Which case is better?

[yegge17]

Hi, i am deciding between two cases for a new rig, but i dont know which one to choose from!

the first one is a cooler master:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

The other one is a rosewill:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

they are about the same price for each $50

the main components i am most worried about if it will be able to fit in the tower are these 4:

asus gtx560 ti
p8z68 asus mobo
1 tb 3.5" hardrive
750w PSU

which would be better for cooling?
would there be enough room for those?
what's your guys's opinion on these?


-thanks!

 

[Ubrales]

Cooler Master is known for building great cases. I would lean in favor of the CM case.

Take a run to a local computer store and check cases to satisfy yourself.

 

[adalott]

The Cooler Master would be the better of those two, however if you can manage and extra $19 then the Antec 300 Illusion wins hands down http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

 

[rolli59]

Another option for the looks and space http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815008

 

[Ubrales]

Another option for the looks and space http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815008

I just watched the video; great case at a great price!

 

[davcon]

The Rosewill is not a bad value but build quality and fans aren't as good as what better makes offer.
I've owned an Antec 300 and currently have a CM 430.
Both have flaws like all cases.
Antec 300 is very well built and has great cooling.
2 included 3spd Tri-cools a 120 and a 140mm.
Biggest problem is cable management and fixed hdd bay.11" gpu max.
Antec Three Hundred
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=29812&vpn=THREE%20HUNDRED&manufacture=Antec&promoid=1287
The CM430 is a level down in build quality which is still good quality just not Antec quality.(thinner steel in 430).
It also has a smaller interior(still fits a 212+)and is cut-off a bit at the top(distance from cpu socket to top panel.
Will fit a 12.4" gpu but comes with only one 120mm led front intake.
You'll need at least another 120mm(rear).
I like the HAF 912 which has a large interior and removable hdd cage = any size gpu up to 15.4"
Comes with 2 x 120mm and option to mount 2/200mm.
Coolermaster Haf 912
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&vpn=RC%2D912%2DKKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1287
Another option is one of the NZXT 210's.
Nice cases for the price imo fit gpu's over 12" with hdd bay removed.
Good included cooling 120 and 140mm and usb 3.0(Elite)
Here's the lowdown.notice weights of the cases = tells alot about build quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%2050001333%20600006302&IsNodeId=1&page=2&bop=And&CompareItemList=7%7C11-146-075%5E11-146-075-TS%2C11-146-078%5E11-146-078-TS%2C11-119-233%5E11-119-233-TS%2C11-129-042%5E11-129-042-TS%2C11-119-227%5E11-119-227-TS

 

[yegge17]

Another option for the looks and space http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815008

Wow, thats actually a pretty sweet case! i think rosewill is out of the option now haha. this is definitely a nice case. i'll definetly look into it.

 

[yegge17]

The Rosewill is not a bad value but build quality and fans aren't as good as what better makes offer.
I've owned an Antec 300 and currently have a CM 430.
Both have flaws like all cases.
Antec 300 is very well built and has great cooling.
2 included 3spd Tri-cools a 120 and a 140mm.
Biggest problem is cable management and fixed hdd bay.11" gpu max.
Antec Three Hundred
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=29812&vpn=THREE%20HUNDRED&manufacture=Antec&promoid=1287
The CM430 is a level down in build quality which is still good quality just not Antec quality.(thinner steel in 430).
It also has a smaller interior(still fits a 212+)and is cut-off a bit at the top(distance from cpu socket to top panel.
Will fit a 12.4" gpu but comes with only one 120mm led front intake.
You'll need at least another 120mm(rear).
I like the HAF 912 which has a large interior and removable hdd cage = any size gpu up to 15.4"
Comes with 2 x 120mm and option to mount 2/200mm.
Coolermaster Haf 912
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&vpn=RC%2D912%2DKKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1287
Another option is one of the NZXT 210's.
Nice cases for the price imo fit gpu's over 12" with hdd bay removed.
Good included cooling 120 and 140mm and usb 3.0(Elite)
Here's the lowdown.notice weights of the cases = tells alot about build quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%2050001333%20600006302&IsNodeId=1&page=2&bop=And&CompareItemList=7%7C11-146-075%5E11-146-075-TS%2C11-146-078%5E11-146-078-TS%2C11-119-233%5E11-119-233-TS%2C11-129-042%5E11-129-042-TS%2C11-119-227%5E11-119-227-TS

are you saying that more weight, due to better steel quaility, will result in a good build quality? never really thought about it that way haha. With these new suggestions, i'm now debating between the HAF912 and rolli59's suggestion of the Utgard and scrap up a few more bucks.

 

[rolli59]

There is the windowed version as well http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815007

 

[yegge17]

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