Need a new case!

Zaspera · Jul 14, 2012

I'm building a budget gaming rig and looking at cases. As of right now, I have decided to go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133194&Tpk=overseer%20rx-i, but I'm hoping to save a few bucks maybe and get a mid-tower. I need it to have features like a side window, few fans, and EXCELLENT cable management. I normally try to stay away from mid-towers because I see their cable management as non-existent but maybe I missed a case in my search!

Jetster · Jul 14, 2012

This is so nice I almost bought me one

Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed Black Steel /...

Zaspera · Jul 14, 2012

Jetster said:
This is so nice I almost bought me one

Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed Black Steel /...

Looks decent. I wish it came with more fans though. I'll keep it in mind though. Thanks you.

Jetster · Jul 14, 2012

I am shopping for a case also. I have a full size now thats about 8 years old. I realized after looking as the sizes that the Mid sized now is the same size as my full size. And the full size are huge

Zaspera · Jul 14, 2012

I had a HAF X and absolutely loved it.

NHKS · Jul 14, 2012

u want a GPU for not more than 100$ according ur thread

but u r willing to spend $120+ on ur case.. are u planning to use the 100$ GPU in this case?
am i missing something here bcos I feel u could slightly cut down on the case & get a better GPU

Zaspera · Jul 14, 2012

NHKS said:
u want a GPU for not more than 100$ according ur thread

but u r willing to spend $120+ on ur case.. are u planning to use the 100$ GPU in this case?
am i missing something here bcos I feel u could slightly cut down on the case & get a better GPU

You're right. I could totally get a case for $30 and add 70 to my video card. Then I wouldn't be happy with what I built. I'm not willing to let me case look like complete trash to squeeze out 4 more fps in the one game I play (Diablo 3). I currently play that game on an Intel Celeron B815 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, Integrated Grahpics laptop and maintain 18-20fps. I believe a $100 video card will increase that fps performance by more than enough for my standards. I'm not asking you to agree on my budget for parts. I'm merely looking for help with the budget I have selected. Like I also said, I want my case to look good and to be proud of it too. I don't want some windowless hunk of junk that just hides it's flaws inside to get 4 more fps.

sneekypeet · Jul 14, 2012

shameless plug...http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136261
maybe your money can go a little further

Jetster · Jul 14, 2012

:shadedshu

Shameless

PLAfiller · Jul 14, 2012

With more pre-installed fans, I'd look into something from Fractal Design. They usually come with 3 fans which in my opinion is plenty for a decent airflow (especially in a budget gaming rig). Rear exhaust+top B exhaust + side fan, should suffice in any gaming conditions. And they are not very expensive: Fractal Design Arc Midi Black High Performance PC ... . Do you really want a side window?

Zaspera · Jul 14, 2012

lZKoce said:
With more pre-installed fans, I'd look into something from Fractal Design. They usually come with 3 fans which in my opinion is plenty for a decent airflow (especially in a budget gaming rig). Rear exhaust+top B exhaust + side fan, should suffice in any gaming conditions. And they are not very expensive: Fractal Design Arc Midi Black High Performance PC ... . Do you really want a side window?

I'll take a peak at them. Thank you. What I'm looking for in a case is: cable management>>airflow>>window in that order of importance.

edit: For that price, I would rather just stick with the Tt Overseer. It's $10 more and then I get a $20 MIR.

teapa · Aug 12, 2012

This one ?!!! Fractal Design Arc Midi Black High Performance PC ...

TRWOV · Aug 12, 2012

NHKS said:
u want a GPU for not more than 100$ according ur thread

but u r willing to spend $120+ on ur case.. are u planning to use the 100$ GPU in this case?
am i missing something here bcos I feel u could slightly cut down on the case & get a better GPU

The case is one of the few things that would likely last longer in your build than any other thing, so getting the right one from the start is a good proposition. I kept my last case for 10 years, got it for my Northwood rig, then kept it for my C2D E4600 and Q6700 rigs. I still have it to house my AGP rig.

As I see it, the three foundations of a good build are 1) good case 2) good PSU 3)good motherboard as any of those things have a great impact on your upgrade options.

marcus1987 · Aug 13, 2012

im selling mine if your intrested mate pm me will send you link to some pics

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	Juliette // HTPC
Processor	Intel i7 9700K // AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Motherboard	ASUS Prime Z390X-A // ASRock B550 ITX-AC
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12 Black // Stock
Memory	Corsair DDR4 3600 32gb //G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3600
Video Card(s)	ASUS RTX4070 OC// GTX 1650
Storage	Samsung 970 EVO NVMe 1Tb, Intel 665p Series M.2 2280 1TB // Samsung 1Tb SSD
Display(s)	ASUS VP348QGL 34" Quad HD 3440 x 1440 // 55" LG 4K SK8000 Series
Case	Seasonic SYNCRO Q7// Silverstone Granada GD05
Audio Device(s)	Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 // HDMI to Samsung HW-R650 sound bar
Power Supply	Seasonic SYNCRO 750 W // CORSAIR Vengeance 650M
Mouse	Cooler Master MM710 53G
Keyboard	Logitech 920-009300 G512 SE
Software	Windows 10 Pro // Windows 10 Pro

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	Juliette // HTPC
Processor	Intel i7 9700K // AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Motherboard	ASUS Prime Z390X-A // ASRock B550 ITX-AC
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12 Black // Stock
Memory	Corsair DDR4 3600 32gb //G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3600
Video Card(s)	ASUS RTX4070 OC// GTX 1650
Storage	Samsung 970 EVO NVMe 1Tb, Intel 665p Series M.2 2280 1TB // Samsung 1Tb SSD
Display(s)	ASUS VP348QGL 34" Quad HD 3440 x 1440 // 55" LG 4K SK8000 Series
Case	Seasonic SYNCRO Q7// Silverstone Granada GD05
Audio Device(s)	Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 // HDMI to Samsung HW-R650 sound bar
Power Supply	Seasonic SYNCRO 750 W // CORSAIR Vengeance 650M
Mouse	Cooler Master MM710 53G
Keyboard	Logitech 920-009300 G512 SE
Software	Windows 10 Pro // Windows 10 Pro

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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