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January 25, 2014 7:20:27 PM

Hello, all. I was looking at my PC today and realized my case is old and small, and it lacked room for any new fans etc etc. I thought that maybe I could buy a new case and just take everything out and move it all in. I have never done this so I want some tips on how to go upon doing so, and also I would like links for good cases in the budget of around 100 dollars (( more if needed )) that will fit my mobo and all my other parts. Also, room for things like fans would also help a lot. Thanks all, here's the link to the stock machine I bought: http://www.acer.ca/ac/en/CA/content/model-datasheet/DT....

I have switched the PSU and GPU, but that's all I have changed in the rig.

Thanks for any answers, have a good day. :D 

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January 26, 2014 10:40:53 AM



Here's what it says in CPU-Z. Anyways, what about all the USB and ports like that on the back of the case? Are they attached to the mother board or are they with the case? Also, how would I get the new ports on the case I buy to work with my mobo? Sorry if these are really nooby questions, thanks.
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January 26, 2014 3:01:47 PM

The back ports are on the motherboard. The front header is what you need to hook up to the motherboard. No questions are stupid, my friend.
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January 26, 2014 3:14:16 PM

YEs, I have moved prebuilt desktops to aftermarket cases many times. It is very easy. Just note where the front panel connections connect because they are not usually labeled on the OEM motherboards.
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January 26, 2014 3:34:36 PM

Okay, thanks. All I need now is some case suggestions, so suggest away. :) 
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January 26, 2014 3:36:47 PM

Corsair 200r
Corsair 300r
NZXT SOurce 220
Rosewill R5
Antec ONE
Antec three hundred
NZXT tempest

ALL of these are VERY high quality cases.
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January 26, 2014 3:37:55 PM

TheN00bBuilder said:
Like I put in Post 2, this should be nice. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


For the money this case has pretty poor cable management and a TINY back panel space for cables. I would not get it.

For the price there are WAY better cases. Have a look at my post.
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January 26, 2014 3:52:38 PM

I was looking at Tiny's and noticed they are all have a black box kind of look ( I like that look too, tbh. ) but do you have any that have more on the looks side? I will probably end up buying one of tiny voice's but I would want to see all my options before. Also, what's your favorite from that list?
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January 26, 2014 4:19:37 PM

Generally the "flashy" case are lower quality.

Have a look at the NZXT Phantom 410. It is at the top of your price range but it is a good case and looks 'cool'

I personally do not like flashy cases. I have a Rosewill R5
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January 26, 2014 4:26:41 PM

I was looking at the Cooler Master Scout II, is that good? I didn't really look at any reviews.
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January 26, 2014 4:33:43 PM

YEs, that is a good quality case.
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January 26, 2014 4:49:19 PM

I was also looking at the HAF-X from CM.
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January 26, 2014 4:58:03 PM

That is also a good case, but it is WAY too big your your needs. You should be looking at the mid-tower version, the Haf 922.
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January 26, 2014 5:01:03 PM

I kind of like the Haf 922, will this fit my board correctly?
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January 26, 2014 5:03:07 PM

YEs it will fit, it will look a bit goofy because your board is an mATX board, but it will fit without issues.

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January 26, 2014 5:04:00 PM

Hmm.. Will the ones you posted fit without looking "goofy"?
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January 26, 2014 5:05:48 PM

Kyle McDonald said:
Hmm.. Will the ones you posted fit without looking "goofy"?


Not really. an OEM mATX board will always look a bit out of place in a normal mid-tower case.
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January 26, 2014 5:06:54 PM

Okay, if these will fit my parts, I'll pick one and order it later tonight. Thanks. :) 
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January 26, 2014 5:08:40 PM

Always glad to be able to help! All the cases listed will fit your parts.

What PSU do you have?
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January 26, 2014 5:10:06 PM

I have the CX750M and I have the Sapphire Dual-X 7970.
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January 26, 2014 5:14:12 PM

Kyle McDonald said:
I have the CX750M and I have the Sapphire Dual-X 7970.


Should be fine. The CX units are not great quality, but it should be alright in your application.
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January 26, 2014 5:17:53 PM

Yeah, I was low on money when I bought the GPU, so I had to skimp out a bit. I'm going to buy the Scout II or the Haf 922.
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January 26, 2014 5:20:06 PM

Sounds good. Also, just so you know, the PSU is the LAST place to cheap out EVER. If it fails it can easily ruin every component in your computer. I lost a $600 computer to a bad PSU. ALWAYS get a quality unit.
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January 26, 2014 5:21:23 PM

Yeah, yeah, I know that now. This is my first gaming PC and I don't plan on doing the same next build.
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January 26, 2014 5:22:15 PM

Does that Haf 922 come with fans? Or do I need to buy some?
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January 26, 2014 5:23:31 PM

It comes with a front intake and a top and a rear exhaust. More than enough. You have no need to buy fans at all.
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January 26, 2014 5:28:11 PM

Okay, final question. Does the Scout II Advanced have fans also? I'm leaning towards the Scout.
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January 26, 2014 5:32:00 PM

Yes it has two front intakes and one rear exhaust.

All this info can be seen on newegg.com so you can do it yourself in the future :) 
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January 26, 2014 5:38:05 PM

Okay, thanks a ton. :) 
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January 26, 2014 5:39:20 PM

Always glad to be able to help!
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January 26, 2014 5:45:47 PM

Er.. I'm teetering on the Haf or the Scout. Your opinion?
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January 26, 2014 5:59:47 PM

I don't like either, I would get the Corsair 300r. But, out of those, I like the HAF 922. Both are very similar.
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January 26, 2014 6:03:24 PM

Hmm.. Matter of fact, I'll get that one. As long as it comes with a few fans I'll get it, It's cheaper also.
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January 26, 2014 6:09:51 PM

It is a VERY good case. It comes with a front intake and rear exhaust.
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January 26, 2014 6:11:13 PM

Yeah, as long as you are /sure/ everything will fit, I'll buy it right now :>
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January 26, 2014 6:13:09 PM

Yes everything will fit perfectly.
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January 26, 2014 6:28:02 PM

Well I'ma go order it right now from Newegg :) 
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January 26, 2014 6:48:46 PM

Good deal. I really like that case. It is regarded as basically the beast case for that price range.
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January 26, 2014 7:07:13 PM

Ahaha, great. Would this case have a lot of spare room?
I plan on using it for my next build whenever I do make a new rig.
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January 26, 2014 7:14:15 PM

Yes, ti will be plenty of space for any normal build. It can easily handle all full sized ATX motherboard and Multi-GPU setups easily. People even build custom waster loops in them with space to spare.
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