Case Recommendations for this build?

mrguy2039

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Hi there,

I know very little about cases. I am going to be using this pc for video editing mainly. This is the build I've configured.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.66 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($182.79 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.27 @ TigerDirect)
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($278.35 @ Amazon)
Total: $1356.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-06 19:23 EST-0500)

Can anyone recommend me a case? I'd like to keep it below $150nzd if at all possible (and cheaper if I can of course, I'm on a student budget and money is tight). Preferably something that is available on http://pricespy.co.nz/ as well - importing large things from the US and elsewhere can get a bit tricky and inconvenient (though I am ordering some smaller components from the US)
 
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The R2 isn't a noisy case with the included 3x140mm fans and fan controller.
I'm using one with my 4770k @ 4.4 with all the fan mounts filled.
The R4 is a great case too!

mrguy2039

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As I understand it the R2 isn't as quiet, but has better cooling/airflow. I value the silence a lot. But would my system likely be hot enough to need the better cooling?

Edit: considering i'm also adding in the fan, would that negate the silence/noise dampening of the R4?
Does anyone know how noticeable the real world difference between the "noiseyness" of the cases is?
Any other suggestions?
 


The R2 isn't a noisy case with the included 3x140mm fans and fan controller.
I'm using one with my 4770k @ 4.4 with all the fan mounts filled.
The R4 is a great case too!
 
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Are you referring to the Evo?
Yes it's a great cooler if you plan on running stock or mildly overclocking.
If you're looking for 4.4-4.5Ghz I'd go for something beefier like a D14 or other top end air coolers.
Check out my avatar(my build is listed)