Case selection. Mid vs Full

[ERTO MUDD]

I have everything decided upon on my first ever build, besides the case. I am getting extremely hung up on aesthetics, air flow, size, work area inside and price. I am in love with 2 full towers but I am unsure if it is overkill for my particular build.

- Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced
- Thor V2

I can not find a mid tower that truly catches my eye. There were a few Corsair cases I was interested in but after reading reviews, it seemed as if many people were commented on having difficulty with the space inside.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TQjfm8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TQjfm8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($404.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1432.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-04 00:29 EDT-0400

 

[N3rdR4ge]

mod vs full is just a preference. mid is fine for 90% of builders.

how about the h440?
https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-H440-Tower-Black-Window/dp/B015401I06/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478234953&sr=1-4&keywords=nzxt+case

if you'd like a bigger window:
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Window-Gaming-Computer-CA-1G7-00M1WN-02/dp/B01L0EMAZ2/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1478235059&sr=8-26&keywords=red+computer+case
or
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Acrylic-Window-PH-ES515PA_BK/dp/B019GAWWP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478235309&sr=8-1&keywords=enthoo

Heres another i favorited a while back:
https://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Enforcer-Computer-Windowed/dp/B004WK3KKQ

 

[ERTO MUDD]

mod vs full is just a preference. mid is fine for 90% of builders.

how about the h440?
https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-H440-Tower-Black-Window/dp/B015401I06/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478234953&sr=1-4&keywords=nzxt+case

if you'd like a bigger window:
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Window-Gaming-Computer-CA-1G7-00M1WN-02/dp/B01L0EMAZ2/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1478235059&sr=8-26&keywords=red+computer+case
or
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Acrylic-Window-PH-ES515PA_BK/dp/B019GAWWP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478235309&sr=8-1&keywords=enthoo

Heres another i favorited a while back:
https://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Enforcer-Computer-Windowed/dp/B004WK3KKQ

Thanks for the suggestions! I am definitely digging the CM Storm Enforcer, that is a wicked looking case. So if mid or full is just a preference, I could easily go with the Enforcer or the 932 no problem?

I just want to add, I am so stoked to build my first PC! I've been watching and reading everything on the Cryorig H5 for the past hour and that alone has me too pumped to go to bed hahahaa. It just looks so awesome...lol

 

[N3rdR4ge]

i had a feeling you'd like that one.

full towers really only give you a few more options which arent really necessary.
-better cable management (sometimes)
-more room to build in
-supports many more hard drives slots and hard drive bays
-larger windows
-more fan options and better airflow (sometimes)

overall mid is fine for a first time builder. i went from mid to full on my last two builds. really made no difference to me. you only build it once or twice and use it for years anyway. i only upgraded because i have 8 hard drive slots filled.

the cryorig h5 is definitely nice. it wasnt around when i built but it would be my first choice for a budget cooler on my next build. i'm on my 3rd and these things still excite me. you can see my current on my signature in all my posts.

i can help you put a build together too if you'd like.

just tell me the following:
1) What is your max budget and country of residence?
2) Will your budget include tax/shipping/rebates or not?
3) What will you use the machine for mostly?
4) Do you plan to overclock?
5) Which of the following do you need included in that budget?
-Monitor
-Wifi Card
-CD/DVD Drive
-Mouse/Keyboard
-Operating System
-Speakers
6) Are you planning on a color match or theme?