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March 16, 2014 5:40:03 PM

I'm new to building PCs. These are the parts that I have picked out so far. I was wondering if I needed a mid size tower case or a full tower case. Please specify what certain things would or wouldn't fit into a certain size. Thanks

My specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor - ($219.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - ($29.99)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard - ($129.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - ($119.98)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - ($84.81)
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - ($69.99)
(Still unsure on video card)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer - ($15.98)

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March 16, 2014 5:43:16 PM

It all depends on your CPU cooler, motherboard size, and GPU length. However, there are thousand of cases out there that fits those criteria for your build. Both mid and full tower will fit.
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March 16, 2014 5:43:48 PM

any that support atx mother board form factors and if you get a large gpu you will need to make sure it has clearance which for the highend cards are 13in usually. also you need to make sure the case has enough cpu cooler clearance for a 212 evo
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March 16, 2014 5:43:53 PM

You should get a Mid ATX Case, cuz ur motherboard is an ATX mobo. However if u wanna go all out you can get a Full tower.
Mid Tower: HAF 912 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kk...
Full Tower: NZXT 530 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso530m1
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Anonymous
March 16, 2014 5:48:26 PM

Thank you for the answers, I think I'll look for a mid tower case that'll fit the hyper 212.
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March 16, 2014 5:50:49 PM

nzxt phantoms work and look nice, and coolermaster haf series should work and have awesome cooling imo
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