Best Gaming Case Option

[onoj96]

I am unsure which case to go with for a gaming pc i plan to build, my main requirements are a windowed case so i can install LED lighting and 240mm cpu liquid cooling radiator clearance, as well as sticking to around $100US (as prices in Australia are slightly higher)

The cases i have been looking at include
- NZXT Phantom 410
- CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout 2
- NZXT Source 530
- Fractal Design Arc Midi

I am open to other case suggestions if they fit the criteria i have stated earlier

Entire Build:
- Intel i5 4670k
- Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB
- Corsair RM-650 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 OC Edition 4GB
- Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD
- Western Digital WD Black 1TB WD1003FZEX
- Enermax Liquid CPU Cooler ELC240 or Corsair Hydro Series H100i CPU Cooler

 

[coastie65]

I am unsure which case to go with for a gaming pc i plan to build, my main requirements are a windowed case so i can install LED lighting and 240mm cpu liquid cooling radiator clearance, as well as sticking to around $100US (as prices in Australia are slightly higher)

The cases i have been looking at include
- NZXT Phantom 410
- CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout 2
- NZXT Source 530
- Fractal Design Arc Midi

I am open to other case suggestions if they fit the criteria i have stated earlier

Entire Build:
- Intel i5 4670k
- Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB
- Corsair RM-650 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 OC Edition 4GB
- Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD
- Western Digital WD Black 1TB WD1003FZEX
- Enermax Liquid CPU Cooler ELC240 or Corsair Hydro Series H100i CPU Cooler

Hi. My personal preference is Cooler Master. The 922 HAF is another good option and the Front Intake fan can be Red or Blue LED ( you would have to provide the rest as the rear exhaust is not LED. I Have a 912 HAF and I think it will handle a 240mm Radiator. Both are designed with liquid cooling in mind and have provisions to run the lines. The Scout is good as well.

 

[bradenheron]

If you have not found one yet try the NZXT H440

 

[onoj96]

If you have not found one yet try the NZXT H440

I have considered this case, but it's a bit more than I am willing to pay for a case, also airflow isn't great in that case. My four real options are the ones I have mentioned already

 

[bradenheron]

Well if you have the H440 with liquid cooling the case should be fine and its 119US. Otherwise I would say the phantom 410. I have the original phantom right now and I love it.

 

[bradenheron]

The source 530 is also really good. And if you get that --> I have seen some reviews saying that Kraken X60 is better than H100i, you could consider that too.

 

[onoj96]

Well if you have the H440 with liquid cooling the case should be fine and its 119US. Otherwise I would say the phantom 410. I have the original phantom right now and I love it.

In AUS dollars it's $150 haha, and the there are all $125ish.
Thanks for your help I've been leading more towards the midi r2 but I'll rethink it through

 

[GrimzardTech]

you should get the cm storm enforcer, around 100 dollars on umart

 

[onoj96]

you should get the cm storm enforcer, around 100 dollars on umart

I have considered this case in the past but unfortunately it does not support my other hardware, mainly the CPU cooler

 

[andrei65]

I'd go for either the NZXT Phantom or the Fractal Design Arc Mini