A good $40-$60 Case to go with this build

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

Build :

Motherboard - Asus Maximus VII Hero Z97 ATX
CPU - Intel Core i7-4790K
GPU - EVGA GTX980 Superclocked ACX 2.0
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA 850G2
HDD - WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch
RAM - Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 2x8GB

Looking for a good gaming case with good air flow for the price range of $40 to $60. Please help. Also, does the fan for the back/side/front comes with the case? or do I have to buy it separately?

bigwoofer · Nov 16, 2014

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http://www.edealinfo.com/deals/categories/casespowersupply.php

Thaisnang · Nov 16, 2014

Corsair carbide 200R--> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018

RazerZ · Nov 16, 2014

Why place a high end motherboard in a cheap case?

If I were you I would only buy the HERO if I could also fit a nice case with a side panel window in the budget.

Arcane Tea Party · Nov 16, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
2 120mm fans. Awesome airflow and cable management from what I have seen. Not too bad looking either.

An AFK User · Nov 16, 2014

The Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX Case and the Thermaltake Chaser A31 are decent cases at your price range. I have the Thermaltake Chaser myself.

Corsair: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/ref=zg_bsnr_tab_pd_bs_3
Thermaltake: http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-VP300A6W2N-Chaser-A31/dp/B00BWBE87M/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416158277&sr=1-4&pebp=1416158306140

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

RazerZ :

Other than the fact that I'm spending $1500-$1600 alone on the build, I'm trying to save a few bucks not to go over $2000.

RazerZ · Nov 16, 2014

I could get the build down to lower than that price range if you wanted. Could you post your pcpartpicker list?

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

An AFK User :

The thermaltake has cooling features, correct?

An AFK User · Nov 16, 2014

CaptEinstein :

An AFK User :

The thermaltake has cooling features, correct?

Yes, it has a total of 6 fans.

Thaisnang · Nov 16, 2014

CaptEinstein :

Is this PC just for gaming?
I agree with Razer you should spend abit more on the case. You can get a Phanteks Enthoo Pro for 99$ which I'll recommend--> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854003
+ I'm seeing some unnecessary parts like 16GB RAM not necessary for gaming but helpful for 3D and Video rendering.
Getting GTX 970 would be more cost effective as it is just marginally slower than 980.
And 850W is not required even for 980 or 970 SLI.

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

An AFK User :

CaptEinstein :

Yes, it has a total of 6 fans.

As an owner to one, do you have any difficulties using it? Like any cramped spaces and things that can't fit?

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

Thaisnang :

CaptEinstein :

Is this PC just for gaming?
I agree with Razer you should spend abit more on the case. You can get a Phanteks Enthoo Pro for 99$ which I'll recommend--> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854003
+ I'm seeing some unnecessary parts like 16GB RAM not necessary for gaming but helpful for 3D and Video rendering.
Getting GTX 970 would be more cost effective as it is just marginally slower than 980.
And 850W is not required even for 980 or 970 SLI.

Well, a case to me wouldn't be worth $100-$1000 when it has no effect whatsoever on the game itself. Other than looking beast with the custom lights and badassery, it'll be a waste (MY HUMBLE OPINION)

An AFK User · Nov 16, 2014

CaptEinstein :

An AFK User :

As an owner to one, do you have any difficulties using it? Like any cramped spaces and things that can't fit?

The case is perfectly fine for me; it's a very neat case overall. People are saying that the LEDs might be a bit too dark but I personally don't really care because my room is bright. I really recommend this case .

RazerZ · Nov 16, 2014

That's my point. Why spend $200 for the Maximus VII Z97 when you could get a cheaper Z97 board that would have the SAME performance for around $140?

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

Thaisnang :

Oh, and yes it's not only for gaming but I do editing/montage editing on the side as a hobby. Plus, hosting a private server (Gmod, Minecraft etc) for a group of friends. Yes, 850W wont be too necessary for 980 as it only uses like 200W to work properly but I'd like to stay at 850W for my PSUs, maybe I could lower it down. Where would you suggest me to stick at? 750W? 600W?

CaptEinstein · Nov 16, 2014

RazerZ :

Really? Could I get a lower price for the same performance? I've looked over and over and other than seeing a board that is better but out of my price range, I was left with the Maximus VII Hero at the best performance for that price range of $200. Which board would I get for lower price and "same" performance or better?

RazerZ · Nov 16, 2014

Here are a few good options:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asrock-motherboard-z97extreme4%2Casus-motherboard-z97a%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xud3h%2Cmsi-motherboard-z97gaming5/

A good $40-$60 Case to go with this build

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