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Hello guys.

Im sorry if i put the thread in a wrong forum, I didn't find category for computer cases.
I have built a pc and what left is the computer case, the components are:

1)Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 LGA1150, Intel H97, DDR3 1600, 2xPCI-E, VGA, DVI, HDMI.
2)Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX 1TB Sata III.
3)Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD±RW x24 Black Sata.
4)Samsung 840 EVO Series MZ-7TE120BW 120GB SSD SATA III.
5)G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz PC3-12800 Kit CL9-9-9-24.
6)Corsair 600W 80+ Bronze CX600M.
7)Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2.
8)Intel Core i7 4790 3.6Ghz 8MB L3 Cache s1150 - Box.
9)Gigabyte GTX970 G1 GAMING SOC 4GB GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI 3x DP PCI-E.

At first i wanted to buy the Antec GX500 Window Black Steel case, but the store which I buy from does not have the case anymore.

I need your help at getting computer case.
I dont know if I should get mid/full tower case, though I think mid tower should be enough.
And if I got it right, it is important for the components to have a space inside the case and not be crowded.

thanks you guys for any help given,
ben agai.
 
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1. Your case seems to have good airflow, It comes with 3 fans already (2 top 1 back), however I would maybe look at picking up 2 120mm fans to add down the line. One in the front as an intake, and one on the side as an intake. If you dont want to purchase additional fans, just move one of them from the top to the front and you will be just fine. It takes quite a lot for a computer to overheat.

2. for a couple dollars more I would go for a Hyper 212 CPU cooler. I havent used the arctic freezer, but it looks a little small for the 4790k. A ton of people can stand behind the Hyper 212, and others report it fitting in your case perfectly.
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For mid tower, although common, I really like the Fractal Design Define R4 (windowed). Its a quiet case with nice features like a built in fan controller, removable dust filters, and sound dampening foam. It was pretty easy to build in given the size. A little pricey, and some call its looks bland but I really like it. I originally had a Cooler Master HAF-X, but had to downsize because I move around a lot, and the case just took up too much room.

A lot of people fall into the trap of getting a case based on looks, but be sure to check out the ergonomics and features as well.

Some other highly rated mid size towers to check out are the NZXT H440, Corsair 550D, and the Cooler Master HAF 912.
 
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thanks for the help, but i have a few questions.
1)Are you sure that my GPU(pretty big one) and all other parts will not be crowded inside a mid tower case?
2)this cases are a bit expensive, do you know a case with a price similar to Antec GX500 Window Black Steel case?

 
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the HAF 912 is $60 with a $20 rebate if you are in the united states http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233. It will support long graphics cards because the hard drive cages can be removed.

The corsair carbide 200R might be within your range as well.
 
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The corsair carbide 200R realy nice, but it has big disadvantage of missing dust filters like the antec gx500.
The antec gx500 was really amazing for me in price and value, do you know any other case like him in price and dust filters?
 
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The Fractal Design CORE 3500W is around 60 dollars (50 dollars without window), has front and bottom dust filters, and integrated 3 speed fan controller and supports long GPUs.

Are you buying this online or in a physical store? Amazon and newegg both have the Antec GX500 in stock.
 
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Really good case, but my problem is that im buying from a physical store, so any case you give me i check in their website.
Unfortunatly they dont have the Fractal Design CORE 3500W, it seems my search is going to be long ^^.

Thank you very much though.

Oh and just for making sure,,can the Antec GX500 Window Black Steel case contain the GPU I listed above?
 
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Sure, the Gigabyte 970 G1 is 312mm in length. The Antec GX500 can support GPUs up to 380mm in length. You have plenty of room.
 
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Awsome.

My last remainig questions are:
1)If I put all the components listed above inside the Antec GX500 Window Black Steel case, will the components be crowded and produce overheat? or will they have enough space and good air flow in the case?

2)Is my air cooler good enough to cool my CPU?

Thank you for this help.
 
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1. Your case seems to have good airflow, It comes with 3 fans already (2 top 1 back), however I would maybe look at picking up 2 120mm fans to add down the line. One in the front as an intake, and one on the side as an intake. If you dont want to purchase additional fans, just move one of them from the top to the front and you will be just fine. It takes quite a lot for a computer to overheat.

2. for a couple dollars more I would go for a Hyper 212 CPU cooler. I havent used the arctic freezer, but it looks a little small for the 4790k. A ton of people can stand behind the Hyper 212, and others report it fitting in your case perfectly.
 
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Ok got it, although I'm not using the 4790k I'm using the 4790 CPU version.
My store does not have the hyper 212 cooler so I think I will have to get along with the cooler I have.

Thank you very much for the help you gave me this far, you were very helpfull.
 
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