A perfect case for Intel i7 motherboards

[nevos2005]

Hi guys

I have a jeantech 700W power supply (it is an ATX power supply) and was wondering which case is best suited and kitted out for the task of harbinging this monster CPU and motherboard!!

Let me know your recommendations as i would like the most amount of space inside the case but also a case with great cooling attached!

Thanks guys

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Your psu is an ATX power supply, therefore it should fit in just about any ATX mid-tower or full tower case.

If you want the most amount of interior space and great cooling, then you might want to consider a full tower case. The CoolerMaster HAF 932 case is a beast that can handle just about any interior component:

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2810

 

[nevos2005]

Heard that this case is prone to alot of dust?? is this true?

 

[Kaldor]

Any case with fans is prone to dust. Buy filters if its an issue.

 

[stove]

Antec 1200

 

[JohnnyLucky]

I bought my first computer in 1984 and have done my share of upgrading. I also build pc's for friends, neighbors, and girlffriends. As Kaldor correctly pointed out any case with ventilation and fans is prone to dust. It's a matter of performing regularly scheduled maintenance. The dust filters drastically restrict airflow and may impede cooling.

 

[Guest]

Hi
I have the same jeantech psu as yourself and have it installed in a NZXT Tempest which is slightly larger than a normal midi tower (so lots of room)where it mounts at the bottom of the case. As the NXZT has 6 140MM fans everything is kept cool, even the 4870x2 beast mounted in it as well

 

[invisik]

antec 1200 would keep everything nice and cool plus it has space for upgrades.

 

[chookman]

If you have the dosh and like elegance rather than blue flashy lights have a look at Lian-Li's range.

 

[FrozenGpu]

If you have the dosh and like elegance rather than blue flashy lights have a look at Lian-Li's range.

or even the silverstone line, particularly the FT01, the BW model is really nice, and yet very classy.

 

[dragin]

Hello, all! I am attempting to build my first rig. My HP M380N Media Center has been fine for the last six years and I am ready for the Monster type. I started out with the Cooler Master 932 and the 700W RS700 Power Unit. However, my goal was to get into the i7, X58 Motherboard with the new DDR3 memory and the intel core i7 quadcore processor. My question is: Is this i7 stuff compatible with the Cooler Master Case and Power Unit?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Several friends and I all have the CoolerMaster HAF 932. You're psu, motherboard, and other components will fit inside the case without any problem of any kind. In fact, you will have room left over.

 

[dragin]

Thanks JohnnyLucky! I guess I'm really concerned about the i7 x58 Motherboard getting along with the Cooler Master RS700 power unit? Some of the power units listed said they were i7 ready. I'm also going to add the GTX295 and I'm debating on WD and Baracuda 1TB HDD.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Dragin - The veteran posters in this section usually recommended PC Power & Cooling, Corsair, and a small number of other high quality power supplies. I can't remember any of the veterans recommending CoolerMaster power supplies.

 

[uguv]

I wouldn't worry about a PSU being "i7 ready". If it's good quality and has enough juice on the 12v rail(s) then it should be fine.

I found a couple of different RS 700 models...

The modular "Real Power M700" (RS-700-ASAA-A1) has 4x 12v rails @ 19A each. I believe this is a "Tier 3" PSU meaning it's of decent, but not great, quality.

The "UCP 700W" (RS-700-AAAA-A3) also has 4x 12v rails @ 19A each. The Cooler Master UCP series of PSUs are usually listed as "Tier 2" meaning they are very good units.

Nvidia suggests a 680W or higher power supply and the card itself draws up to 289W. You shouldn't have any problem running the GTX 295 with an i7.

I personally like PC Power & Cooling and Corsair units because they use a single 12V rail but I think you'll be ok with that you have.