New Build, need advice on case

[Bulugulu]

Hi,

I'm building a new computer for the purpose of playing games and streaming them at max quality at 1900x1200.
Also I intend to do a mild overclock of both the cpu and the gpu.

These are the specs I'm going for at the moment:

CPU: I5 3570k + mugen scythe 3 rev b
MB: MSI Z77A-GD65
Case: Silverstone Raven 3 +2 scythe gentle typhoon
PSU: Seasonic 750w
HD: Caviar Black 1tb
SSD: Crucial M4 128gb
GPU: Gigabyte gtx 680 oc


My main concern is about the case - do I need a full tower for this build, or would a mid tower suffice? I don't intend to SLI in the future.
Would a Fractal Design R3 be sufficient for this build?
There's only a 20$ different between Raven 3 and Fractal design define R3 at the store I'm purchasing the computer at, which one would you recommend?

Also any other feedback about the build is welcome.

 

[g-unit1111]

The Define R3 is what I'd personally go for but the Raven isn't a bad choice at all. However if you're not going to be SLI'ing you don't really need a full tower - you could go for a large-ish mid tower like the Fractal Design Arc MIDI, Corsair Carbide, or NZXT Phantom.

 

[gordknight]

Im personally a huge fan of the Antec 900 series. Bitching case. Check it out.

 

[cybersheep]

full tower cases are generally better for water cooling loops or sli or massive air heatsinks

 

[g-unit1111]

Im personally a huge fan of the Antec 900 series. Bitching case. Check it out.

If you get the 900V2 - yes. If you get the original 900 - no. The 900 was good but it has no cable management and will not fit any sort of heat sink - a Hyper 212 Evo just barely clips the edge of the case. If you want an Antec case the 1100 is a good choice, not the 900: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129178

 

[J_E_D_70]

Carbide 500R is a largish mid-sized case that balances noise with cooling.

The R3 looks like a great case but has a heat penalty for the quietness (but likely not enough to matter if you're not doing anything extreme.

 

[Bulugulu]

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