Building First Pc, need opinions on cases
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 12:34:01 PM
Im building my first computer, and im stuck on what case to get....
I was thinking between:
NZXT Phantom 410
Corsair 500r
Fractal Design Refine R4
*If there are any cases which are better for my price range please suggest, Im from NZ and all these cases cost 199NZD*
Thanks in advance
~Peter
I was thinking between:
NZXT Phantom 410
Corsair 500r
Fractal Design Refine R4
*If there are any cases which are better for my price range please suggest, Im from NZ and all these cases cost 199NZD*
Thanks in advance
~Peter
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AlderonnX
March 31, 2013 12:42:40 PM
caydn12
March 31, 2013 12:44:28 PM
Ordered this for my build! It is a great case!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
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Why not buy the 400R QUOTE: Corsair has already managed to impress with the Carbide 400R chassis and the more potent 500R is no exception. It takes the already great 4-series Carbide chassis and improves on its cooling possibilities, adds a fan controller to adjust the rotation speed and give the user the possibility to remove the hard drive cages to make room for long graphic cards. Also with an updated edgier design, some may just go ahead and dish out the 40 US Dollar more for the Carbide 500R. The question thus is, if this rather large price premium is worth it, or if the sub 100 US Dollar 400R is the better choice. Well, if you are going for water cooling or need the additional space for long graphic cards instead of six hard drives, want the 200 mm side fan - then yes, the Carbide 500R is worth every penny more. If none of these aspects would really sway your decision, then by all means go for the Carbide 400R and invest the saved money into more memory, a faster CPU or better cooling. That said, the pimped 500R is an excellent chassis nonetheless and you should still be very happy with it for some time to come.Source: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/Carbide_500R...
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 1:08:30 PM
jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 1:18:31 PM
caydn12
March 31, 2013 1:33:40 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 3:20:54 PM
caydn12
March 31, 2013 3:28:19 PM
Arkinaios said:
I read that Nvidia cards use less power and PhysX
both of those are accurate!!
I just bought a 7950 over the 660ti yesterday. We should keep in touch when you get yours and compare to see how they do against eachother.
And im way more interested in real life gaming than those benchmarks. Even though typically the OC edition of the 7950 benchmarks higher, the 660ti is still great for gaming and im curious to see how they compete
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 3:31:34 PM
caydn12
March 31, 2013 4:00:31 PM
bigcyco1 said:
They do and you do not need to explain why you choose the card you do that has nothing to do with your question so just ignore it.Whoa dude.. No need to be a jerk!!
I wasnt ridiculing him for choosing nvidia or anything. I was just curious.. No need to get so offended over a question..
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caydn12
March 31, 2013 4:03:41 PM
Arkinaios said:
Ok, What case did you go for btw?* im still stuck on which case to get
*I would get the raidmax Agusta if its in your budget ($90 and a $20 MIR)
Its a full tower with plenty of room and comes with a ton of fans. Even running on low rates with all the case fans you are looking at great cooling and little noise since they run at low power.
Lots of 3.5" bays with adaptability to 2.5"
Plenty of 5 and 1/4 bays
7 expansion cut outs i believe.
Just a fricken fantastic case for the money.
Fits very long graphics cards. All around awesome.
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caydn12 said:
bigcyco1 said:
They do and you do not need to explain why you choose the card you do that has nothing to do with your question so just ignore it.Whoa dude.. No need to be a jerk!!
I wasnt ridiculing him for choosing nvidia or anything. I was just curious.. No need to get so offended over a question..
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caydn12
March 31, 2013 4:05:30 PM
bigcyco1 said:
caydn12 said:
bigcyco1 said:
They do and you do not need to explain why you choose the card you do that has nothing to do with your question so just ignore it.Whoa dude.. No need to be a jerk!!
I wasnt ridiculing him for choosing nvidia or anything. I was just curious.. No need to get so offended over a question..
You sounded pretty offended
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 4:08:22 PM
caydn12 said:
Arkinaios said:
Ok, What case did you go for btw?* im still stuck on which case to get
*I would get the raidmax Agusta if its in your budget ($90 and a $20 MIR)
Its a full tower with plenty of room and comes with a ton of fans. Even running on low rates with all the case fans you are looking at great cooling and little noise since they run at low power.
Lots of 3.5" bays with adaptability to 2.5"
Plenty of 5 and 1/4 bays
7 expansion cut outs i believe.
Just a fricken fantastic case for the money.
Fits very long graphics cards. All around awesome.
Tbh the Raidmax Augusta doesnt suit my tastes
Also i dont mind answering questions of why i picked a part
Does anyone own/used to own the Phantom 410/500R?
If so do you like? Any complains?
I really need help deciding on one of these 2 lol
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caydn12 said:
bigcyco1 said:
caydn12 said:
bigcyco1 said:
They do and you do not need to explain why you choose the card you do that has nothing to do with your question so just ignore it.Whoa dude.. No need to be a jerk!!
I wasnt ridiculing him for choosing nvidia or anything. I was just curious.. No need to get so offended over a question..
You sounded pretty offended
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caydn12
March 31, 2013 4:11:09 PM
Arkinaios said:
caydn12 said:
Arkinaios said:
Ok, What case did you go for btw?* im still stuck on which case to get
*I would get the raidmax Agusta if its in your budget ($90 and a $20 MIR)
Its a full tower with plenty of room and comes with a ton of fans. Even running on low rates with all the case fans you are looking at great cooling and little noise since they run at low power.
Lots of 3.5" bays with adaptability to 2.5"
Plenty of 5 and 1/4 bays
7 expansion cut outs i believe.
Just a fricken fantastic case for the money.
Fits very long graphics cards. All around awesome.
Tbh the Raidmax Augusta doesnt suit my tastes
Also i dont mind answering questions of why i picked a part
Does anyone own/used to own the Phantom 410/500R?
If so do you like? Any complains?
I really need help deciding on one of these 2 lol
I can't say I have. If no one else replies to your thread saying they have owned one, youtube is a great place to watch reviews and check out the case a bit closer up than pictures
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 4:14:54 PM
caydn12 said:
Ordered this for my build! It is a great case!http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
Cancel your order or return it, Raidmax is one of the industry's worst vendors. These cases fall apart rather quickly and use very poor build materials.
As far as the OP goes those are excellent case choices. I have the 500R so I can vouch for it - it's very well built and the interior materials are of the highest quality. However there is a downside - the white panels show dirt and smudges really easily, it's not easy to keep clean.
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caydn12
March 31, 2013 4:20:39 PM
g-unit1111 said:
caydn12 said:
Ordered this for my build! It is a great case!http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
Cancel your order or return it, Raidmax is one of the industry's worst vendors. These cases fall apart rather quickly and use very poor build materials.
Ive read tons of reviews on it and they all say its a great case though.
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g-unit1111 said:
caydn12 said:
Ordered this for my build! It is a great case!http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
Cancel your order or return it, Raidmax is one of the industry's worst vendors. These cases fall apart rather quickly and use very poor build materials.
As far as the OP goes those are excellent case choices. I have the 500R so I can vouch for it - it's very well built and the interior materials are of the highest quality. However there is a downside - the white panels show dirt and smudges really easily, it's not easy to keep clean.
agreed Raidmax is awful.
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Marcopolo123
March 31, 2013 4:23:11 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 4:24:49 PM
So i was just roaming around the internet and i found this thread on the 500R, seems people were having problems with it and didnt like it
http://www.overclock.net/t/1149585/new-corsair-500r-whi...
What do i make of that?
http://www.overclock.net/t/1149585/new-corsair-500r-whi...
What do i make of that?
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jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 4:34:35 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 4:44:44 PM
Marcopolo123
March 31, 2013 4:50:45 PM
Marcopolo123
March 31, 2013 4:53:15 PM
jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 5:04:21 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 5:54:00 PM
jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 6:28:01 PM
Solid build heavy (can be pro or con)
Sound dampening foam
Well engineered.
Washable filters on intakes
My only con with my arc midi is I can't find the fans they put in their cases. I want a few more.
If you like bling then this case is not for you, though they do have the white and windowed models.
Here are some reviews
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-obsidian-55...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/fractal_design_r4_...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6102/fractal-design-defin...
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Defin...
Sound dampening foam
Well engineered.
Washable filters on intakes
My only con with my arc midi is I can't find the fans they put in their cases. I want a few more.
If you like bling then this case is not for you, though they do have the white and windowed models.
Here are some reviews
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-obsidian-55...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/fractal_design_r4_...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6102/fractal-design-defin...
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Defin...
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jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 6:40:45 PM
Looks like the fans are available now http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=71009&vpn=FD%2DFAN%2DS...
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caydn12 said:
g-unit1111 said:
caydn12 said:
Ordered this for my build! It is a great case!http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Raidmax Agusta!!
Cancel your order or return it, Raidmax is one of the industry's worst vendors. These cases fall apart rather quickly and use very poor build materials.
Ive read tons of reviews on it and they all say its a great case though.
If you're going strictly by the Newegg reviews - it's not an accurate way to judge products. Look at how long most of those products are owned less than a week by the time the review goes up. So the positive ones are completely biased. A lot of garbage brands get highly recommended for that reason alone. The negative ones usually don't have anything to do with the product itself - they are either about bad refunds or problems with UPS. So the negative ones are biased in that regard. The people complaining about DOAs - a good 90% of those could be prevented had the installer read the instructions prior to installation.
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 7:46:31 PM
I'd go for one of these CPU Cooler Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Balance) CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU Cooler:Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU Cooler:Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:01:51 PM
jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 8:02:54 PM
The Hyper 212 EVO is the best budget cooler at $30 US. It allows a decent overclock in the i5 up to about 4.5Ghz
Above that it is the Noctua NH -D14. That can allow the overclock up to about 4.8-4.9Ghz but it is heavy and expensive at $80US and the overclock needs voltage changes needing more power to remove the heat.
Above that I think is the 100i or 80i. Frankly I haven't watched them too closely as the cost of these items are high and the overclock though higher means more electricity used. By the time you NEED that high of an overclock I think it is time for a new computer.
Above that it is the Noctua NH -D14. That can allow the overclock up to about 4.8-4.9Ghz but it is heavy and expensive at $80US and the overclock needs voltage changes needing more power to remove the heat.
Above that I think is the 100i or 80i. Frankly I haven't watched them too closely as the cost of these items are high and the overclock though higher means more electricity used. By the time you NEED that high of an overclock I think it is time for a new computer.
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Arkinaios said:
Hmm I see, the R4 looks pretty good. Im still leaning towards the Phantom 410 tho...Also idk if should post another thread so im just gonna ask here, what are some decent CPU coolers? i thought about going for the H80i or the cheap CM Hyper 212 EVO
Both are excellent choices, you can't go wrong either way.
The Hyper 212 is a great choice for cooler, I'd pick that over the H80i. The Noctua D14 and NH-U9B are also good choices.
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:07:09 PM
jnkweaver
March 31, 2013 8:09:28 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:16:27 PM
Ok thnx!
Ill get the 212 EVO!
Another question that has come to arise, here the 1tb WD Caviar Black is $30 more than the seagate 1tb barracuda, Is the WD worth $30 more than the Seagate?
*This is NZD*
SEAGATE BARRACUDA ST1000DM003 1TB 64MB 6GB/S SATA3 = $99 NZD
WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB CACHE SATA3 = $129 NZD
Ill get the 212 EVO!Another question that has come to arise, here the 1tb WD Caviar Black is $30 more than the seagate 1tb barracuda, Is the WD worth $30 more than the Seagate?
*This is NZD*
SEAGATE BARRACUDA ST1000DM003 1TB 64MB 6GB/S SATA3 = $99 NZD
WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB CACHE SATA3 = $129 NZD
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Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:22:18 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:28:48 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 8:48:30 PM
Arkinaios
March 31, 2013 9:02:49 PM
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