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April 2, 2014 5:30:23 PM

It has what I'm looking for but I'm not sure if it's a good case as the case isn't too popular. This is my first build and I know the case is really important. Also, which power supply should I get and how should I choose a PSU as choosing by only watts is a terrible way...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

This is the rest of my build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.55 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $599.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 20:28 EDT-0400)

By the way, by budget was originally $700 but I could stretch it by a little bit.

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April 2, 2014 5:43:43 PM

With that kind of build, I suspect you'll want at least a 600w PSU, at least 80+ bronze certified, and from XFX, Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, Antec, etc...
I know that's not very specific. You shouldn't need to pay more than $100 on the high end for a PSU though, since your PC doesn't draw too much power.

I don't see anything immediately wrong with that PC case, but you should buy some extra screws and motherboard stand-offs in case it doesn't come with them. I've had cheap cases ship without stand-offs before, and it was a horrible cluster**** for a first time build to figure out why the motherboard couldn't fit without warping.
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April 2, 2014 5:50:01 PM

Everthing will fit. Has dust filters (big plus). But one thing to consider. Cooling. That case has only 1 slot for a fan if that matters much to you.
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April 2, 2014 6:01:02 PM

Memhorder said:
Everthing will fit. Has dust filters (big plus). But one thing to consider. Cooling. That case has only 1 slot for a fan if that matters much to you.


Damn, I missed that, I actually liked this case...



Does that mean it includes the fan or has one slot for it?
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April 2, 2014 6:45:05 PM

It includes the 1 fan I suspect. It looks to me like there are holes for an 80mm fan at the back. If worst comes to worst those dust filters are easily converted into fan bays.
Personally, I'd recommend forking out some extra money and buying something that allows the computer to breathe as well as possible. A decent case will keep your build cool, lengthening the life of your build. Not to mention you can reuse for your next build. This goes for the power supply too. I'd go with rationale on the PSU, nothing sucks more than picking a cheap PSU to have it blow up after a year due to shoddy construction.

TL;DR Overall that case looks good for the price. Don't be afraid to fork out for the case and PSU as it will save you money in the long run.
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April 2, 2014 6:54:15 PM

Rationale said:
With that kind of build, I suspect you'll want at least a 600w PSU, at least 80+ bronze certified, and from XFX, Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, Antec, etc...
I know that's not very specific. You shouldn't need to pay more than $100 on the high end for a PSU though, since your PC doesn't draw too much power.

I don't see anything immediately wrong with that PC case, but you should buy some extra screws and motherboard stand-offs in case it doesn't come with them. I've had cheap cases ship without stand-offs before, and it was a horrible cluster**** for a first time build to figure out why the motherboard couldn't fit without warping.


thesecretlieswithin said:
It includes the 1 fan I suspect. It looks to me like there are holes for an 80mm fan at the back. If worst comes to worst those dust filters are easily converted into fan bays.
Personally, I'd recommend forking out some extra money and buying something that allows the computer to breathe as well as possible. A decent case will keep your build cool, lengthening the life of your build. Not to mention you can reuse for your next build. This goes for the power supply too. I'd go with rationale on the PSU, nothing sucks more than picking a cheap PSU to have it blow up after a year due to shoddy construction.

TL;DR Overall that case looks good for the price. Don't be afraid to fork out for the case and PSU as it will save you money in the long run.


I decided not to buy the Sentrey due to many people reviewing how there is not much space at all. The Rosewill that someone else recommended doesn't have usb 3.0. Any other cases or case-psu combos you can recommend?
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April 2, 2014 7:50:46 PM

Decent ventilation, good room for cable management, the brand has a good reputation. For $25 it's a steal. I'd go for it.
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April 2, 2014 7:55:29 PM

thesecretlieswithin said:
Decent ventilation, good room for cable management, the brand has a good reputation. For $25 it's a steal. I'd go for it.


And as for the psu, is this is a good one?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It's modular so that's good but I also know that Corsair is a reputable company. I just don't know I can buy it today and rely on the $20 rebate.
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April 2, 2014 9:19:50 PM

Corsair are well known for their power supplies. With a 3 year warranty, there's a minimum of 3 years worth of stable power. $20 over the course of 3-5 years, or whenever you need to upgrade a power supply, is minimal. That's if you don't get the rebate.
Having a modular power supply is good too. The less cables you need to worry about, the cleaner the inside looks and the better the airflow.
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April 4, 2014 7:31:30 AM

Yeah. That case seems better. Corsair are good and reliable. There's only 1 filter for PSU but that's ok I guess. You can always buy aftermarket filters or even makeshift them.
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