Need Case Ideas

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

I am building a new computer and I'm stuck at what case to get. Here's the basic setup of the new rig.

AMD Phenom II X4 965
GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3
HIS Radeon HD 6850
750W Corsair Modular PSU
8GB Kingston HyperX 1600
CORSAIR Hydro H70

I am leaning towards the Antec 1200 or maybe the Cooler Master HAF X. I would like the case to have excellent airflow, fit all listed parts (obviously), and look clean. Any ideas out there?

Edit: My budget is about $200.

JrRacinFan · Jan 5, 2011

Might like this also.
LIAN LI PC-A70F Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Comp...

But I agree, the Antec 1200 is nice. Never really been a fan of the HAF X tbh. I am probably the wrong person to ask about cases though as I usually tend to get whatever is cheapest that works.

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

I've heard from a few people that Lian Li has the best cases out there. That case would be perfect if it had a clear side panel. I've always been an Antec fan. I have used the 300 and just got rid of my 900. I love the Cooler Master HAF 932, but the side panel looks funky as hell.

JrRacinFan · Jan 5, 2011

Zaspera said:
I've heard from a few people that Lian Li has the best cases out there. That case would be perfect if it had a clear side panel. I've always been an Antec fan. I have used the 300 and just got rid of my 900. I love the Cooler Master HAF 932, but the side panel looks funky as hell.

Yeah I agree. Here's one with the interior that's very similar to the HAF 932, but again it's more for sleek looking and no window.
COOLER MASTER ATCS 840 RC-840-KKN1-GP Black Alumin...

If you wish to have a window your best option would be the 1200.

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

Ya, I think the side window is mandatory for me. That's why I'm leaning towards the 1200 currently. It also seems to have amazing airflow based on specs and pictures.

JrRacinFan · Jan 5, 2011

Zaspera said:
Ya, I think the side window is mandatory for me. That's why I'm leaning towards the 1200 currently. It also seems to have amazing airflow based on specs and pictures.

If you don't mind a recertified product this could save you a few bucks.
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=607

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

Oh I might have to look into that. Thank you Jr.

JrRacinFan · Jan 5, 2011

Zaspera said:
Oh I might have to look into that. Thank you Jr.

You're welcome!

Anyone else please chime in as I'm a midtower guy.

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

This would be my first full tower. I don't even think I need one, but it just seems they have some much more airflow potential.

JrRacinFan · Jan 5, 2011

Zaspera said:
This would be my first full tower. I don't even think I need one, but it just seems they have some much more airflow potential.

Yeah, exactly. I have a full tower that i don't even use right now.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CCN5QQ/?tag=tec06d-20

This one. I can't even find them anymore.

brandonwh64 · Jan 5, 2011

Either HAF 932 or HAF x would be my suggestion

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

Either HAF 932 or HAF x would be my suggestion

Which would you pick if you had to?

brandonwh64 · Jan 5, 2011

well i have a HAF 932 and i love it but HAF x has nice looks, from what ive been told, both the 932 and the x are the same case chassis with different plastic

IggSter · Jan 5, 2011

I've owned a number of Lian-Li cases over the years - the build quality is amazing, however if I have 2 gripes they would be 1) Cases are a lot noiser than a steel/plastic construction 2)the stock fans are terrible.

I've just bought a Silverstone Raven case and have to say I love it - I would have preferred the Fortress but there seems be a be a lack of supply (or was just before christmas)

If you do consider either the raven or fortress, make sure you get the latest versions with the AP fans (air penetrator)

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

If you do consider either the raven or fortress, make sure you get the latest versions with the AP fans (air penetrator)

I'm going to look at those cases now. Thanks for the advice.

IggSter · Jan 5, 2011

Zaspera said:
I'm going to look at those cases now. Thanks for the advice.

The main reasons I went for the Raven/Fortess (basically the same case with the raven being steel and the fortress being alu with sound deadening)

Better air cooling than the HAF range.
Very quiet - much more so than any other hi air flow case I've seen or read about.
I loved the design with the rotated motherboard.

Negatives for the raven/fortress:

Can be a bit tight for the longest vid cards (for the dual core ATI you need to remove a fan guard)
Not many hard drive bays compared to other cases.

sneekypeet · Jan 5, 2011

Graphite 600T Corsair Graphite Series 600T Black Steel / Plastic...

Zaspera · Jan 5, 2011

Graphite 600T

I am looking for a full tower case right now. I haven't seen any mid towers that scream out at me yet. Thank you though.

sneekypeet · Jan 5, 2011

well classification of the size is misleading IMHO. While it makes the cut off for height to a mid tower, it offers everything you will find in cases that will be suggested, except maybe the possibility for a triple rad on the inside

To each their own though

BababooeyHTJ · Jan 6, 2011

IggSter said:
I've owned a number of Lian-Li cases over the years - the build quality is amazing, however if I have 2 gripes they would be 1) Cases are a lot noiser than a steel/plastic construction 2)the stock fans are terrible.

I've just bought a Silverstone Raven case and have to say I love it - I would have preferred the Fortress but there seems be a be a lack of supply (or was just before christmas)

If you do consider either the raven or fortress, make sure you get the latest versions with the AP fans (air penetrator)

I just got my FT02 today. I love it. I have the fans set to low speed and it's a bit quieter than my Antec 1200 full of low speed Yate loons. Everything also seems to be running quite a bit cooler than in the Antec 1200. The FT02 is a really well designed case.

The FT02 looks a lot better than my 1200 too.

System Name	HAF Gamer
Processor	Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard	Asrock 970 Extreme3
Cooling	CM Hyper 212 EVO
Memory	8GB Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz (2x4GB)
Video Card(s)	PNY GTX 680 1006MHz
Storage	Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200RPM 3GB/s
Display(s)	22" LG EW224T LED
Case	Cooler Master HAF 922
Audio Device(s)	Onboard (for now)
Power Supply	OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

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Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d : Ryzen 4600G
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Custom White Painted Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	HAF Gamer
Processor	Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard	Asrock 970 Extreme3
Cooling	CM Hyper 212 EVO
Memory	8GB Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz (2x4GB)
Video Card(s)	PNY GTX 680 1006MHz
Storage	Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200RPM 3GB/s
Display(s)	22" LG EW224T LED
Case	Cooler Master HAF 922
Audio Device(s)	Onboard (for now)
Power Supply	OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

System Name	Dual Build Streamer
Processor	Ryzen 7900x3d : Ryzen 4600G
Motherboard	AsRock B650E Steel Legend : Giga B450i Aorus
Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
Video Card(s)	PowerColor 7900 XTX Liquid Devil: iGPU
Storage	20+ TB
Display(s)	Sammy 49" 5k Ultrawide
Case	Custom White Painted Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	HAF Gamer
Processor	Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard	Asrock 970 Extreme3
Cooling	CM Hyper 212 EVO
Memory	8GB Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz (2x4GB)
Video Card(s)	PNY GTX 680 1006MHz
Storage	Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200RPM 3GB/s
Display(s)	22" LG EW224T LED
Case	Cooler Master HAF 922
Audio Device(s)	Onboard (for now)
Power Supply	OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

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