What are some good Mid-tower ATX cases?

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

I'm planning to build a computer but I need a Case! Thx

i7Baby · May 31, 2014

Budget?

Antec Three Hundred - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_733&products_id=23158
Coolermaster Storm Stryker - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=21228
Corsair 230T - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_961&products_id=25694
Fractal Design R4 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1055&products_id=21166
NZXT H440 - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1510&products_id=26749

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

Hi andy0432
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=20880
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=22433
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=22717
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=18956

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

Thx Guys!! Hey Mickypheonix (You've anwsered most of my questions) and i7Baby
I'll have a look at all your links
p.s How did you know I use PCCG as my main supplier?
Thx

i7Baby · May 31, 2014

Oh - me and Micky have really good ESP

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

yep we have the vibe

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

Yeh Both of you seem to always anwser my questions
Anyway Right now I'm deciding on the Define R4 or the H440
Which one would you guys suggest?, I also noticed the H440 does not have optical drives would this be a problem?
Thx!!

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

both are good cases , you will be fine with either , what components are you putting into the case ?

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

the optical drive is not a problem if you have an external drive or plan on getting one
edit some people hate using optical drives in a case whereas others fill every bay ? personal preference i guess

i7Baby · May 31, 2014

The call for optical drives is decreasing. Windows is now often installed by download of an ISO image to a usb.

If you want an ODD though, get a case that has 5.25in bays.

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

take into account the height of what cpu cooler you put in your case and the length of your GPU before you make a purchase,
it would be a shame to buy a new case then find out later that the card is too long or the cpu cooler too tall and you can't get the side panel on your case or your radiator wont fit

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

Thx guys!
As for the components it's a high end build
CPU: AMD FX-9590
Motherboard:ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z Motherboard
GPU: Dual ASUS Radeon R9 280X
PSU:Corsair AX860 Platinum Power Supply
Memory:G. Skill Sniper F3-12800CL9Q-16GBSR 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3
Gonna cost me a crap tonne of money D:
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 1TB WD1003FZEX

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

If you're going to spend that much money m8 , get a case with a window so you can show off all your components

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

LEL which one would you recommend?

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

that will be a nice build

, good choice of PSU
all looks good
That card is 11.2" long or 285mm long so be sure it fits in your case

what cpu cooler ? and are you overclocking ?

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

midtower or full ?

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

if you like the r4
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=21928

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

No not overclocking
I don't know any thing about CPU coolers XD Which one would you suggest?
Should I use mid tower of full?
I've only built a computer twice so XD Ima noob

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

is your call m8 , depends on weather you have the room for a full tower , full tower is more spacious , easier cable management
I recently bought this case and from pccasegear its $200 full tower , love it , fully modular , ton of room
awesome airflow good build quality
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26886&cPath=547
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002231
EDIT: Its Big

andrei65 · May 31, 2014

Like mickyphoenix said the thermaltake core v71 is a great full tower case and i recommend it !

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

LOL it's massive! Never done a build with a full tower case! Is it all like, the same?
Also how many fans does it come with?
Thx guys for sticking with this post for 3 hours

andrei65 · May 31, 2014

i don't know if it's the same i've never done a build with a full tower case either
it comes with 5 or 6 fans i think , 4 200mm fans and 1 140mm fan if i'm right

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

No probs , building is the same you're just building in a bigger case

as for fans it comes with ,
140mm rear exhaust fan
2x200mm front intake fans
1x200mm top exhaust fan

mickypheonix · May 31, 2014

check the thermaltake site link it will show you how many fans you can use ,
I have an eatx board in mine and 3 way sli , pulled out the centre HDD cage and rail , the cages are well mounted and can hang on their own
with thumb screws , i get get heaps of airflow through my cards

Andy0432 · May 31, 2014

Would you recommend 1x200m for the top fan or 3 120s?

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