Time to replace the CM830?

[sindethos]

First time posting, but I've been coming to these forums for years. Such a great community.


I'm building a new rig - replacing my 08 build of a 790i, dual core, yada yada. I'm surprised to find my hardest choice has come down to the case itself, and was looking for opinions:

I could re-use my Cooler Master Stacker 830. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119103

All in all, it's been extremely sturdy and done exactly what I needed it to do. I used a PSU that came with it (a newegg promotion) Paid $380 for the combo at the time.

My thinking at the time was a top-mounted PSU was the way to go, as heat rises...and it would potentially leave more room for large PCI-e16 cards.

But after reading a few reviews and articles recently, I've heard some great arguments for going with a bottom mount and have almost been convinced. I also really like some of the cable management cases I see they have now (seems almost standard), with wires being routed behind the Mobo. Would it be justified to upgrade? What do you all think, and do you have any suggestions?

Some additional info -
1. My PSU has to be replaced regardless.
2. Mobo will be the Asus Maximus IV Extreme-z
3. Will SLI or Crossfire - so think large video cards.
4. I'm not planning to water-cool, but want to leave it open as an option in the future.
5. Don't want cheap material

So far am eying these -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146066
http://www.xoxide.com/bitfenix---colossus-window-case---black.html
http://www.xoxide.com/sentey-gs-6500-burton-fulltowercase.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133192

And this claims to mount either top or bottom -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815011

 

[sindethos]

Forgot to add - I am on a budget, so looking to save if there's not real benefit.