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caydn12

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I am looking into getting a new computer case.. I want an aesthetically appealing case more than I care about it's performance.

Needs:
Very good Aesthetics (leds, cool design, etc.)
Fit a GPU that is 11.5 inches in length
ATX motherboard
Coolermaster 212 plus cooler


I can't find one that I really like and ive spent roughly one hour searching. Any ideas will help! Thanks guys
 
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the only good case that i know of that has a handle is the nzxt vulcan but its matx

grab a arc mdi r2, throw a couple of bitfenix blue and white LEDs and you should be set. cabling should be easy as well with the 1.5inches of space in the back (which is a lot for a atx case). id suggest not using red LEDs as i can tell you straight off that your rig will look like the generic gamer
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I like the Corsair 500R. The black version is on sale right now for $70 which is a whole 50% off which is crazy! (with mail in rebates).

I really like this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133086&Tpk=thermaltake%20element%20g
It has the multi-color LED's which look like a rave which is sweet.

Unfortunately it won't fit my GPU.

Any other recommendations than the 500R. It looks pretty good.

Also is it worth it to upgrade from my Raidmax Agusta? I LAN party a lot. About 2-5 times a month so Im always carrying my computer places.
 
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Well the problem there is I love my overclocking, so I already have an ATX Asus Sabertooth Mobo. It costs $180. Im not going to just ditch that thing haha!

I let my FX-6300 only run 2 of its cores and got it up to 5.2 Ghz on air cooling, which was pretty awesome. I was hoping for 5.3 but I couldn't quite make it

I don't mind carrying a heavy case, I just want my computer to catch people's eyes when Im at the lan parties. Just nice to feel like you have one of the best looking cases.
However, a case having some sort of handle would be a nice feature. Not necessary but nice.
 
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the only good case that i know of that has a handle is the nzxt vulcan but its matx

grab a arc mdi r2, throw a couple of bitfenix blue and white LEDs and you should be set. cabling should be easy as well with the 1.5inches of space in the back (which is a lot for a atx case). id suggest not using red LEDs as i can tell you straight off that your rig will look like the generic gamer
 
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I was looking at the Arc Midi, and I couldn't find the specs which show where it supports fans. Maybe you can point me to a link?
Also, I have a Corsair K70 keyboard which has red LEDs. I know red LEDs look a bit tacky, but I want everything to match. AMD is typically associated with red, so I have an AMD system, red keyboard, and the red LED case would be a nice match.

I REALLY care about Aesthetics.. I know I shouldn't, because performance is more important, but I have all the performance I need other than my current CPU. Ill be upgrading to either the 8350 or waiting for steamroller and getting the flagship steamroller cpu.
 
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ive seen plenty of people who have a amd rig with blue LEDs. makes people think that you got a fairly expensive rig. you can get the red LEDs if you want, just that i find it way too mainstream

do not upgrade to the 8350, it wont perform any better for what you are doing with it

the arc midi supports 2 120/140mm fans on the top, 2 120/140mm fans in the front, and one 140 in the back. there is a 140 in the top, 140 in the back, and a 140 in the front already included. you do not need extra fans nor do you need to replace them. t
 
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