What type of case should I get? I don't want a standard one but

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

What type of case should I get? I don't want a standard one but I want it to look nice, white, black with some fan leds like the Corsair 230T but apparently it wont fit my specs below:
Not too big or expensive. my budget for a case I guess is around £110.. would be awesome if someone can recommend some for me please.

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My build:

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

RAM: G Skill 2x 8GB PC3-19200 DDR3 2400MHz Gaming Memory Kit

Harddrive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Solid State Drive: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Opitcal Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Power Supply: XFX PRO750W Core Edition 80+ Bronze ATX 750 Energy Star Certified Power Supply

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T ATX or

Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 980
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Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

you could go with the nzxt phantom tower case. mid tower and only $100 so well within your budget. you can attatch led fans with the money you saved form your budget. i believe it should have no problem fitting your mobo, but i would make sure. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146087

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CE8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16811119260&ei=UYkZVISEEOmN8QHdsYHQCw&usg=AFQjCNEJ33Hdh_UxESj3s8tmzGbjTVy96w&sig2=hILmFvdac17hKHv3Du1wGg this is on the far end of your budget but it has a steel re-enforced handle

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

finally you can go with this one from thermaltake. You can use the money saved to get some really high end fans with leds. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133220

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Oh right okay, so far I really like the CM Storm Stryker and Thermaltake Chaser

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

yeah, the cm storm is a really good lan case especially because of its strenght in the handle, it makes it much easier and safer to carry despite the mid tower size, and it great front on the thermaltake allows for a wind tunnel airflow with all three fans in the front of the case being used. I am glad i could provide advice, there are other fantastic thermaltake cases that look awesome, i will try to find them for you

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

oh right okay, ah thats really kind and thanks!

so far its out of the Cooler Master CM Storm Stryker XL-ATX Case or the phantom!

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133196 here is another one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133192 this is full tower, but it looks SO COOL!!! it is outside your budget though
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vo800m6w2n another
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vp200a6w2n another

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

HM okay.
1st: not bad
2nd: no way
3rd: no way, actualyl not too bad dont like bottom bits though
4TH: EDIT: in fact i really like the Thermaltake
VP200A6W2N, will it fit all of my componentns above and if you know a lot about hardware is it a good and compatible build mate, and will it fit in a medium case
EDIT: BECUASE if it does fit ill go with the corsair 230T, blue or orange one??

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

ok then it is down to three then. the thermaltake VP200A6W2N, the nzxt 410 phantom white mid tower, and the cm storm stryker white.

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

if you do decide to go with a case i suggested, please be sure to select one of my answers as the best one, it will help me gain rep in the community.

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

Okay well I like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Graphite-Compact-Windowed-Computer/dp/B00EUZVNHU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410961028&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+230t

but i need it to be confirmed that my specifications above ^ will all fit into this case?
like the graphics card, power supply. cpu cooler and heatsink,..?

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

it will all fit but the ram is too high voltage. i would go with another kind of ram. here is your build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hDPh23

this is the ram i would get. it is an excellent ram set. it is more expensive but you get quality for what you pay for http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X2XdMp

you did not mention an aftermarket heatsink, so i would not know about that.

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

the gtx card is apparently 267 mm and the case can fit 320mm http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/2621/geforce-gtx-980.html

ignore my first edit to the build, go with this ram set http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X2XdMp

tcottrell · Sep 17, 2014

I built a similar system just a couple weeks ago and I decided to try the Coolermaster HAF XB EVO case. It's a bit of a departure from the standard mid or full tower case, it's more like a cube, but I have to tell you it was a pleasure to work with, and it's a very nice case. Check it out.

terminator123 :

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

ah okay cool well also i was suggested that g skill sniper series is good, ill go with that or this one

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

also yh dont worry ive found a full size decent case and this is the cpu cooler ill be using, people said will be okay, youtube and forums

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
or the enermax t40.

i dont want water cooling tbh.

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

just make sure the voltage not too high for your build! i would not want to see your new system get messed up. i would go with the 1866 mhz in the lower link to be safe. it will still perform very well. please remember to pick best solution if you have the time.

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

Me too dude,
is this one okay then

http://www.amazon.co.uk/G-Skill-Arbeitspeicher-1600MHz-240-polig-DDR3-RAM/dp/B005IP83S8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410962531&sr=8-1&keywords=g+skill+sniper+series

?? or

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GWMR6U/?tag=pcpapi-20
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and is my CPU cooler ok?

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gx4wD3 absolutely yes. infact the gskill aries was the ram i put in the build before.

terminator123 · Sep 17, 2014

Jdogz427 :

Okay then cool and i see you used the hyper 212 evo.. imma use that one or the enermax t40 which is supposed to cool better than the evo.

any thanks for you rhelp and everything today! you have been extremely helpful.

Jdogz427 · Sep 17, 2014

i am very happy to help

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