How do you pick a case for your motherboard

[Brozone]

Hi this is my first time building a gaming pc and I am having trouble finding a case for my asus z170 deluxe motherboard. I really like the cooler master haf x but I am not sure that it is compatible with my motherboard and even if it is compatible is there a better case that you could recommend? ( my budget for a case is about 300)

 

[BadActor]

The motherboard you selected is an ATX motherboard and as such, requires a case which accommodates that standard. The Cooler Master HAF supports ATX, micro ATX, and EATX, so you are good with that case. The sizes of the case will vary and you should choose based on where it will be placed, how much room you need for other components, looks, etc. If you are running a basic build without a lot of HDD's and very large video card, you could use a mid-tower like the Corsair 200R. Whatever case you choose, check the specs to make sure the video card and CPU cooler have enough clearance.

 

[rwoody]

Your motherboard is ATX, which is the most common size of motherboard. It also happens to be the most common size used in cases as well. Most cases can support ATX, Micro ATX (a smaller ATX), and Mini ITX (the smallest motherboard). Check the specs of your chosen case before you buy to make sure it supports ATX. The good thing for you is that with an ATX board, you can choose basically any mid-size or full-size tower and be just fine.

If you are interested in a smaller (HTPC style) case, there are some out there that will house an ATX board, just check the specs to be sure.