Case recommendations for a high spec PC?

dude7691 · Mar 24, 2014

Hey everyone! I have finished compiling my list of components for my latest PC build. The PC will be used constantly for rendering and therefore aesthetics are not a big deal for me. The case must have good cooling/ventilation, be an ATX case and be not too outlandish. Cost is not too much of an issue and up to £175 would be fine, preferably less. If anyone could recommend some fans to use in the system then I would be more than grateful. Specs are listed below to give you an idea of the size and cooling required. Thanks!

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2Ghz NO OVERCLOCKS. Stock Heatsink
Case: Your choice!
RAM: 32GB RAM
GPU: Zotac GTX 770 4GB
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79
HDD/SSD: 1TB Samsung Evo 840. 1TB WD Hard Drive
PSU: Corsair AX860
Cooling: Advice appreciated!
2x DVD Drives

Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate the help!

VENAXIS · Mar 24, 2014

Cooler Master Storm Stryker.

dude7691 · Mar 24, 2014

would It be ok if you provided a link?

VENAXIS · Mar 24, 2014

dude7691 :

Oops, sorry.

Here you go ($163): http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Stryker-Computer-Carrying/dp/B00BCXF6JE/

Amazon UK link (£129): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Storm-Stryker-XL-ATX/dp/B0083XVWSA/

Ahmadjon · Mar 24, 2014

Here you go!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.86 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case (£139.94 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £165.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-24 16:39 GMT+0000)

Just for note: 3930k doesn't include CPU cooler so you need one!

dude7691 · Mar 24, 2014

thanks very much for the help. Heatsink isn't that important to me but that case looks good. Can someone recommend case fans that I can use for cooling the whole setup?

Ahmadjon · Mar 24, 2014

dude7691 :

The case fans you should choose by yourself because only you know your acoustic feelings.
And you really need CPU cooler, because CPU doesn't come with stock fan, and I think you're not going run your CPU without cooler.

zemiak · Mar 24, 2014

Thermaltake Level 10 GT:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7151733&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CKngp7fSq70CFROVfgodX2IAhQ

dude7691 · Mar 24, 2014

just one more thing guys, will the corsair case provide enough cooling built in with the fans that I think are included to cool my spec? Thanks

Ahmadjon · Mar 24, 2014

dude7691 :

Yes it should provide enough cooling, but if you think it have not enough cooling you can add additional fans without a problem!

sora · Mar 25, 2014

zemiak :

Although this case isn't popular I personally love this! +1

Karadjgne · Mar 25, 2014

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£59.59 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£94.93 @ CCL Computers)

Quiet system, last thing you want s an annoying drone in your ear from a cpu cooler when trying to concentrate on work.
Edit: Definitely wont need extra fans with this case.

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