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Good day to you I say! Let's get to it shall we?

I have my build planned out. The problem is the Case. There are so many, plus then one has to consider the size of the parts. Such as the graphics card, Heat Sink Cooler Fan thing that goes on the CPU. Then the price of course.

So as far as the HSF and Graphics card is concerned. I plan to get the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ and a 5870. One more small point, seems my place likes dust. So dust filter is greatly appreciated. Possibly 5870 Crossfire.

The two cases I am considering right now.

  • COOLER MASTER CM690 II Advanced
  • COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper

    Okay, here is some things that I am trying to get my head around. The 690II Advance will fit a 5870, saw it in a video on YouTube. Here is the Link:

    Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Video Review Hardware Canucks

    It also has some fan filters. Not only that, with so many optional fans, it seems to be an awesome case. Problem is, what if I ever want something better then the 5870? Seems it would not fit, for example the 5970. Next is that I would like to get at least two 120mm Fans for the side and an 80mm Fan to go on the VGA bracket, which is a nice plus, if I knew how to overclock. This would save me some money from the other case.

    Then comes the Storm Sniper. It is a huge Mid-Tower case and can fit around 14" inch Graphics card. Not only that, there is a huge Vent on it's side where I could put two 120mm Fans on it's side. It would have a huge amount of air Flow. It is also cheaper than some Full-Towers.

    I have Considered the HAF 922 / HAF 932. Problem is no dust filters, which put me off. This would be my first build, so being able to the cable management properly or at least somewhat is nice. Anyone have any ideas? Any suggestions is extremely and happily welcome.

  • Quick question, if I get a certain 5870, it requires 2 x 6 Pin. What exactly are these and would I need to get any adapters of the sort?
  • Would a 750TX be able to handle 5870 along with all the other computer parts.
  • What is the difference between the 750/850 TX and the HX models.

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    1) The PCI-e connectors come with your PSU, they provide additional power to the GPU, you'll need four for crossfire
    2) Yes it will
    3) The HX perform slighty better and are modular (you only connect the cables you need).

    3) Another boring and hardly relevant point, but is correct and answers your question nevertheless, is that they have different OEMs. Also price. The HX is quite expensive considering that you can get other very good performing 750W PSUs (as good, if not better than the 750HX) which are much closer in price to the 750TX, the Antec Truepower New TP-750 is the primary example.
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    Thanks everyone! Seems the 750TX Will handle what I need it for. Crossfire, etc. Plus, it is plain cheaper then the HX version. Although, I read a review on Newegg that the HX has a very nice Velvet bag.

    If I am right the 750TX has 4 x 6+2-Pin PCI-Express Connectors.

    Now that I have that out of the way. One of my major concerns is the Whole case issue. There are so many!
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    Now that I have that out of the way. One of my major concerns is the Whole case issue. There are so many!

    That really comes down to personal prefference really. For example, I don't really like the CM Scout but like the HAF 922/933, others hate the HAF 932/922 and like the Antec 900 and CM Scout. As long as the case has good airflow, solid construction, and space, pick which ever one you like.

    I looked up the Scout and the 900/902, seems the 5870 will be a tight fit. The 902 itself fits around 10.5 Inch graphic cards. If the 922 actually had dust filters it would be at the top of my list. Are there other towers that can fit the 5870 with room to spare so it will not be a tight fit.

    IllustriousValor said:
    I looked up the Scout and the 900/902, seems the 5870 will be a tight fit. The 902 itself fits around 10.5 Inch graphic cards. If the 922 actually had dust filters it would be at the top of my list. Are there other towers that can fit the 5870 with room to spare so it will not be a tight fit.


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    IllustriousValor said:
    I looked up the Scout and the 900/902, seems the 5870 will be a tight fit. The 902 itself fits around 10.5 Inch graphic cards. If the 922 actually had dust filters it would be at the top of my list. Are there other towers that can fit the 5870 with room to spare so it will not be a tight fit.

    You can easily make your own dustfilters or buy some pre made ones.

    HAF 922 has plenty of air, just with no dust filters, it puts me off. Anyone own a NZXT TEMPEST EVO? It seems pretty big and cheaper then the Cooler Master Storm Sniper. Just wondering about NZXT has a brand in whole. Plus, would it provide enough air flow if I do learn to Overclock?

    There is a dust filter on the front of the HAF 922, and there's a company that makes a full set of dust filters for the HAF 922. However, it really diminishes airflow, which defeats the purpose of the HAF. As for NZXT, I've never owned any of their cases.
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