Choosing A Case

[hiporc]

I am wondering what case i should get for my new build.
I will be getting a:
i7-2700k
ASRock extreme6 Z77
MSI 670
750W Corsair PSU
128gb Crucial M4
1tb WD Black HDD
16GB corsair vengeance ram
212+ coolermaster

Things that would be nice,
air filters (i have many pets)
internal usb3.0 i can always get a adapter tho
under $200
side window

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Smeg45]

HAF XM/X hands down, CM Storm Enforcer if you want to save cash. Very flexible, very good for the price.

 

[bigcyco1]

Case:COOLER MASTER HAF XM RC-922XM-KKN1 Black Mesh, Plastic, Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257#top


Case:COOLER MASTER Storm Stryker SGC-5000W-KWN1 Black and White Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260#top

Case:Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case, support up to E-ATX / XL-ATX, come with Four Fans - 1 x Front Red LED 230mm Fan, 1 x Top 230mm Fan, 1 x Side 230mm Fan, 1 x Rear 140mm Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147053#top




Case:Thermaltake Chaser MK-I (VN300M1W2N) Black SECC ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133191#top



Case:COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225#top


NZXT Phantom 410 CA-PH410-B1 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146085#top

 

[bigcyco1]

Comes in black as well
Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
10% off w/ promo code EMCNANC34, ends 9/13 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010#top

 

[bigcyco1]

These are really good i think you'll really like them their top notch any good luck ! Case:Corsair Obsidian Series 650D (CC650DW-1) Black Steel structure with black brushed aluminum faceplate ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139006#top

Case:Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005#top

Case:COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced RC-932-KKN5-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0, Black Interior and Four Fans-1x 230mm front RED LED fan, 1x 140mm rear fan, 1x 230mm top fan, and 1x 230mm side fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160#top

 

[Smeg45]

Never liked Corsair cases for some reason. They rub me the wrong way. As for Antec, CM's HAF is better overall.

 

[bigcyco1]

Here is reviews some of the cases i mentioned COOLER MASTER Storm Stryker http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=960&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=7 <--- review of the case w/benchmarks Final Score: 9.2 out of 10. and Corsair Carbide Series 500R http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=767&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5 <--- review of the case w/benchmarks Final Score: gets a 9.25 out of 10. Here is Corsair Graphite Series 600T http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=696&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5 <--- review of the case w/benchmarks Final Score: 9.0 out of 10. Here is Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=791&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5 <--- review of the case w/benchmarks Final Score: 9.1 out of 10. Here is COOLER MASTER HAF XM http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=903&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5 <--- review of the case w/benchmarks Final Score: 9.1 out of 10.

 

[bigcyco1]

Never liked Corsair cases for some reason. They rub me the wrong way. As for Antec, CM's HAF is better overall.

Yeah i only like a few of their cases and i don't know why either i only ever owned two but they were decent but some things did feel cheap like different parts were Flexing but overall i still like the cases i did own in the past

 

[unksol]

I love my rosewill Thor V2, especially for the price and cooling. Doesn't exactly have a side window though.

Their customer support was great too. I bought mine during the whole switch from out the back USB 3 to motherboard headers. When i emailed them about it they sent me the entire top of the case and front panel, not just some adapter or hard to replace panel, no questions asked. So I imagine they wouldn't gripe about sending a fan etc if UPS breaks it or theres a rattle

The HAFs are good I just didn't find one that had what I wanted at the price at the time.

Edit: I think it was that the haf 932 didn't have USB3 on the front at the time. Looks like they've added it via a weird 3.5 panel in the middle. Prefer them in the front panel cluster where they belong. Also like the panel angle on the Thor way better, fan controllers, and an extra harddrive bay. And its cheaper.

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_haf_x_review,1.html <--- review of the COOLER MASTER HAF X case w/benchmarks http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/rosewill_thor_v2_review,1.html <---Rosewill THOR V2 review case w/benchmarks http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/thermaltake_chaser_mk_i_review,1.html <--- review of Thermaltake Chaser MK-I case w/benchmarks

 

[hiporc]

Im liking the 650D, 600T, and the CM HAF X. But does anyone know if the 600T has air filters? Also any other suggestions?

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETQ2KgqcfWY&feature=player_embedded

 

[bigcyco1]

video reviews of cases you mentioned you like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFUO_RwTDg8&feature=player_embedded and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IUWvNet_qQ&list=UUxaWE6trMZbyeh0nGaRvAcA&index=35&feature=plcp

 

[hiporc]

I like all three of the cases;
650D i hear has chipping issues and the fan controller breaking.
I liked the CM HAF X because of its water cooling ability but i don't think im going to water cool for a long time.
and the 600T im still wondering about the design, i like it yet question it at the same time.

Still don't know which one of them to get, and other suggestions/ideas would be helpful, thank you.

 

[bigcyco1]

I like all three of the cases;
650D i hear has chipping issues and the fan controller breaking.
I liked the CM HAF X because of its water cooling ability but i don't think im going to water cool for a long time.
and the 600T im still wondering about the design, i like it yet question it at the same time.

Still don't know which one of them to get, and other suggestions/ideas would be helpful, thank you.

I have two others i would suggest though i am having trouble finding a video of one of them lol for the other check out the video review here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdAlkiJfrA&feature=BFa&list=UUxaWE6trMZbyeh0nGaRvAcA

 

[Smeg45]

I have the CM Storm Enforcer, I'd recommend that.

 

[hiporc]

i dont need videos, just the names are fine

 

[bigcyco1]

i dont need videos, just the names are fine

oh o.k. lol N WIN Dragon Rider Black 1.0 - 0.8mm SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108376#top SILVERSTONE RAVEN Series RV03B-WA Matte Black with Gray Trimming, Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163185#top

 

[hiporc]

so far im liking the 650d and the hafx, but the haf x doesn't have air filters and the 650d has issues with breaking fan controllers, chipping paint, and i dont know how good the cooling is on it.

 

[bigcyco1]

so far im liking the 650d and the hafx, but the haf x doesn't have air filters and the 650d has issues with breaking fan controllers, chipping paint, and i dont know how good the cooling is on it.

not sure i have only own the HAF X and still have it gave it to my son though i think it's one of the best cases i have ever had it's very big though so if that is a problem don't get it lol

 

[Smeg45]

I have the CM Storm Enforcer and I won't be replacing it any time soon. Rock solid.

 

[hiporc]

sorry smeg, dont relly like the storm enforce, but does look like a good case...

 

[hiporc]

comparing the Thermaltake Chaser MK-I and the CM haf x, pros and cons of each. (what are the differences you see from them)

 

[Smeg45]

I know the HAF X is extremely versatile - you can add in watercooling, swap out the HDD bays for more room, route cables all over the place, and its extremely well built.

 

[hiporc]

anyone know how easy the paint chips on the 650d? i am deciding between the 650D which has a sleek look and air filtering, and the Haf x which has plenty cooling, versatile, but i would have to constantly clean it of dog hair and dust...