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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 12:02:13 AM

I'm needing to replace my current case due to lack of space for bigger Video Cards and some minor damage that the case got from being knocked off my desk. I'm have been looking at three cases from Newegg.com. Those cases are by Xigmatek, Enermax and NZXT. Hext are the links to those cases I wer looking at. Xigmatek Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 811815001. Emermax Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 811124132. NZXt case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 811146059. Those are the case that are in my price range. The Xigmatek case I was gonna add an Xigmatek 140MM fan to the side panel for the time being for better cooling. So out of these three cases which one one would be better for cooling. I due play alot of FPS games and due some overclocking on my Video Card and CPU. Also I would perfer to have enough space for the new GTX 300 series Video Cards when Nvidia releases them. Any and all info will be helpfull. Also you may half to copy and past the links for the cases from Newegg.com Thanks.

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Haf 922 with 10.5" GTX 295
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/142/922coolermaster.jpg
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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 12:35:53 AM

Of the 3 you listed - in order:
1. Xigmatek MIDGARD - side installed HDDs don't protrude into the area where video cards are installed.
2. NZXT TEMPEST HDDs point back into the video card area but the case is a bit longer at 22".
3. Did not see any Enermax case I would recommend.

Another case to consider with the best clearance for long video cards and in your price range.
COOLER MASTER RC-690 $70
It has side mounting HDDs and 12.3" (314mm) of clearance for long video cards. HD 5870 is 11.1" long.
http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/upload/product/2710/intro2.jpg

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 12:41:35 AM

forgetfull wrote :

The Xigmatek case I was gonna add an Xigmatek 140MM fan to the side panel for the time being for better cooling.

The side panel fan will prevent you from using the better 120mm fan CPU coolers. Use one of the top case fan positions instead. Actually, you shouldnt need any additional fans starting out.

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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 01:30:04 AM

The Enermax Case is the Staray Case and the NZXT case is the Beta Evo Classic Series. Sorry for not being percise on the cases.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 02:02:50 AM

ENERMAX Staray 17.72" long fits 9.5" cards only
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2009/10/24104159367l.gif

NZXT BETA EVO 20.55" long fits 10.5" video cards.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 02:12:49 AM


NZXT BETA EVO with 10.5" video card - doesnt look like room for long cards.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/vimages/nzxt_beta_evo/34.jpg

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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 02:31:30 AM

So in your opinion the Xigmatek would be the best one right or not.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 02:41:27 AM

1. COOLER MASTER RC-690 will fit 12.3" video card
2. Xigmatek MIDGARD ?? might not fit 11.1" video card
3. NZXT BETA EVO
4. ENERMAX Staray

Xigmatek MIDGARD with 10.5" video card
http://www.technic3d.com/thumbnail.php?file=article/pics/888/mindgard_cutout.jpg

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 03:28:12 AM

Want to look in higher price ranges?

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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 03:29:47 AM

I want to also ask about the Cooler Master Storm Scout and the Haf 922. Are those also good case to go with from them or not.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 03:38:08 AM

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout will do 10.5" video cards.
Haf 922 is good to go with longer cards.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 03:40:03 AM
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Haf 922 with 10.5" GTX 295
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/142/922coolermaster.jpg

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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 04:03:11 AM

SO the HAF 922 or the RC-690 are my best choices.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-31-2009 at 04:25:09 AM

What are the chances the GTX 3xx will come in around 10.5" like the GTX 295 and GTX 285? Lots more case choices if they can.

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forgetfull   10-31-2009 at 04:28:37 AM

So just choice the one I may like and see what happens.

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