Picking a Gaming PC Case

CmdrJeffSinclair · Dec 6, 2014

Hi everyone,

I want to buy the perfect PC gaming case for my upcoming rig, however it's become very difficult to find the right one that meets my two expectations:

1) At the TOP fits a 34mm thick triple radiator with 3x120mm fans without guesswork or modding

2) Has vertically mounted 2.5" HDD/SSD cages
-----(the cages that mount on the side of the case vertically, allowing perfect airflow from the front of the case to the rear of the case)

A. Corsair 750D covers preference #2 perfectly but probably won't fit my Swiftech H20-320 Elite Series triple rad at the top. The specs say it can but there is ample evidence from reviews and customers online that clearly show it's not guaranteed for all 360mm radiators

B. NZXT Switch 810 covers preference #1 perfectly, but does not include #1 at all

If anyone could help confirm with pictures or a link that the Corsair 750D can fit my rad above then I'd kiss the ground you walk on. I'm also open to any case under $200 that features the 2 preferences above! Thanks!

PICTURE OF NZXT Switch 810 with the Swiftech H20-320 Elite Series triple rad installed

PICTURE OF Corsair 750D with SSD's installed (SEE THE RED SSDs MOUNTED FLAT VERTICALLY)

ferwindjacks · Dec 6, 2014

As a matter of fact, I am also (upgrading?) to a Corsair Air 540 case. Its a cube in design, pretty small (considered mid tower) and has a full side glass panel. The best part? It fits your necessities. Sort of. The PSU and 2.5in hard drives are mounted on the back chamber of the case, as well as tons of room for cable management and water cooling solutions. In the front chamber, where your motherboard goes, there is an option to fit a large radiator at the top of the case. I have seen several videos of people fitting just massive radiators up there, and have enough space to mount. There are only x2 3.5in bays, located at the bottom of the front chamber.

CmdrJeffSinclair · Dec 6, 2014

ferwindjacks :

Dude what? I'm asking about the Corsair 750D and NZXT Switch 810. What planet are you on bubba? Thanks for the input. I had looked at the 540 also and wanted it except it doesn't fit a 360mm rad anywhere at all to my everlasting grief that I'll carry with me all the days of my life to take straight to my grave.
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that the Corsair 540 would not fit his 360mm rad ==

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ferwindjacks · Dec 6, 2014

I'm also open to any case under $200 that features the 2 preferences above! Thanks!

I posted the 540 because you asked for suggestions. I'm on planet Earth, and I have eyes which means I can read. Don't question me like I completely avoided your main question and said something random, you straight up asked for other suggestions.

Watch from 11 minutes on, Tom says you can fit up to a 420mm rad up top the 750D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCqSFB1wWl0

CmdrJeffSinclair · Dec 7, 2014

ferwindjacks :

I already know the 750D cannot fit a 420mm and since soooo many people have factually stated that many 360mm rads don't fit, I can only assume the video is talking about externally mounting radiators.

I'm just going to buy the NZXT Switch 810 and use industrial strength double-sided Velcro to mount my SSD on the side and then plop the 3.5" HDD I have as backup into the lower 5.25" bay I'm never going to use. I think that will solve everything

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