Which case would/do you like the most?

darksora269 · May 24, 2013

I'm planning to build my second rig. I'm planning on using a white case this time around, instead of the black I used before.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLb-jMjuKldHRTTRkj4HPbkXFEwgoL9Tf4lT4hJmO9M/edit?usp=sharing

This is a link to the list of cases so the thread doesn't get flooded. Which case do YOU like the best? Your opinion will help me choose.

If you might add, what do you like most about the case you choose?

I want a nice, big case, which is why I chose them.

ksham · May 24, 2013

Could you provide a bit of background as to what you would like out of the case? What features would you need from the case? I like different cases for different reasons.

darksora269 · May 24, 2013

ksham :

Well, for starters, hardware. They add to asthetics.

I'm going to be using:
Asus Sabertooth 990fx AM3+ ( tan-)ish))
Sapphire 7970 (black/little blue)
Seasonic PSU (Black)
Coolermaster Seidon 240m (Black)

What I look to get out of this is just a nice, maybe even rugged feel, due to the sabertooth motherboard. I want a nice, big (Both inside and out) case, that also looks good for it's size. I was looking at the Azza Genesis first but then moved onto the NZXT Phantom, but just, didn't seem too much of like my thing or that it would fit well with the motherboard.

So all in all, big (Both inside and out), goes well with the motherboard so a kind of rugged feel, white.

Anything else?

-Thanks for your answer!

bigshootr8 · May 24, 2013

You know what kind of goes with the sabertooth the c70 from corsair. Also I think you should throw in The Fractal Design Cases maybe a arc midi 2 or a r4.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139015
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139015

darksora269 · May 24, 2013

bigshootr8 :

Thought I'd absolutely love to get that case, I've seen it used in lan parties sponcered by Corsair, really nice piece of machinery, it's out of stock.

Also, I might look into them. I'm looking for a nice big case. Maybe sometime in the future, a whiles down the line, I'll make a smaller computer for someone in the family or a friend and Fractal or Lian-Li might be my weapon of choice.

-Thanks for answering!

Goodeggray · May 24, 2013

Check out the Corsair 600t in white. I think it fits you needs.

ksham · May 24, 2013

There are other vendors like Microcenter, NCIX, Amazon. You'll be able to find one. I also second the C70. It'll work in tandem with the motherboard colors. Too bad your other parts don't fit the same color schema.

bigshootr8 · May 24, 2013

Yea don't be afraid to shop around at different retailers. Here is a link to pricing among other retailers
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-c70militarygreen

And the there is a larger version of the R4 the Fractal Design Define XL R2
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefxlr2ti

darksora269 · May 24, 2013

600t I will check out.

Along with the C70, I actually found a white version. And thanks for the link, Bigshoot. I didn't know about that.

I do shop at other places, I've looked around for part pricings on other websites, but haven't found the abundance of computer parts like I do on Newegg. Even NXIC and Microcenter. Tigerdirecft as well. I usually look to Newegg for parts, try and find what I need on the other sites, if they're cheaper. But this pcpartpicker site is so much more easier.

bigshootr8 · May 24, 2013

No problem I liked the look of the 600T however I hated the thermal on it. I had 2 cards in Sli and they were cooking air flow is definately not the strong suite of the 600T.

darksora269 · May 24, 2013

bigshootr8 :

It has always seemed a little closed in.

The mesh seems to be too... Tight, or close together. Needs more open air spots. Thought it's a nice looking case, especially in white, airflow and temps are always a big + for me.

bigshootr8 · May 24, 2013

Honestly if you put premium fans within any decent case now you can still achieve that decent air flow the only issue is with multi graphic card setups

giltyler · May 24, 2013

Goodeggray :

This is very good advice and just happens to be my own case.

bigshootr8 · May 24, 2013

giltyler :

for a single card of a water cooled gpu setup

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

I'm looking into it. I think I'm into the Azza Genesis 9000 more though. The size of it just appeals to me along with the Tron-like LED's. I'll do some research, watch some videos and look at some reviews of the Corsair 600t though.

bigshootr8 · May 25, 2013

Definitely an interesting case. Looks to have a removable motherboard tray has the inside look of a 800D but its a backwards case the motherboard is oriented in reverse.

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

bigshootr8 :

It's quite appealing. It has INSANE space, which I like, more room for air to flow, seeing as I'm likely to throw in a couple aftermartket fans. The PSU can be put on EITHER side of the case on the bottom, Azza has a patent for it, too. The MOBO tray already has some things on the back of it to manage the wires. It has the nice LED display going around it. Has some windows. I like windows, just not too many. I like the solid feel of my case being closed. More confident in my build for some reason. I guess because it's more solid. Linustechtips does a review on the build along with a couple other people. It's a very nice looking case, it also has a ton of HDD bays. I'm likely to be getting a job over the summer so I'll probably be putting a lot of money into some nice HDD's or a couple SSD'd of mild capacity to raid.

-Only 17, hard to get jobs in my area.

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

Welp, looks like I'm actually going to get the Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAQJTTCdeys

2. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZUZD2K/?tag=pcpapi-20

OUSTANDING looking case, I've seen TechofTomorrow/Motherboardsorg/Elrick Farris make a super build out of this. It comes with SO. MANY. FANS.

g-unit1111 · May 25, 2013

Here's a few of my favorites (don't have time to post links) :

- Silverstone SG06B
- Silverstone Raven
- Nanoxia Deep Silence II
- Azza Hurrican 2000
- NZXT Switch 810
- NZXT Phantom 410
- Corsair 500R
- Fractal Design Define R4
- Antec 1100
- Fractal Design Arc MIDI V2

giltyler · May 25, 2013

The rosewill looks nice!!
I really like the case in this link too bad you have to buy their rig to get it.
http://www.ibuypower.com/Info/erebus-XL.aspx

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

g-unit1111 :

Nice selection, including the small cases. A small computer might be one of my new project for the future. Maybe even do some full system liquid cooling if I get the right size.

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

giltyler :

That case looks fantastic. Outstanding lighting and I just love the liquid cooling and that HUGE 480 rad on the top and the 240 on the side.

darksora269 · May 25, 2013

giltyler :

Actually, come to think about it, that case looks strikingly similar to the Corsair 900D. http://www.corsair.com/900d
Of course it's modified and redefined out the wazoo, if that actually IS the 900d.

giltyler · May 25, 2013

It has been around before the 900D
NZXT makes it for I BUY
1)480 and 3)240 rads in that thing.
Like a Switch 810 on steroids.
I would stuff a 3970x and 3x GTX 780 in there if I had the CA$H

g-unit1111 · May 25, 2013

darksora269 :

I'm heavily looking at doing an mITX build for my next PC but that's a long way off.

Which case would/do you like the most?

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