What Case Will Go With My Motherboard?

KieranD365 · Aug 6, 2014

Hi guys, please be aware that I'm building this computer as a hobby/learning curve

So I'm Building My own computer with the following items
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.7GHz
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ ATX FM2+
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: 500gb HDD

My Question is, what case can i get with a PSU for £60?
Something like this perhaps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-PC-Gaming-Case-With-750W-Power-Supply-Unit-PSU-Side-Window-Green-LED-Fan-/111332499542?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopComponents_RL&hash=item19ebef2056

Also if there is anything else I may need to buy to get it running please could you let me know

thanks guys

byza · Aug 6, 2014

Stay clear of PSU's bundled with cases.

KieranD365 · Aug 6, 2014

byza :

Okay, what size PSU should i be looking for?

byza · Aug 6, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£37.99 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.09 @ Aria PC)
Total: £73.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 12:32 BST+0100

Eduello · Aug 6, 2014

Don't get a case that comes with a PSU, the quality of the power supply is often very poor.
Here's what I'd get:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.24 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.09 @ Aria PC)
Total: £61.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 12:34 BST+0100

KieranD365 · Aug 6, 2014

Eduello :

i quite like the look of this one http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n
Will this one be compatible? Also am i going to need anything else like a cooling fan for the CPU?

byza · Aug 6, 2014

That case is fine although you should note that the front usb is actually an extension that connects to one of the rear ports on the mobo and not to the internale USB3.0 header.
The CPU comes bundled with a cooler.

KieranD365 · Aug 6, 2014

byza :

Sorry in advance for this reply but what is the difference?

unknownofprob · Aug 6, 2014

Cooler Master K380 W/ Window £38.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-K-Series-USB3-0-Window/dp/B009AJ8HPW/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1407334759&sr=1-1&keywords=k380

Antec VP450P 450W £27.35
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-VP450P-450W-12cm-ATX2-3/dp/B004BLMFSE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1407334856&sr=1-1&keywords=antec+450w

Total £66.34. Great option.

byza · Aug 6, 2014

The front USB 3.0 has a cable that you have to channel through the inside of the computer then out the back and then plug it into the rear motherboard USB port from outside the computer, as in the same way you plug in you mouse and kb. This means that if you want front usb.30 you have to sacrifice a port at the back and it's also not the neatest looking design. Usually the front USB connects to an internal port. It's not a major problem, but a lot of people who buy the case are unaware and are upset when they find this out, as there is no mention of this in the description and it's quite unusual.

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