Building new system for the first time. The only thing left to buy is a PC case.
system specs: http://www.prisjakt.nu/list.php?l=2525720&view=l
I already bought these parts, and they are in transit:
Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Dual-X OC HDMI DisplayPort Dual-DVI 2GB
Crucial M500 SSD 2.5" 240GB
Intel Core i3 4330 3,5GHz Socket 1150 Box
MSI H81M-P33
Crucial Ballistix Sport XT DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL9 2x4GB
XFX Core Edition 550W similar to this version I think: LINK
Using mATX motherboard. For the four internal USB it uses USB 2.0 So whatever case I buy needs USB2.0 ports at the front, or needs to include a USB 2.0 -> USB 3.0 adapter. The motherboard also only has one PCI slot apart from the PCIe connection.
I will be using one SSD, and will buy a regular HDD shortly.
So I don't have very high requirements for how many HDDs or other things can fit in the case. Just want to be able to install the SSD and HDD.
I need to be able to install a mATX motherboard in the case. I'm lookin at midsized tower cases. I don't think the 270x would fit in say a minitower case. Maybe not the PSU either? And I think midtower cases run cooler. I also want to be able to install a larger ATX motherboard in the case in the future.
I'm not sure what my budget is for the case, but I don't want to overspend.
The advice usually given is to use at least one fan for intake and one for outtake. I have primarily been looking at the cheapest case models. They usually include one fan. More expensive models will include 2-3 fans. So the extra cost for a more expensive case might partly pay for itself just by the included fans. At least if the fans are of descent quality.
The main problem I'm having is that there just are so many different models to choose from. So I need some advice on some good models that aren't too expensive.
So i'm looking for a case that is primarily cheap but hopefully also quiet with good airflow.
system specs: http://www.prisjakt.nu/list.php?l=2525720&view=l
I already bought these parts, and they are in transit:
Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Dual-X OC HDMI DisplayPort Dual-DVI 2GB
Crucial M500 SSD 2.5" 240GB
Intel Core i3 4330 3,5GHz Socket 1150 Box
MSI H81M-P33
Crucial Ballistix Sport XT DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL9 2x4GB
XFX Core Edition 550W similar to this version I think: LINK
Using mATX motherboard. For the four internal USB it uses USB 2.0 So whatever case I buy needs USB2.0 ports at the front, or needs to include a USB 2.0 -> USB 3.0 adapter. The motherboard also only has one PCI slot apart from the PCIe connection.
I will be using one SSD, and will buy a regular HDD shortly.
So I don't have very high requirements for how many HDDs or other things can fit in the case. Just want to be able to install the SSD and HDD.
I need to be able to install a mATX motherboard in the case. I'm lookin at midsized tower cases. I don't think the 270x would fit in say a minitower case. Maybe not the PSU either? And I think midtower cases run cooler. I also want to be able to install a larger ATX motherboard in the case in the future.
I'm not sure what my budget is for the case, but I don't want to overspend.
The advice usually given is to use at least one fan for intake and one for outtake. I have primarily been looking at the cheapest case models. They usually include one fan. More expensive models will include 2-3 fans. So the extra cost for a more expensive case might partly pay for itself just by the included fans. At least if the fans are of descent quality.
The main problem I'm having is that there just are so many different models to choose from. So I need some advice on some good models that aren't too expensive.
So i'm looking for a case that is primarily cheap but hopefully also quiet with good airflow.
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