What case to use for my gaming PC?

[Aleonris]

I have my build done, but I just don't know what kind of case I should buy. I'm not sure if I will need a large case or not, so I need help with this. Here is the build:

http://secure.newegg.ca/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19503092

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Whats the build for may I ask?
a 1200w Psu is massively overkill for that build,
and a 480Gb ssd?
grab a 120Gb ssd for Op sys and a few oft-used games, everything else can go on the mech drive for storage,
Do you plan on going to dual gfx cards in the future?
there are quite a few flags going up here but we need to know what the units going to be used for before we can make too many amendments
Moto

 

[Aleonris]

Yes, later I will use 2 GFX cards once the price of the 600s go down. Also the reason for my huge SSD drive is because I had the money to spare. I was trying to top my budget to roughly $2.5k. But if the PSU really is overkill, I will get a cheaper and weaker one haha. Get like what 750w?

 

[mocchan]

Yes, later I will use 2 GFX cards once the price of the 600s go down. Also the reason for my huge SSD drive is because I had the money to spare. I was trying to top my budget to roughly $2.5k. But if the PSU really is overkill, I will get a cheaper and weaker one haha.

I think an 850w PSU will be able to handle two GTX 680s

But as Motopsychojdi stated, what's the use for this computer? I'm tempted to recommend an X79 build for your budget :lol:

 

[Aleonris]

I think an 850w PSU will be able to handle two GTX 680s

But as Motopsychojdi stated, what's the use for this computer? I'm tempted to recommend an X79 build for your budget :lol:

Oh haha. I'm intending to use it for gaming. Playing Skyrim and such on Ultra settings. I tweaked it with a 750. Not even 2k now lol. And also a 180GB SSD.

I had also posted another thread earlier to know of any tweaks I could do to my PC.

 

[mocchan]

Oh haha. I'm intending to use it for gaming. Playing Skyrim and such on Ultra settings. I tweaked it with a 750. Not even 2k now lol. And also a 180GB SSD.

Woots you're on the right path!

Also, you should look for a 2x4GB kit of 1600Mhz RAM. That single stick of 4GB RAM you currently have won't get you anywhere :lol:

 

[Aleonris]

Woots you're on the right path!

Also, you should look for a 2x4GB kit of 1600Mhz RAM. That single stick of 4GB RAM you currently have won't get you anywhere :lol:

I actually have it 4 times there lol. I'm not that much of a noob.

It's actually like $6 cheaper like that.

 

[mocchan]

I actually have it 4 times there lol. I'm not that much of a noob.

It's actually like $6 cheaper like that.

Oh my bad :lol: I didn't see the 'quantity' part, I only clicked on the RAM link

 

[Aleonris]

So anyway. To answer my question; is that case listed fine or too big?

And also the rest looks perfect for now, right?

 

[mocchan]

So anyway. To answer my question; is that case listed fine or too big?

And also the rest looks perfect for now, right?

Your case is fine Check your PM's.

As for the rest of the rig, it's looking perfect now. Though I DO have one suggestion...Get an aftermarket CPU cooler so you can take advantage of the K-sku on your CPU :lol: Even if you don't overclock, it's for the best since the stock Intel HSF's are a bit iffy.

 

[Aleonris]

Best answer selected by Aleonris.

 

[rufus_22]

Isnt the title of the thread " what case to use for my GAMING pc " ?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

You could drop the price further by having a 2500k instead, you don't need the hyperthreading for gaming,
DF85's a shiny box, just remember your gfx cards can't be longer than 12.5 without removing a drive cage
Can't find the watts on the 12v rail for that Psu, but I don't think it'll be shy for sli power duties,
savings teh cash? ur doin it right
Moto

 

[rufus_22]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 ... what he said