Best case for cooling (with a little bling)

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Lohse54

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Hi,
I'm soon going SLI with my build (gtx 760) and I want a new case for that so I don't overheat it.
But I have no clue what so ever on what towers I should get.
I have been looking at the Fractal Design R4, NZXT Phantom 410 and the CM scout II Advanced (all midi towers). And the price range is about the same as these 3 towers costs.
But since I'm going SLI i really want it to be cool inside. A window would also be a great feature (would really like to see all of my components inside ^_^)

Hope you can help and also give me some advice (more fans etc) and other suggestions, and sorry for my poor english.

Sincerely,
Me :)
 
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Thx for the quick reply :)
Should have mentioned that I live in Denmark, so I don't have that kind of discount sadly :/
But how is it compared to the others? 'Cause I'm curious about that one :)
 
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The 500R is by far better than the R4 when it comes to an OC'd system.
The R4 is meant for quite more than it is to airflow. You can add a few fans to the R4
but then you lose the silence and the whole purpose of the case is gone.

As you don't have the rebate discount, it's going to cost you 99.99$.
If you're on a tight budget - the NZXT is a good solution.

I can't give you any opinion about the CM scout II as I had no experience with it, but it seems like the price
is the same as the Corsair 500R and therefore I will recommend him in this case.
 
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Yeah I see the problem with the R4 then, so I have to think about the budget and if I can stretch it a bit :) But if not then I might go with the Phantom or Scout if nothing else comes up.
Any other suggestion is still welcome :)
 
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I have a xfx 750w xxx PSU, and i'm just wondering, do you think it will reach with the CPU plug (the one cord that goes up in the top, don't know how else to explain this)? :)
 
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Will the CPU power cable be able to reach in any of these cases? (plugs in, in the top of the mobo)
Just read for example that the Phantom 410 has a very small cutout and therefore it's hard to reach.
 
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OK got it..

Technically the NZXT does have a fairly small opening for the cable management, but that is not a major problem.
Is this your first build? If so - I suggest using a professional to help you / guide you through the process.

I've created an image that shows all 3 optional cases side-by-side for your comfort:
http://i.imgur.com/BiJSPEf.jpg
 
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Thx for the pic :)
This is not my first build, but when it comes to picking new parts I'd rather not be wrong, so I have to be absolutely sure, before buying anything :)
But I think any of these would do :)
Do you think there is enough room for SLI in these cases? Trying to avoid a big tower, 'cause it needs a lot of space :/
 
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