120$ Budget Case

Toonster17 · Nov 15, 2013

Building a new rig this Christmas, still unsure about the case. I'd like one from around the 120$ mark with good cable management and a simple, but neat exterior design. Any suggestions?

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

Could I get a link to your parts?

Moonsfang · Nov 15, 2013

If you want the best for the least amount of money: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018

if you want a step up I'd suggest this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119263

Toonster17 · Nov 15, 2013

RAM: 8GB Kingston HyperX Beast 1866Mhz (2x4GB)
Mobo: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Processor: FX-8350
PSU: Corsair RM Series 750W
GPU: Sapphire R9 280X Toxic Edition
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB
Drive: Samsung SH-224 Optical drive
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i
Case fans: 4x Corsair AF120 Red LED

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

personally this is my favorite case. ive used it in builds for friends. it has good fans and cable management.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

If these are compatible, I would go with This or This. Both are quality cases. If you want to go with a "sleeker" case, This is also an option. Out of all three, I would personally go with the Phantom, but a lot of old school players dislike the look.

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

If you dislike those three cases, I would go with the Antec NormH recommended

geofelt · Nov 15, 2013

What are your parts?
Why not spend just $50 and use the rest to upgrade your other parts.
Here is one example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129181

Cable management is a one time thing. From a functional point of view, it does little for performance. There is always a place to route cables out of the airflow.

Visual appeal is different, buy a case that looks good to you.

Moonsfang · Nov 15, 2013

If you have the money to spend and like the look I definitely agree with the CM HAF

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

all 3 of thrillogy's cases are great i like the antec due to the number of fans included stock. helps if you plan to overclock at all. and as far as spending $50 and upgrading other parts you should not skimp on the case it is more important than people think. cable management and good fans help keep internal temp low saving you the cost of replacing parts due to overheating. you can always upgrade other parts later. that case will last through multiple builds.

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

Toonster17 :

Just out of curiosity, are you using pcpartpicker.com ? If not, I would try it out immediately. If you are, go to the system build page, and copy the BBCode, and paste. it makes it a lot easier to choose parts and for us to help you.
BBCode Markup Steps-
http://imgur.com/a/nC36K
By the way, Its not that I don't think you could figure it out yourself, but that's what I had to do, and it took awhile
Just trying to help

EDIT- Just remembered an important question; have you already ordered your parts, or, more specifically, the fans? I would get rid of the red LED if you doesn't look good in EVERY case, and it would give off an... "interesting" look if you went with either the Antec, Phantom, Thermaltake, or Carbine.(unless your into purple LEDS

)
And, when you gave us your specs, you left out the processor. Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

Thrillogy :

Toonster17 :

Just out of curiosity, are you using pcpartpicker.com ? If not, I would try it out immediately. If you are, go to the system build page, and copy the BBCode, and paste. it makes it a lot easier to choose parts and for us to help you.
BBCode Markup Steps-
http://imgur.com/a/nC36K
By the way, Its not that I don't think you could figure it out yourself, but that's what I had to do, and it took awhile
Just trying to help

EDIT- Just remembered an important question; have you already ordered your parts, or, more specifically, the fans? I would get rid of the red LED if you doesn't look good in EVERY case, and it would give off an... "interesting" look if you went with either the Antec, Phantom, Thermaltake, or Carbine.(unless your into purple LEDS

)
And, when you gave us your specs, you left out the processor. Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

Processor is there FX-8350

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

NormH :

Thrillogy :

Toonster17 :

Just out of curiosity, are you using pcpartpicker.com ? If not, I would try it out immediately. If you are, go to the system build page, and copy the BBCode, and paste. it makes it a lot easier to choose parts and for us to help you.
BBCode Markup Steps-
http://imgur.com/a/nC36K
By the way, Its not that I don't think you could figure it out yourself, but that's what I had to do, and it took awhile
Just trying to help

EDIT- Just remembered an important question; have you already ordered your parts, or, more specifically, the fans? I would get rid of the red LED if you doesn't look good in EVERY case, and it would give off an... "interesting" look if you went with either the Antec, Phantom, Thermaltake, or Carbine.(unless your into purple LEDS

)
And, when you gave us your specs, you left out the processor. Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

Processor is there FX-8350

Woops, missed it when I read it the first time over

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

Why AMD over Intel?
If I were you, I would go with a build that's something like this
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($100.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 7,8, or 8.1 ($100.00)
Other: Red Or Blue LED Corsair Fans ($40.32)
Total: $1367.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 13:02 EST-0500)
Simply because the I5 is superior to the 8350-
I5-3570K VS FX-8350
Also, build is actually cheaper then the AMD one.
Just trying to help you out

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

both are great but it depends on the type of use. its barely marginally better in discrete gpu usage and actually worse in multi-thread processing which most games are. it does kill in single thread but how often with single thread be used? and the i5 costs more. im not a fanboy just pointing out facts. i think both builds are great for gaming though.

Thrillogy · Nov 15, 2013

NormH :

The CPU its self is more expensive, but the full setup is actually a bit cheaper then the AMD one-
AMD Setup
Intel Setup
Plus The I5 has superior Overclocking potential, and considering the fact that he went with a liquid CPU cooler, I can almost guarantee that he will at least attempt OCIng. And a overclocked 3570 if far superior to an overclocked 8350.

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

very true if oc'ed the intel build would render nearly 15% performance upgrade

sora · Nov 15, 2013

Thrillogy :

Why AMD over Intel?
If I were you, I would go with a build that's something like this
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($100.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 7,8, or 8.1 ($100.00)
Other: Red Or Blue LED Corsair Fans ($40.32)
Total: $1367.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 13:02 EST-0500)
Simply because the I5 is superior to the 8350-
I5-3570K VS FX-8350
Also, build is actually cheaper then the AMD one.
Just trying to help you out

Intel > AMD IMO. Especially for gaming.

NUbPUb8 · Nov 15, 2013

Get the Fractal Design Define R4. The Define R4 has great noise dampening hardware, cable management, cooling (with air filters built in), and just looks very clean. I own the COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced and would choose the R4.

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

id opt against the fractal just based on looks lol. i dont want a butt ugly cube in my game room when i could have a badass looking case that is just as functional and has similar features for the same price. but thats just me

NUbPUb8 · Nov 15, 2013

NormH :

The Fractal cases are better cases functionally and I personally, think so aesthetically but I don't like gaudy, space ship looking cases.

NormH · Nov 15, 2013

better than an antec? i think not. i could be wrong but the antec 900 would stand up to a fractal at the same pricepoint any day and looks cooler

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