Is my PC case good? Should i get a new one?

PC-Noobist · May 14, 2014

I bought an Aerocool Strike X One at the start of my build, at the time i didn't know too much about computers and didn't do much research but now i know pretty much all there is to know (even thought i ask a lot of questions) and i want to know what you guys opinions are on my case, should i keep it and not spend anymore or should i buy the better Cooler Master HAF 912 which is a lot better and the same price. Im building a very high end system and it should all fit but I think i need a case to complement all of it. My Build: Intel i7 4770k, PNY GTX 780 Ti OC Edition (adding another later), Asus Maximus Vi Formula, Kingston Hyper X Beast 16GB 4x4GB, 2x Samsung 840 Evo 250GB SSD, EVGA SuperNova 1300G2, Western Digital Black 1TB HDD, Corsair H100i (With my existing case i have mounting plates that can mount the H100i in the front), Cooler Master 120mm Jet Flow Red Led Fans. Should i get the HAF so it all fits better or try with the Strike.

Ahmadjon · May 15, 2014

I would definitely change the case for those parts and would get Full-Tower case for SLI build like HAF-932 or even Phantom 530 case.

BTW I have HAF-912 (Plus version with black interior) and it's great for the price

PC-Noobist · May 15, 2014

i would prefer mid tower as its cheaper and wll fit on my desk, if you know any cheap but good full towers that would be great, do you know any mid tower cases that will fit the H100i in the front not the top?

Ahmadjon · May 15, 2014

PC-Noobist :

Why not top mounting? Top mounting is the best way to place water cooler. You can get awesome NZXT Phantom 410 mid-tower or NZXT Source 530 full tower cases under 100$.

PC-Noobist · May 15, 2014

Ahmadjon :

If i mount top ill do reverse airflow and i saw the 530 and thought great but an ATX MB looks a little silly cause its smaller than the case but thanks

Ahmadjon · May 15, 2014

Water cooler mounted at the top with exhaust direction gives best cooling to CPU and other components, I would get Phantom 410 then

PC-Noobist · May 16, 2014

are you sure? because i seen that if the fans pull cold air through the radiator the temps are lower than if the fans are pulling hot air through the radiator thats why i want it in the front, can you support your theory? thanks for the help so far though

PC-Noobist · May 16, 2014

trying to find an EATX board for under $400 is pretty much pointless, i will only go with the NZXT Source 530 if i feel like i need a water cooler as I'm going for looks so i might get the CM V8 GTS and the HAF 912 as that will look awesome plus i will be naming me PC (Sounds silly hey) either The Black Death or Big Red or something along them lines so I'm going for looks too and the V8 GTS is a really cool looking cooler with good thermals (not as good as Noctua NH-D14 but it looks awesome) so yeah thanks for your help

PC-Noobist · May 16, 2014

DROP EVERYTHING GAME EGG ON EBAY IS SELLING THE HAF 912 WITH FULLY BLACK INTERIOR AND A WINDOW ON THE SIDE I CAN NOW CALL IT THE BLACK DEATH!!

Ahmadjon · May 17, 2014

PC-Noobist :

Definitely get it

I bet that case is HAF-912 Advanced with USB 3.0 ports in front.
I also like V8 cooler and I like that 912 case to

I'm sure that difference between temps on intake and exhaust will be too much, hot air is not good for your GPU, CPU runs a lot cooler than GPU and GPU cooler will make much more noise while cooling if your H100i will push air inside of the case but if you orient your H100i as exhaust the rest of your components will run cooler (RAM, chipset, VRM, GPU HDD etc.)

PC-Noobist · May 17, 2014

yeah I'm thinking i get the Phantom 410 as it is actually better than the HAF :/ i do like the HAF but, the Phantom shall be a new addition with HEAPS of expansion and ill upgrade to a Gigabyte Windforce GTX 780 Ti GHZ edition which has i think it was 3rd highest clocks it has a essentially free back plate a great quiet cooler plus high quality parts, the Phantom will have 2 and fit them both PERFECTLY this build shall be great as I'm going to use a H100i or H105 and so what fans i can fit on top of the radiator as there are slim fans they won't do much but they will do something, any lots of fans, thanks for your help with this

Ahmadjon · May 17, 2014

PC-Noobist :

You're welcome

Yeah! Phantom 410 is newer case than HAF-912, I spent about two hours to clean my PC and just finished cleaning now it runs even cooler, so get H100i, Phantom 410 and use stock Corsair's SP (Static Pressure) fans with H100i and you'll be fine

PC-Noobist · May 17, 2014

Ahmadjon :

The Scythe Slip Stream Slim Line fans have a static pressure number of 0.9mm/H2O or something maybe 1.2 i don't remember i found all this 24 hours ago, if you know the specs of the SP120L's on the H100i that would be great i know they are similar to the SP120's but if they aren't actually that good i can put better black fans on the H100i

Ahmadjon · May 18, 2014

Specs wrote on the "Newegg" page

You can get different color and performance (performance or quiet) fans from "Newegg"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=sp120+black&N=-1&isNodeId=1

PC-Noobist · May 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

This may sound rude, they are the SP120's I'm looking for the SP120L's the 120L's on the the H80i and the H100i, don't worry i see people saying that they went form the stock the SP120 quiet edition and they had better performance and they were quieter so i should be good with the fans i chose, thanks for your help anyways

been like a friend i have nerdgasms with ahaha, anyways thanks

Ahmadjon · May 18, 2014

PC-Noobist :

Ahmadjon :

This may sound rude, they are the SP120's I'm looking for the SP120L's the 120L's on the the H80i and the H100i, don't worry i see people saying that they went form the stock the SP120 quiet edition and they had better performance and they were quieter so i should be good with the fans i chose, thanks for your help anyways

been like a friend i have nerdgasms with ahaha, anyways thanks

Anytime You're welcome

Eliminator21 · May 19, 2014

Corsair 300r over the phantom 410

Is my PC case good? Should i get a new one?

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