Good budget case for under $50

[ALEXPREDATOR]

i am trying to find a budget case for under $50 that will suit my needs. my pc specs are

-intel core i5 4460
-asrock h97 aniversary micro atx lga1150
-g.skill ares series 4x2 8gb
-evga geforce gtx 950 2gb ssc
-xfx ts 550w psu

i want to make sure i get optimal cooling and enough space for my components without it being crammed. it'd really help if you guys could help me out here

 

[IDProG]

Corsair Carbide 88R

 

[jpatrick2]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

^ $10 off, $20 rebate

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

I was looking at the case and it only includes 1 rear 120mm fan. Will that keep the system cool without overclocking it? Or should i purchase more fans and install them?

 

[IDProG]

Of course. It's a budget case. What do you expect? Add more fans and you're good.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would have at least one rear exhaust , one top exhaust and 1 front intake.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

for future upgrades which case would most likely do the job. the corsair carbide 88r or the cm haf 912?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The Haf 912.

 

[jpatrick2]

haf 912, the corsair limits you to microATX.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

i was looking and there is a haf 912 without the front panel 3.0 header for 39.99, the one with the usb 3.0 is $50. Which would be the better option here?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get the one with 3.0 because your board has a 3.0 header.

 

[jpatrick2]

^ what he said.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

the case wouldn't have any clearance issues when a radiator is installed? just curious. planning to go water cooling in the near future

 

[jpatrick2]

you're motherboard is microATX, that case can fit ATX sized motherboards, so it will be bigger than you need. You should be able to mount a radiator in the front (you may have to remove drive bays) or top of the case.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's not a great case for water cooling.

 

[jpatrick2]

Also, why do you want to water cool that processor?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Also, why do you want to water cool that processor?

Exactly , not really needed with a locked CPU.

 

[IDProG]

If you want water cooling, spend $10 more and buy NZXT S340.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

hahaha. just a silly question. I would like to add water cooling asthetic wise. i know it would be a waste since its not an overclockable processor but it just came to mind.

 

[IDProG]

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/tD38TW/nzxt-case-cas340wbr1

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

I think i'll go with the cm haf 912 since it suits all my needs and sits at a good price

 

[madmatt30]

Deepcool kendomen , can't be beat for a $50 case IMO.

http://pcpartpicker.com/search/?cc=us&q=Kendomen

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

im tied up right now. that kendomen has 5 preinstalled fans.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

By the looks of it the kendomen looks better asthetically and has more accessibility and expandability. this really does look like a steal

 

[madmatt30]

Like I said, hard to beat, $25 -30 worth of fans alone in it