First Time Builder Looking For Case

cubapuddinjr · May 24, 2015

Hello everyone I'm ridiculously new at building pc's as this is my first build ever. I'm feeling a little in over my head but I'm determined to do this. I would greatly appreciate some help in finding a case that will fit everything I'm putting in it comfortably. I like cases with a window and I love the simple/sleek looking cases. I'm open to any suggestions although I would like to keep the price of the case around $100 USD or lower. I'm mainly asking for advice about a good case but honestly if you see anything that I've picked out that just isn't good(hardware wise) please feel free to let me know. I am very new at this so I'm not too savvy with what is good and what isn't. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/b9GGYJ

IntelTurtleFan · May 24, 2015

Cooler Master Elite 430 or Cooler Master HAF 912

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $47.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-24 00:08 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $35.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-24 00:08 EDT-0400

cubapuddinjr · May 24, 2015

IntelTurtleFan :

Honestly I'm not a fan of those. They're not really what I'm looking for. Thank you though!

Gam3r01 · May 24, 2015

I had the 430 Elite, and I hated it. No cable management, and the internal cages looked bad.
Check out some of the Phanteks cases, such as the Enthoo Pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854003
Absolutely great quality, as well as sleek looks.

Cheaper options include some corsair cases, such as the 300r or 450D.

norseman4 · May 24, 2015

I have a non-windowed version of the Fractal Design R4. Here's a link to the Windowed version. (Though this is above your budget.)

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r4-black-pearl-window

If I were to go for another ATX tower, I personally would be looking hard at the Corsair Graphite Series 230T. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139026)

Clean looks, front panel controls so a cat cannot turn off your computer by "accident". (Hah, I didn't believe her.) Plenty of room for tall cards and CPU coolers and what looks like a clean interior except for the LED fans visible from the front.

norseman4 · May 24, 2015

Gam3r01 :

That Phanteks case looks damn good. Had to look for the controls and power ... they're under the cover on the top "bay" aren't they? (Cat can't get into there)

That is a clean look.

Gam3r01 · May 24, 2015

Power button is up top, the rest of the front I/O is under the top 5.25" bay door.

cubapuddinjr · May 24, 2015

Gam3r01 :

That Phantek case is looking real good lol I'm definitely going to keep that one in mind. Thanks for the help!

cubapuddinjr · May 24, 2015

norseman4 :

I really want the Fractal R4 now but it is slightly above my price range. The Corsair 230T is pretty nice to though. Might just have to save my money until I can grab the R4. Thanks for the input!

cubapuddinjr · May 24, 2015

Thank you everyone for your help! I think I'm gonna go with the Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02. It's a nice looking case to me. If anyone thinks this is a bad choice feel free to let me know!

norseman4 · May 24, 2015

Not my style, but you will have no problems with the case. Have fun building your first PC.

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