Looking for a good cheap case?

Ryan_183 · Oct 12, 2016

Ok first off i don't care about looks what i care about is the price,airflow,how strong the case is and cable management anyway here is my build i would like to see a case under 50-75$ but I'm not sure what to get.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/M8ZQyf

elbert · Oct 12, 2016

At that price range I suggest the CM 912 for $65.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH3YS9892

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 12, 2016

I would change the PSU , that one isn't the greatest quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($53.44 @ Amazon)
Total: $123.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-12 19:11 EDT-0400

amtseung · Oct 12, 2016

NZXT S340, Phanteks Eclipse P400(S). The S340 is super minimalistic, the P400 has more lighting and flashy things. Both have a very similar internal layout, and make cable management a breeze with how much is just plain old hidden out of sight, out of mind.

Chugalug_ · Oct 12, 2016

The Corsair SPEC-01 is hands down the best budget case at the moment for only $39.99.
I've just redone your list with better part choices, and the 6500, as it performs essentially the same as the 6600 for $20 less, the price jump of $20 isn't worth it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($42.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $533.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-12 19:33 EDT-0400

Ryan_183 · Oct 12, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Why the change to the MOBO/PSU?
Truth be told i do plan to get a EVGA GTX 1060 SC down the road so i may need 500w for the overclocking not sure but i can't find a video were it says how much power i really need.
Good call on the cpu.
Also i would like a VGA port on the MOBO the monitor i have only has VGA.

elbert · Oct 12, 2016

The corsair is the better PSU. The EVGA PSU is ok but there are much better choices. I would suggest the SeaSonic M12II for $59.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

Ryan_183 · Oct 12, 2016

elbert :

But do i really need more then 500w?

I mean i plan to game at 1080p from what i hear most GPUs that are for 1080p do not need more then 500w

Chugalug_ · Oct 12, 2016

No you don't.

But if you want fully modular cabling, as mentioned above the M12II is the better option.
This system will only draw 300w, but at 60ish% load a PSU is most efficient, and any lower wattage power supplies are typically low quality units.
I changed components to better performing and better quality ones, as a B150 board over a H110 for $10 more is well worth it.
Resolution the card runs at does not = power draw, it's based on performance per watt.

elbert · Oct 13, 2016

Ryan_183 :

Its actually not about the wattage but the quality of stable power plus reliability. The PSU is something you should never skimp on.

Ryan_183 · Oct 13, 2016

elbert :

Ryan_183 :

Its actually not about the wattage but the quality of stable power plus reliability. The PSU is something you should never skimp on.

The thing i don't get is the psu has good reviews so what makes it bad?

Chugalug_ · Oct 13, 2016

Never trust reviews, the new CXM and M12II have better components and perform much better in terms of voltage regulation and have better design.
Get the CXM 450w if you're on a budget, or the M12II if you want modular cables and can afford to spend a bit more.

elbert · Oct 13, 2016

Ryan_183 :

Most reviewers can get cherry picked PSU's. You need to also look at reviews of those that purchase the power supply. For newegg the PSU racks up a very high 17% 1 and 2 egg rating which is a good indication of the PSU's being DOA or failing in first few months. I tend to not buy anthing with this higher low rating.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

Ryan_183 · Oct 13, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I would just get the 450w CXM only thing is I'm not sure if it can handle a EVGA GTX 1060 SC and from what i have heard modular cables are really only good if you want a easy time building the pc and since i plan to have someone else build it i'm not really owrried about how easy it is

Ryan_183 · Oct 13, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I would just get the 450w CXM only thing is I'm not sure if it can handle a EVGA GTX 1060 SC and from what i have heard modular cables are really only good if you want a easy time building the pc and since i plan to have someone else build it i'm not really worried about how easy it is

Chugalug_ · Oct 14, 2016

The system will only draw about 300w, no need to worry.
You can get it built for about $60 at a local PC store if you want.

Ryan_183 · Oct 14, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Yeah i found a place that said that they can build it for 25-75$ depending on how hard it is to build free if i buy the parts from them but i don't think they will have what i need but i guess i should ask...

The Paladin · Oct 14, 2016

I used for low cost build this great little case, runs about 40$ Enermax Case http://www.frys.com/product/7363714?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG love simple design, plenty of space airflow can handle 2 fans on bottom and 2 top, 2 side and 1`` rear and 1 front on drives. I use it for main computer and office dualcore2 setup, comes in white, red and pink

Chugalug_ · Oct 14, 2016

Ryan_183 :

Make sure they charge you around 50 MAX, $25 will be for workstations and $75 would be for custom water cooling loops.

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