bear]

Thanks for the recommendation. Though I doubt that this brand will be available in my area, but I will search.

One more question please .... what makes it different for a top mounted PSU and a PSU at the bottom?

With a quality case a power supply installed in the bottom the intake will be filtered air and will exhaust out the back of the case. Therefore the case interior is cleaner and cooler.

I don't understand what you mean you can't but it in your area.
Are not things allowed to be shipped in when buying online.

 

[NoN]

Corsair Carbide Air 240 looks nice too, the way the PSU stand on back side to hide the cables management. The main thing...it has no 5,25 drive bay! It has the compacity with quite good fans, up to 9.

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