Need a case for my future build

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

Dear people,
I am trying to build a computer that will last a good period of time, but I am on a really short budget, my main problem is that I don't know how to choose the case, I need nothing fancy but functional that will keep my PC on the safe zone for a long period of time.
Please if you think I should change some parts please let me know.
Anyway this PC will be made maybe in February-March 2017 that's because I would like to have tons of ideas here from you guys.

MSI Z170A PC MATE (Motherboard)

Intel Core i5-6600 (CPU)

SSD 750 evo (SSD) (Already in my laptop)

WD Blue 1 TB (HDD)

Corsair VS550 (Power supply)

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) (RAM)

No case (SOS)

No video card at the moment, I need to save some more money for it, but want to make sure the case will have enough place to fit two on it, in the future.

Any recommendation is really appreciated.

elbert · Dec 7, 2016

This should get you working.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $57.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 12:12 EST-0500

If you got the cash tho I really like this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $87.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 12:14 EST-0500

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

Thank you very much!
I was thinking also in this one next, do you think this one will fit everything?

Corsair Carbide Series 100R

About the Phantom one aesthetics are awesome, but it is a little expensive.

elbert · Dec 7, 2016

Yes but possibly not a very large GPU. Most 1060's and 1070's tho should be fine. Tho not many cards are 17 inches long.

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

Thank you again for the info!, if you think I should make some changes to the list please let me know.

elbert · Dec 7, 2016

The 6600k would go better with the Z170. You could overclock it to 4Ghz to match the i7 6700k speed then. You would need an aftermarked heatsink tho to overclock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.49 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $247.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 12:41 EST-0500

RCFProd · Dec 7, 2016

I'd make some changes within the build to perhaps make it a bit more balanced. You'll save money with an i5-6500, Z170 with a locked Intel processor won't be much use, so you can save more costs with a B150/H170 motherboard. We could take a look at some useful microATX builds:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.91 @ Jet)
Motherboard: ASRock B150M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $560.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-07 12:45 EST-0500

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

This is the situation at the moment.

Core i5-6600 - 227,84€

MSI Z170A PC MATE - 113,47€

WD Blue 1T - 48,90€

Corsair VS550 - 44.90€

Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2133Mhz - 99.89€

Already have an SSD.
I guess the case will be one between CiT G Force Gaming Case and Corsair Carbide Series 200R

Total: 535€

The only one cheaper is the ASRock motherboard 87,89€, but all is really tight.
Maybe I can drop out the HHD at the moment and buy it later.

Jersey_ci · Dec 7, 2016

I have a similar build to this and I used the CIT GeForce case and I really recommend it it looks really good and it's also very good value and plenty of room to put whatever graphics card you might get in the future!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CiT-Force-Gaming-Case-Front/dp/B01D1QHWUK/ref=pd_sim_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3BM1PQ20C728YR93MQDC

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

It looks like a really nice option, thank you!

madmatt30 · Dec 7, 2016

Dga - what country are you actually in & what's your budget ??

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

madmatt30 :

I am in Europe, my plan was to buy most of it trough amazon.de
My budget will be about 450-500 but maybe a little more and I am planning to buy it on February or March, maybe some prices will fall a little.

Maybe I can tell someone to send me some part from the US, but should be valued in less than $100 because of the tax, I think it is 40% after one hundred bucks.

RCFProd · Dec 7, 2016

Might be better to wait for AMD Zen then

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

It could be, but I will need some counseling about AMD and which one to buy.

RCFProd · Dec 7, 2016

Their 4 Core 8 Thread SMT processor is rumored to release at only 150-160 dollars MSRP, codenamed the ''SR3'' processor. That would be a good shout. We are waiting for the demo on December 13th though.

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

It looks like this is what I was searching for and couldn't find.
I guess we have to wait to know, but it sounds huge, maybe tomorrow will be all cleared.

Thank you very much this is really awesome information!

Guest · Dec 7, 2016

Do you think this system can support this ram?
Even if it will not work at that speed.
amazon

RCFProd · Dec 8, 2016

Yes, but it costs 20+ dollars more than other models that'll work as fast.

Guest · Dec 8, 2016

Thanks! it's only for having two options...

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