Pc case

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  1. S-Mania

    Question How to remove the front panel on Cougar Archon 2 to clean the dust filter ?

    Hi all. I'm trying to get my pc case's front panel off to clean the dust filter, but I'm not sure how and I don't want to break anything trying to pry it off or something. The top dust filter is magnetic and can be taken off easily without removing any parts, but this one is behind the front...
  2. Saltukhan

    Question What are your favorite mesh patterns in mesh PC cases?

    Hello. As in the title, I wonder which mesh patterns you like in Mesh PC cases. For example, which patterns such as honeycomb, circles, triangles fit your style? Thank you for your answers.
  3. S

    Question Need help deciding between Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB White and NZXT H9 Flow White for my white-themed PC build!

    Hey, fellow PC builders! I'm currently in the process of planning my white-themed PC build, and I've hit a roadblock when it comes to choosing the perfect PC case. I've narrowed it down to two options: Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB White NZXT H9 Flow White However, there's a slight hitch—my...
  4. J

    Question Basic PC Case advice please

    Does anyone know of a gaming PC case with a completely flat & featureless top, ie. no buttons, no vents etc? Any help appreciated.
  5. mossi

    Question What is the best looking PC case with a tempered glass window you can think of in your opinion (any suggestions are welcome) ?

    The title is pretty much self explanatory. I've been mulling over getting a quiet case vs a good looking case but I've come to the conclusion that I can pretty much make any case silent with the right components. So I've decided to go on a hunt for a really nice looking case for my next one...
  6. Tennis987

    Question Small form factor case that fits an ATX motherboard?

    Hey all, I am building a small desk PC for my nephew on his birthday that he will use to play some light games like Minecraft and other's. I plan on giving him my old Ryzen 2600 CPU that currently sits in my MSI B450 Tomahawk motherboard with a Hyper 212 EVO and was wondering what case's you...
  7. J

    Question Could someone recommend a full tower case?

    I’m completely at a loss for what case I should get. I looked around vaguely, purely through google searches. My problem is I don’t know anything about this stuff, like which manufacturers are good, which cases might be overpriced, etc. The overall look I’m going for is simple and square. No...
  8. T

    [SOLVED] Side panel water build up???

    There seems to be water building up in the tempered glass side panel of my case, is this bad? Idk how long it has been there, what could cause this? Can humidity cause this? It has been raining a lot recently and the air felt abnormally cold.
  9. P

    [SOLVED] Chassis and System fans

    I have a gigabyte b450-ds3h motherboard...I'm not planning to buy a new motherboard yet. my mobo has only 1 system fan in it (that's where i plugged my radiator fans) then the three case fans were inserted in my power supply. what if i upgraded into h500 cooler master or lian li lancool 215 then...
  10. I0wana0answer0837474774

    Question USB 2.0 ports on pc case doesno*t work

    Can someone help me solve this problem. Now let me explain my usb 2.0 ports on my new pc case dont work. My motherboard only support 2.0 usb and when i open up my new case there was two cables for usb one with blue end i think it is 3.0 and one normal connector for usb 2.0 idk why but usb 2.0...
  11. zeus..

    [SOLVED] Not enough type c usb 3.2 gen 2 ports.

    Hi, I would like to build a pc with the Asus Rog Strix B550-f WiFi motherboard and the case being the Corsair 4000d airflow. When I listed them in Pcpartpicker.com, it said that the motherboard does not have sufficient 3.2 gen 2 or gen 1 headers so the case usb 3.2 gen 2 type C port will not be...
  12. T

    [SOLVED] What case is this?

    I know it's a corsair case (I'd bought it off a friend a few years back) but I cannot remember the model he told me it was. I'm looking into getting an AIO cooler so I wanted to be certain what would fit into the top panel before I bought it, and I mean I could guess what would but I'd rather be...
  13. HuskyZ

    [SOLVED] Future setup

    Hello so I have a pc that ive been using for few years now. Its an intel core i7 2600 and a gtx 1650. Since the gpu prices are insane right now i cant upgrade my gtx 1650 but i totally want a setup with an i5 11400f that will have my gtx 1650 but will suport an rtx 3060 later on. Ive been trying...
  14. HuskyZ

    [SOLVED] New motherboard

    So few years ago i bought a HP Compaq 8200 Elite CMT PC in which i swapped the processor for an i7 2600 8gb of ram and a gtx 1650 later on. But in 2021 this isnt really that good in most games im playing and i do get some really annoying visible fps drops. I wanted to change my processor for...
  15. K

    [SOLVED] 12V RGB Led Strip Sync via Splitter for NZXT H210 case ?

    12V RGB Led Strip Sync via Splitter/Hub/Controller for NZXT H210 case. Hi all, So this is my very first time building on an ITX based system. Below are the specs: Case: NZXT H210 Case (not H210i). Mobo: MSI B450i Mini-ITX. RGB Led Strip: 12v from Amazon UK...
  16. L

    [SOLVED] Airflow pc, What is the best fan position

    Hello! I have a new computer case, but I have a problem with the fan connected above the HDD slot in the picture below. Do I need to put air in or out? Photo link: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2985/u6ckEn.jpg
  17. J

    [SOLVED] unsure where to install 120mm aio on case

    Received cooler master 120mm aio and I'm unsure on where I should install it in my case. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. The case is cooler master masterbox mb311l and I currently have 3 fans installed. 2 in the front of the case and one in the rear.
  18. Moth254KF

    [SOLVED] Is the Cougar Gemini M has good airflow for gpus?

    Hi, I saw this case at offer some my ask is, It has good airflow for gpus? I am thinking to get a 1660 gtx in March (as a reference point) so I do not know if it will give troubles to the gpu's temperature because of the close space. The sctok fan will work or should I get more fans? Or choose...
  19. R

    [SOLVED] Am I powering this component incorrectly?

    So I have this here fan hub: https://www.newegg.com/p/0ZK-08UH-09FN2?Description=PC%201%20to%208%204Pin%20Molex%20Cooler%20Cooling%20Fan%20Hub&cm_re=PC_1%20to%208%204Pin%20Molex%20Cooler%20Cooling%20Fan%20Hub-_-9SIAK2CBX92664-_-Product&quicklink=true I'm using a 4 pin ATX to Molex...
  20. G

    [SOLVED] What case would fit this build?

    Hello, Im looking for a case with a CLEARLESS window so im able to see the rgb lights inside. I would like to the case to have hdd and ssd storage places and my budget is £70-90 max. I have a gtx 1070, asus prime z490-a and Cooler Master MasterAir MA410M Processor cooler and a antec 750w...
  21. A

    [SOLVED] What fans to put at the top of my case??

    Hello, I would like to ask you what fans should I put at the top of my case. I was thinking about putting 2 x Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM 140mm as exhaust at the top. Would it be better if I put them as intake? Is there a better fan than Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM 140mm top case fan? ( And cost less than...
  22. jberrrrt

    [SOLVED] Case fans have two molex connectors

    We purchased a case yesterday named Viking Shield VKS-34. Not much info on the internet for it, let alone a website. The issue I have is with its pre-installed case fans (three pieces on the front) that do not light up even when they're spinning. They're plugged directly to the PSU using their 4...
  23. johnnyt020

    Question What is causing water/liquid droplets to form on glass panel of pc case?

    I've cleaned the glass panel at least 3 different times now and each time by the end of the day I can begin to see small droplets form again. Absolutely no water cooling components are inside my build, I have a 2080 super, Ryzen 7 3700x, no droplets found on any of the components, just on the...
  24. klintrock07

    [SOLVED] PC Case and Monitor electric shocks

    Hi, I am having a problem with my computer case and monitor. Everytime I touch the case, there are electricity coming from it specially on the usb ports although its tolerable. The weird part is that the glass panel has electric shocks as well. there also some parts of my monitor like screws or...
  25. pedry

    [SOLVED] Help me find a case...

    My current pc case is many years old (i dont know exactly) but it has got a small bend in the backplate that fits to the mobo wich i think is a reason for my prev mobo to break. In the prosses of trying to fix what i originally thought was the cpu being problematic i broke my cpu as well...
  26. M

    [SOLVED] where can i buy a thermaltake chaser mk-1 for new build?

    see my old dell pc getting old. i bought most of my parts, but my dad got skin cancer before i could get case. now discontinued i need to find t.
  27. Renato Cvikic

    Question best case for 230x460mm space

    I got really small space in my table for my pc case..Its only 230mm wide and 460mm height and I'm looking for optimal pc case with great airflow-.. Foe now best option seems to be Fractal Design Focus G.. Does anyone have any better suggestion?
  28. S

    Question What on earth is the name of this case?

    Hi guys! I recently grabbed this case in a used deal for really cheap. It's not too bad, it has a TG side panel and some cool led lights in the front. It's also Micro- ATX, I have uploaded some photos here: View: https://imgur.com/a/887vfUY Does anybody know what case is this? I can't find it...
  29. D

    [SOLVED] i7 8700(non k) running at very high temperatures while gaming

    Hi, Below are my system specs - MOTHERBOARD (Chipset - Z370) = Asus TUF Z370 PRO gaming CPU(Socket - LGA 1151) = i7 8700 GPU = ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Twin Fan RAM = Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR 4 SSD = Samsung 750 evo 120GB HDD = Seagate Barracuda(Green) ST1000DM010-2EP102 1TB PSU =...
  30. O

    Question how easily compatible are pc cases

    My pc is a dell optipex 7010 dt . It comes in a low profile case and I found out that it only has a 50 watt gpu slot. As the gpus I want to use require more power than that I would like one with a 6 pin connector. The only problem is that lp cards don't come with these. So I am wondering how...
  31. FaithOnHuman

    Question Will it fit? Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 or Noctua D15s - Crosair 200R

    Hey there, I would like to change my CPU cooler, I was thinking BeQuite Dark Rock Pro 4, but since I have the Corsair Carbide 200R I am not sure that the cooler is going to fit. According to the sites, it will fit but... in be quite's site it gives measurements without the bracket. Is the...
  32. Chris_hippo

    Question Rgb signs?

    Hey guys, Has anybody come across programmable scrolling text signs that will fit in a pc case. Thanks in advance!
  33. I

    Question Which case to use for this set up?

    Greetings, I've decided to build my first computer part to part but im stuck in which pc case should i use.Im in a budget so i cant spend a lot in a pc case. First of all i need a midi ATX pc case. I was thinking about 1)Sharkoon VG5-V 2)CoolerMaster CMP 500 3)Aerocool aero-500 and last but...
  34. Y

    Question Should I upgrade my pc case from a CoolerMaser Masterbox lite 3.1 to a NZXT H500?

    I have a CoolerMaster Masterbox Lite 3.1 micro ATX case, non-TG version. Which is housing a Ryzen 5 2600 with a Deepcool RGB cooler 2x8gb 2400mhz Corsair vengeance ram, NON RGB. Gigabyte GTX 1060 3gb OC Asus Prime B450M-A Corsair CX450M psu Is it worth it for me to get a NZXT H500 or any...
  35. P

    Question Can’t fit this SSD in my Corsair PC case.

    I don’t know what im doing wrong i have a kingston sa400 ssd 240gb 2.5 inch sata3 and my pc case has two ssd holders on the back panel i tried putting the ssd in the holder one side doesn’t go in please help, my pc case is a Corsair Carbide 275r series thanks
  36. P

    Question anyone know a good Micro ATX Case with 170mm CPU clearance?

    i have a cpu fan cooler which is Coolmaster Masterair MA610P and plan to build a gaming rig, the dimension of the cpu fan cooler is DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) 130.9 x 112.8 x 166.5 mm , so i am asking if you guys know any cool tampered glass pc cases with a 170mm CPU Clearance? i had an earlier pc...
  37. M

    [SOLVED] Looking for a decently compact case

    After getting a test-bench case for my last PC build (a Cooler Master HAF XB Evo) and trying it for the past half a year or so, I'm not a big fan of it. Might've liked it more if there was a top-side window or something, but since that doesn't seem to exist anymore... well. Because of this...
  38. S

    Question Can anyone recommend me a full tower size PC case that is tempered glass on ALL sides? Or something close

    Hello all, I am looking for a huge PC case which is a full tower or bigger and the feature that I want on it is tempered glass on all side including the top, bottom, front, back and sides. I am NOT looking for the ones where there is just tempered glass on just the side panel. Also, I am...
  39. A

    Question Need a better case

    I need a better PC case with better cooling and decent look (tempered glass) My budget for case 250 USD My spec- i9-7960x processor Asus x299 deluxe Motherboard Quadro p4000 gpu Corsair vengeance lpx 64gb ram Corsair H115i liquid cooler Please give suggestions
  40. T

    Question Can I remove the motherboard to a new pc case without touching the CPU cooler?

    I'm planning on changing my pc case to Nzxt H500 and I'm not sure whether I have to remove the CPU AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with its stock cooler from the MB. And also whether the 2 stock case fans are enough. I'm not planning to OC anything Helo appreciated