Please help me decide on a case (Air cooled build)

McPumpkin

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I've been putting parts together for the past few weeks but I'm having most of my trouble with the case. I started with the Corsair 500r in mind since it was large, had a side panel fan, and looked nice.

After some research, I picked the Fractal Arc Midi R2 instead, for its solid construction, air flow capability, and the dust filters.

I was then settled on the Rosewill THOR V2 because it seemed like a better Corsair 500r, plus it looked wicked, but after reading reviews it seems it lacks construction quality as well as it is reported to be a dust magnet.

So what I need is a case that can do the following, budget is $150, or a bit more if it's worth the money:

- Fit a Noctua NH-D14 Cooler

- Fit a GTX 780, with room for SLI 780s in the future

- Provide maximum airflow, water cooling capability isn't necessary, I won't be going that route any time soon.

- Dust filters are much preferred, but if you can convince me otherwise go right ahead.
I'm open to any options otherwise.

Aesthetic doesn't matter too much. Somewhat like the Noctua products, it can be ugly as long as it performs like a monster.

Thanks.
 

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The Cooler Master series are in my opinion the best when it comes to superior air flow.

You want durability? Ruggedness? Internal space? Cool looks? Excellent pricing?

Look no further than the HAF-912.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

You will not find a better bargained, more highly reviewed, top quality case.

It's a part of my build and I am more than happy with it. http://pcpartpicker.com/b/ArK
 


MIne too. :D
 

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HIGH FIVE! :D
 

McPumpkin

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If I was on a stricter budget, I'd probably go with it, but I'm looking for something with a bit more room and potential for later upgrades.
 
The 912 HAF has plenty of room. The 922 HAF is also good and has a good fan set up ( lot of 200mm fans in there ). This si the inside of mine and I removed a section of the Hdd cage in the middle:
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Agreed, the HAF 912 has tons of internal space and plenty of room for expansion. I chose this case as a means of future proofing my build for this very reason.