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Durvelle27

Durvelle27

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Ok guys I'm looking for a decent HTPC case for my new build. I already have a Fractal Midi R2 case but it's bulky and takes up alot of space. I want to find a decent case to fit my home theater setup that can accommodate a Corsair H110 and 1080Ti size GPU.
 
No suggestions ?
 
Silverstone Milo ML07B? the Rad is a kick in the Bag tho....im not sure if that will fit
 
I can downsize to a H90 or Cooler Master 120

It should be adequate to cool the Ryzen 7
 
Is this an htpc? Why stuck on aio cooling? Its going to limit your options.
 
EarthDog said:
Is this an htpc? Why stuck on aio cooling? Its going to limit your options.
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No it's a gaming, editing/rendering, etc...

I want a HTPC case so it can go in my home theater setup and take up less space

I've always preferred AIO due to looks, noise, and efficiency.
 
Durvelle27 said:
mATX
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you could look at the Jonsbo VR2. Unless you absolutely want it to lay flat.

Jonsbo has also other cases that might fit the bill.

Durvelle27 said:
No it's a gaming, editing/rendering, etc...

I want a HTPC case so it can go in my home theater setup and take up less space

I've always preferred AIO due to looks, noise, and efficiency.
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AIO are louder than high end air, while having comparable performance (fyi).

And please ellaborate on how an AIO is more "efficient" than high end air?
 
Duality92 said:
you could look at the Jonsbo VR2. Unless you absolutely want it to lay flat.

Jonsbo has also other cases that might fit the bill.



AIO are louder than high end air, while having comparable performance (fyi).

And please ellaborate on how an AIO is more "efficient" than high end air?
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Sexy looking case

Plus Air coolers are bulkier
 
Durvelle27 said:
I have 7 HDDS 3.5":laugh:
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Dang, well then, you should've listed that at the beginning lol

You'll most likely need to go with an ATX case with that many 3.5" drives.

There's the Node 605 that can carry 6 or 9 with an extra bracket, but Arc Mini R2 does 6 too.
 
Caelestis said:
SilverStone Grandia GD08B
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I have this case and it can fit whatever you need... I think it might be too big for what he's looking for...
It's the size of Receiver in width and height but it's deep.. About 8" deeper than a typical receiver.

I have a R9 280 in it with one HDD under the disc caddy and two SSD's mounted to the disc caddy (CD ROM/ DVD caddy) and another SSD mounted to the bottom with a full ATX Z77 Mobo and v I'm using a 90mm Arctic cooler for my I5-3570 with a CX750 PSU.. It's a tight fit but I think you could fit a small rad in it with ease
 
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jmcslob said:
I have this case and it can fit whatever you need... I think it might be too big for what he's looking for...
It's the size of Receiver in width and height but it's deep.. About 8" deeper than a typical receiver.

I have a R9 280 in it with one HDD under the disc caddy and two SSD's mounted to the disc caddy (CD ROM/ DVD caddy) and another SSD mounted to the bottom with a full ATX Z77 Mobo and v I'm using a 90mm Arctic cooler for my I5-3570 with a CX750 PSU.. It's a tight fit but I think you could fit a small rad in it with ease
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Man I'm loving that case hands down

Thank you

I decided on the Silverstone GD09B
 
Durvelle27 said:
Man I'm loving that case hands down

Thank you

I decided on the Silverstone GD09B
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I had that case as well... It's basically the same with less room for hdd's
Unless you're not using an optical drive in which case you can mount them in the CD Bay.... The whole reason I switched ended up being pointless.. Lol
IMO I think the GD09 is better..
Just because of size... It fits in entertainment stands....the GD08 does too but looks like a high end 1980's HiFi VCR...
It's just ever so slightly to bulky...
You made a good choice.
 
best case for htpc = duct tape everything underneath the tv stand out of view.
 
Thanks guys i bought the SilvetStone GD09B
 
I think you made the right call, looks good.
 
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