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TheGentlemann

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Christmas is coming soon, so I decided it was time for an update for my build. The first thing I want to upgrade is my case, since my current case has almost no space for expansion and doesn't have enough airflow to cool my components. I am open to suggestions, but I do have a few things that are necessary, which include: size(looking for full size ATX cases preferably), excellent airflow, space for long graphics cards(I will be adding a second HD7950 very shortly), radiator compatibility because I will be doing liquid cooling in the future, and if it's at all possible I would like to see it at around $150-170 because I already have some more parts I would like in addition.

Some cases was considering:

NZXT Phantom 630: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146099

Rosewill THOR v2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053

Corsair Obsidian 750D : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053

Rosewill Throne: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147176

Thanks for your help!

P.S. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, I'm new to this forum and I didn't see a section specifically for cases
 
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06yfz450ridr
i would look at the azza genesis 9000 . I just got this thing and its has room for a ton of fans as well is it can be Ratx. I have both my 7970s in here and it has 4 times the space my mid tower did
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Is there a case other than the four I was looking at that you would recommend?
 
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How was it building in the genesis 9000? Did you run into any problems regarding build quality or any difficulties installing components?
 
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Well the Corsair you listed is a good case, I just personally don't like the way it looks, but it is still good. It has room for a 360 rad, a 240, and a 120 which is not bad at all for a 160 dollar case. I think it has too much plastic for my taste but if you aren't sure what direction you want to go with your PC it may be a good general solution.
I personally like the HAF XB but it would be totally unsutable for your needs as it has very little room for radiators unless you make room yourself.
 
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it was actually pretty easy besides when you take the top cover off there are all the usb, light button etc are under there and the cables are kind of short but you can unplug them from the board underneath.

The case is definitely solid so it is pretty heavy when loaded up. but hey for $120 after rebate that's a steal for a full tower

besides that it went really well besides the top not fitting two separate 220/240mm rads which is expected since two individuals is longer than 480mm.

The case is huge though so make sure you have room, one other thing is the supplied 120mm fans don't push a huge amount of air but are super silent. I am running 4 120mm fans on the top rad with the supplied 140mm next to it, the 1 supplied 140mm between my two power supplies with my rad sitting over it and 1 supplied 120mm on that rad for now as well as the two 120mms and 1 230mm on the side and lastly 1 120mm on the exhaust which pulls air across the vrms etc. Plus a super thick 120mm fan that blows air in between my cards that sits on the card support bracket Yea tons of fans and yet super quiet.

Also I would recommend modifying the top to allow more airflow but it still flows decently well


here is the inside




 
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Thanks for all your help, I've decided on the genesis 9000 because I like the way it looks, reversible motherboard tray, and the spacious interior that can accommodate all the rads I plan on putting in it.
 
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good luck man its a cool case but its heavy I went to move it to my desk after completing it must have been close to 100 pounds no joke.

watch the top cover as I said before I ripped the front led connector off and for some reason when I hooked it back up it doesnt work,Never seen the front on yet. also the top fan button has two modes so if you have the fans hooked to that controller the less bright mode actually spins the fans down way low and i never really noticed.
 
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