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July 25, 2014 1:34:14 AM

Here are the specs:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/4qV923

Please tell me if I should get a full tower or mid tower. I might be doing a SLI with the NVIDIA GTX 780 in the future. I want one that has good circulation of air to keep it cool.

If there is any recommendation for a better, more reliable, more stylish please do tell me.

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July 25, 2014 1:39:58 AM

If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff
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July 25, 2014 1:44:29 AM

legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?

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July 25, 2014 1:55:32 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?



Yeah well, depends on your budget but for a reliable , quality case, either the

Corsair 450D
Corsair 750D ( Full Tower)
Coolermaster SE Cosmos ( Full Tower)
NZXT H440

I prefer the 450D because I'm going to be getting it for my build and it has room for some radiators, has 7 fan spaces ( I think) And has a side window, also, the fan slots all have mesh grilles so no dust can get it, the NZXT H440 looks amazing but it has no optical drive bays, so that is a downside, but it just comes down to personal preference really, looks and price etc. But for your needs a mid tower would be fine :) 
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July 25, 2014 1:55:54 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation

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July 25, 2014 2:25:54 AM

legend001523 said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?



Yeah well, depends on your budget but for a reliable , quality case, either the

Corsair 450D
Corsair 750D ( Full Tower)
Coolermaster SE Cosmos ( Full Tower)
NZXT H440

I prefer the 450D because I'm going to be getting it for my build and it has room for some radiators, has 7 fan spaces ( I think) And has a side window, also, the fan slots all have mesh grilles so no dust can get it, the NZXT H440 looks amazing but it has no optical drive bays, so that is a downside, but it just comes down to personal preference really, looks and price etc. But for your needs a mid tower would be fine :) 


Thanks, but I would need an optical drive bay.
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July 25, 2014 2:26:49 AM

TopLuca said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation



Would you know want that does that and have an optical bay?

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July 25, 2014 2:31:09 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
TopLuca said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation



Would you know want that does that and have an optical bay?



Yeah, all the acses I listed above apart form the nzxt h440 all have optical bays
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July 25, 2014 2:35:09 AM

legend001523 said:
Joeteoh99 said:
TopLuca said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation



Would you know want that does that and have an optical bay?



Yeah, all the acses I listed above apart form the nzxt h440 all have optical bays


Thanks, but it doesn't suit my taste. Sorry.
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July 25, 2014 2:36:19 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
Joeteoh99 said:
TopLuca said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation



Would you know want that does that and have an optical bay?



Yeah, all the acses I listed above apart form the nzxt h440 all have optical bays


Thanks, but it doesn't suit my taste. Sorry.


What cases are you looking for? :)  no side windows and more show offy? Cause all te cases I listed are plain but has windows
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July 25, 2014 2:41:13 AM

legend001523 said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
Joeteoh99 said:
TopLuca said:
Joeteoh99 said:
legend001523 said:
If you may be doing SLI, and you want good circulation, a full tower may be recommended

1. More headroom for your cards
2.More cooling spaces
3.Can house more components ( Obviously) So more space for liquid cooling and stuff


I understand. However I would like a mid case because I don't want it to be too big. But at the same time I want to do a SLI but no water cooling.

Which case would you go if you were in my shoes?


You can still SLI in a Mid Tower ATX , Just choose one with better Circulation



Would you know want that does that and have an optical bay?



Yeah, all the acses I listed above apart form the nzxt h440 all have optical bays


Thanks, but it doesn't suit my taste. Sorry.


What cases are you looking for? :)  no side windows and more show offy? Cause all te cases I listed are plain but has windows


Umm. I like one that has a side window if possible. Has a built in fan. Good circulation of air. Can do SLI. Stylish and maybe a bit show "offish". :D 

There is one that I like but it is a full case :(  It is the Cooler Master Storm Trooper. Maybe something that looks like that and below $200 would be awesome.

Hope this helps.
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July 25, 2014 2:45:49 AM

The coolermaster SE cosmos? I listed that before but it fits your requiremnts
The Corsair 760T
The corasir 600T
Rosewill Thor V2#
Rosewill Galaxy 01
Rosewill patriot
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July 25, 2014 2:54:21 AM

legend001523 said:
The coolermaster SE cosmos? I listed that before but it fits your requiremnts
The Corsair 760T
The corasir 600T
Rosewill Thor V2#
Rosewill Galaxy 01
Rosewill patriot



760T- it is a full case.
600T- don't like the design
Thor- it is a full case
Galaxy- not in Australia
Patriot- don't like the design


Thanks a lot for you help. But none of it suits me. :( 
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July 25, 2014 3:01:32 AM

phanteks enthoo pro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBhmn21ylkc

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pb...

It allows you use to install a fan that blows directly over the video cards. It is important to get a full tower for dual cards since some motherboards allow you to use PCI-E slots that are far away from one another but I am not sure if your current mobo allows that but you might upgrade to one in the future and this case will be good forever.

Just don't use the cover for the power supply or you will hate me. Thanks.
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July 25, 2014 3:11:24 AM

Pondering said:
phanteks enthoo pro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBhmn21ylkc

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pb...

It allows you use to install a fan that blows directly over the video cards. It is important to get a full tower for dual cards since some motherboards allow you to use PCI-E slots that are far away from one another but I am not sure if your current mobo allows that but you might upgrade to one in the future and this case will be good forever.

Just don't use the cover for the power supply or you will hate me. Thanks.


Thanks for your help but design doesn't suit me. And my mobo supports SLI.
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July 25, 2014 5:44:10 AM

I was referring to the spacing of the PCI-E x16 ports. let's say if the 3rd or 4th port was x16 then your video card airflow will be impeded by the power supply in a mid tower.
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July 25, 2014 5:46:42 AM

Pondering said:
I was referring to the spacing of the PCI-E x16 ports. let's say if the 3rd or 4th port was x16 then your video card airflow will be impeded by the power supply in a mid tower.


So large has a better airflow then.
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July 25, 2014 5:50:52 AM

Joeteoh99 said:
Pondering said:
I was referring to the spacing of the PCI-E x16 ports. let's say if the 3rd or 4th port was x16 then your video card airflow will be impeded by the power supply in a mid tower.


So large has a better airflow then.


Yes :) 
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