tower or mid tower case for a micro ATx mobo ?

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

i have choosen a micro atx mobo . and need to buy a case ... mid tower cases are cheaper than tower cases . so which one ll be good and easy to install (considering its going to be my first ever build ?

is it hard (for a newbie) to install mobo in a mid tower case ?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

Not at all its hard to install a mobo
Just put standoff screws according to position in manual and then screw the board on standoff

Whats ur budget

Good cases are like corsair 200r,300r

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

50 $ is my budget ...

Jaxem · Aug 10, 2013

Haha, you'll feel like you're working in a cavern outing a mATX in a mid tower even, it should be pretty darn easy. Most cases are pretty similar to install in as far as the mobo fit, but you'll really want something with decent cable management if you don't want to be pulling your hair out. And a bottom mounted PSU as well.

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

Jaxem :

is it easy to manage cables in mid tower cases ?

and why i should have bottom mounted psu ?

Jaxem · Aug 10, 2013

They're not all the same, some have good management (my Xigmatek Asgard) and some have bad/no management (my anted 300). So it depends on the case.

The power supply being on the bottom can help with the temps in your case, and having the motherboard (and rear ports) higher is very convenient for most people. It also usually leaves a large exhaust slot area in the top of the case which is nice.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

hari are you from india ????
and bottom mounted psu is for better thermal efficiency
check this

if u r from india this is the best case u can get it has great cable management too u can check in the pic there are no wires visible

http://www.theitdepot.com/details-Antec+X1+Gaming+Cabinet_C5P16110.html

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

i m from india and u ?

thanks for ur suggestion .

does it have USB 3.0 port , HD audio supported audio ports in front panel ? but i feel corsair or coller master would be good (just a thought ) .. can u suggest me some more ?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

yes i m too from india bro

no it doesnt have either

but this has both the featuresu want

http://www.theitdepot.com/details-Cooler+Master+K+series+k281+Mid+Tower+Computer+Case+(RC-K281-KKN1)_C5P17499.html

or this

http://www.theitdepot.com/details-Cooler+Master+Elite+371+USB+3.0+Version+Mid+Tower+Computer+Case+(RC-371-KKN3)_C5P17812.html

but this case elite 371 doesnt have great cable management

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

i like the one u suggested

http://www.theitdepot.com/details-Cooler+Master+K+series+k281+Mid+Tower+Computer+Case+(RC-K281-KKN1)_C5P17499.html

bro also suggest me a PSU that has both 24 pin atx power and atx 12 8 pin connector ( 2 X 4 = 8)

and have SATA 2.0 and 3.0 power connectors and other necessary power connectors ..

my total budget both for psu and case is 6000 rupees

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

ohkay bro just tell me ur whole system specs i ll get u the best deal and quality

hari2202 · Aug 10, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

i3 3210
Gigabyte GA B75M D3H
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB hard disk
Ram http://

monitor : have to select budget is strictly between 4500 to 6000
case and psu : within 6000
DVD Writer : haven't chosen any yet ..
NO expansion cards .

so far i have fixed my mind with mobo , cpu and hard disk .. i am considering options for other components

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

Get this supply
http://www.flipkart.com/ps/PSUD5XZ4ZJ5YPGBU

And the case i suggested u

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 10, 2013

Dont frget to close the post

hari2202 · Aug 11, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

in the elite 371 specs it is mentioned that

USB 3.0 x 1 (internal), USB 2.0 x 2 but if you see pictures of that case ,, it has only two ports ....

and in cooler master K281 specs it is mentioned that

(x2) USB 3.0 and picture also has two usb 3.0 ports ,so i have to use usb2.0 in same ports ? and nothing mentioned about hd audio support in this case specs ...

kindly clarify me

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 11, 2013

I would say leave the elite go for k281

And yes u can use 2.0 usb in 3.0

Here are the official specs from cooler master site it says it supports hd audio

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/mid-tower/k281.html

Model RC-K281-KKN1
Available Color Full Midnight Black
Materials SGCC (0.5T), HIPS Plastic, Mesh front bezel
Dimension (W x H x D) 219 x 416 x 487mm / 8.6 x 16.3 x 19.1 inch
Net Weight 5.0 kg / 11.0 lbs
M/B Type Micro-ATX, ATX
5.25" Drive Bays 3 (exposed)
3.5" Drive Bays 7 (hidden)
2.5" Drive Bays 1 (hidden)
I/O Panel USB 3.0 x 2 (internal), Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)
Expansion Slots 7
Cooling System Front: 120mm red LED fan x 1
Rear: 120mm black fan x 1
Side: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)
Power Supply Type Standard ATX PS2
Maximum Compatibility VGA card length: 315mm / 12.4 inch
CPU cooler height: 162mm / 6.4 inch

hari2202 · Aug 11, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

I like to have exhaust fans at top of the case . Does this support ? And the official specs say two fans came with case
. Is it true ?

hari2202 · Aug 11, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

does this one comes with two fans installed ? and this one dont have fan at top ...

here are some choices i m considering but cant get clear specs for this ..

Antec V1 whether this supports hd audio ?

antec one s3

specs mentioned : Front Ports (One S) 2 x USB 2.0; (One S3) 2 x USB 3.0 Audio In/Out ... but only 2 usb ports are visible .....

and support for hd audio ?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 11, 2013

look the case i both doesn supports hd audio

and its more important to have a fan in rear than at the top
but yes u can go for antec v1 good quality case later u can add a fan for 200rs at the top and this case is more optimized than others in terms of airflow

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