- Apr 11, 2011
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So, just when I think I might have found the right case for my needs, my research stumbles on to yet another option again and again. The amount of different cases being offered is staggering, to say the least. At first I was drawn to the bling of the smoke and mirrors (and LED lights for that matter) you'd find with cooler masters and Antecs, but quickly realized I could go without those types of things. Searching through threads didn't really provide any direction either as they seemed to be the "do you think this looks cool" type of threads.
With that, I'm really hoping I can get some people/builders with some actual real world experience and insight into getting into the nitty gritty of what I'm looking for. I don't have the experience of what to look for in a case, or what to avoid for that matter. I'm also coming from a pre-built HP that will probably find out what it's like to fly soon.
Here what I know so far
The basic configuration will be the following:
■ i7 2600k processor with the usual accompanying MB and cooler
■ Radeon 6950 (with the possibility to crossfire a second in the future)
■ HD and SSD drive
■ One, maybe two optical drives (one Blu Ray, the other a reg DVD)
■ 650w PSU
■ Still unsure on liquid cooler, but may very well be a possibility
■ The occasional gremlin I'm sure
What I need it to have/do:
■ Sub $100 price tag and mid tower case size preferable.
■ Looks really mean nothing to me. No one is ever really going to see it, but I'm not against a nice looking case.
■ I will be overclocking things so airflow will probably be somewhat of a concern.
■ Noise level goes without saying, but I've seen jet engines.. err.. cases claiming to be whisper quiet
■ Fans. I don't want to have to buy any if I don't need to, but options are great or if quality of the fans is a factor for ^^^
■ Toolless and hot swap options are convenient, but once I have things set, I won't be needing to go back in to change things around.
What I'll be using my computer for:
■ Pwning noobs
■ Adobe software (video rendering, editing, etc)
With that, I'm really hoping I can get some people/builders with some actual real world experience and insight into getting into the nitty gritty of what I'm looking for. I don't have the experience of what to look for in a case, or what to avoid for that matter. I'm also coming from a pre-built HP that will probably find out what it's like to fly soon.
Here what I know so far
The basic configuration will be the following:
■ i7 2600k processor with the usual accompanying MB and cooler
■ Radeon 6950 (with the possibility to crossfire a second in the future)
■ HD and SSD drive
■ One, maybe two optical drives (one Blu Ray, the other a reg DVD)
■ 650w PSU
■ Still unsure on liquid cooler, but may very well be a possibility
■ The occasional gremlin I'm sure
What I need it to have/do:
■ Sub $100 price tag and mid tower case size preferable.
■ Looks really mean nothing to me. No one is ever really going to see it, but I'm not against a nice looking case.
■ I will be overclocking things so airflow will probably be somewhat of a concern.
■ Noise level goes without saying, but I've seen jet engines.. err.. cases claiming to be whisper quiet
■ Fans. I don't want to have to buy any if I don't need to, but options are great or if quality of the fans is a factor for ^^^
■ Toolless and hot swap options are convenient, but once I have things set, I won't be needing to go back in to change things around.
What I'll be using my computer for:
■ Pwning noobs
■ Adobe software (video rendering, editing, etc)
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