I am planning on putting together a new build in the summer and was starting to research parts, but can't decide on a case.
here is a rough estimate of what I will be using in the computer to give you an idea of what I need in a case.
i5 2500k (plan to OC with hyper 212 plus cooling)
Asrock z68 extr3 gen 3 mobo
8gb ram (corasair or gskill etc)
still not sure for GPU either 560ti, 6850, one of the new amd or new nvidia but around the $150-$250ish range
unsure of PSU may go basic what is needed or bump up for future CF/SLI, trusted name brand either way
HDD or HDD+SSD
now that you know the basics, these are the cases I have been looking at with some pros and cons. *Note all the cases are asthetically pleasing to me, I just want functionality experience and opinions*
HAF912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912
-possibly my favorite at the moment. Good price, airflow, HDD management, space for larger GPU, and ability to use red 200mm fans.
- have heard cable management can be hard also no window or painted inside and lack of good dust filters
HAF912 plus
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/haf-912-plus-black-steel-and-mesh-bezel-atx-mid-tower-chassis/
-everything I like about the base 912 with the fans I want and the inside painted.
- unfortunately not offered in the US for the listed price
CM Storm enforcer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240&Tpk=storm%20enforcer
-basically the HAF912 advanced model, has the aspects of the 912 I like with a window painted interior and red fans.
- one of the pricier cases I was looking at, still weak on the dust filter side, with the mobo i was looking at the usb 3.0 would go to waste.
HAF922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
-more space than the 912 as well as more fan power, semi window on side.
- Pricey like the storm enforcer, not painted inside, older outdated model, very sub-par dust filters.
CM Storm Scout
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&Tpk=scout
- similar features to the HAF models, side window, interior painted.
- 140mm fans instead of 200, cramped space (reviews say lack of space for HDD wires), reports of small amounts of static causing computer restarts.
CM 690 II advanced
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216
-have heard a lot of positives and recommendations for this case, painted, grill window, decent filters
- 140mm fans, read more fans need to be purchased to get decent airflow, not as crazy about the blue led's, don't see myself using the swap drive, lots of reviews about cramped space and static resets. very mixed bag on this case not sure what to think
That is what I have found so far. If anyone knows of any other cases along these lines feel free to mention them and why you like them. Any and all suggestions for and against the cases I listed appreciated
here is a rough estimate of what I will be using in the computer to give you an idea of what I need in a case.
i5 2500k (plan to OC with hyper 212 plus cooling)
Asrock z68 extr3 gen 3 mobo
8gb ram (corasair or gskill etc)
still not sure for GPU either 560ti, 6850, one of the new amd or new nvidia but around the $150-$250ish range
unsure of PSU may go basic what is needed or bump up for future CF/SLI, trusted name brand either way
HDD or HDD+SSD
now that you know the basics, these are the cases I have been looking at with some pros and cons. *Note all the cases are asthetically pleasing to me, I just want functionality experience and opinions*
HAF912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912
-possibly my favorite at the moment. Good price, airflow, HDD management, space for larger GPU, and ability to use red 200mm fans.
- have heard cable management can be hard also no window or painted inside and lack of good dust filters
HAF912 plus
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/haf-912-plus-black-steel-and-mesh-bezel-atx-mid-tower-chassis/
-everything I like about the base 912 with the fans I want and the inside painted.
- unfortunately not offered in the US for the listed price
CM Storm enforcer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240&Tpk=storm%20enforcer
-basically the HAF912 advanced model, has the aspects of the 912 I like with a window painted interior and red fans.
- one of the pricier cases I was looking at, still weak on the dust filter side, with the mobo i was looking at the usb 3.0 would go to waste.
HAF922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
-more space than the 912 as well as more fan power, semi window on side.
- Pricey like the storm enforcer, not painted inside, older outdated model, very sub-par dust filters.
CM Storm Scout
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&Tpk=scout
- similar features to the HAF models, side window, interior painted.
- 140mm fans instead of 200, cramped space (reviews say lack of space for HDD wires), reports of small amounts of static causing computer restarts.
CM 690 II advanced
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216
-have heard a lot of positives and recommendations for this case, painted, grill window, decent filters
- 140mm fans, read more fans need to be purchased to get decent airflow, not as crazy about the blue led's, don't see myself using the swap drive, lots of reviews about cramped space and static resets. very mixed bag on this case not sure what to think
That is what I have found so far. If anyone knows of any other cases along these lines feel free to mention them and why you like them. Any and all suggestions for and against the cases I listed appreciated