Discussion I need help looking for a suitable case.

[Kiddwikked]

Trying to cobble together a full pc build to sell to get rid of spare parts. Running into a problem. I have 9 lian li uni fans and a 2080 with a 240 rad. I have all parts but a case. I need a case that will fit a 360 aio at the top, 3 fans at the front and the 240 in the back.. I think that is the best config, could put gpu rad in front but dont think its ideal with looks. I cannot seem to find many cases that fit this need. The corsair 5000d would work, already have one in current build but is spendy and I am looking got maximize profit. I could " upgrade" my current case but I think the 5000d is awesome lol.. are there any cases in the 100-150 range that can fit 10 fans? White is preferred. Been looking for days. thanks

 

[Ralston18]

Go back a step:

Is there really a requirement for 9 or 10 fans?

The objective is cooling and performance - not the number, the size, and the specs of the fans.....

What you must really look at are supported fan configurations for any given case.

Which also includes all of the hosted system components: CPU, GPU, AIO, drive(s), etc..

6 fans may well be more effective and efficient than 10 fans. Likely less costly.

The latter (10 fans) possibly even being counter productive.

Never let form get in the way of function.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

 

[geofelt]

My advice is to sell the individual parts on Ebay.
Look up your parts in used condition.
Filter on completed auctions.
In green, you will see what that item actually sold for.

Buyers are particular about the parts and cases.
You are unlikely to find a buyer that wants your particular mix of case/cpu/psu/ram/...
Add to that, cases are expensive to ship so you reduce your buyers to the local population.

 

[Misgar]

I bought a case on eBay, but the seller failed to pack it properly and it didn't survive the fall off the tail gate of a delivery truck on to concrete. The wheels on the bottom of the case were driven up into the baseplate and the side panels were bent. I got a full refund from eBay but the seller didn't get any compensation from the shippers, because he'd chosen the wrong insurance.

These days I only buy second hand systems if I can collect them locally from people who can't be bothered with the hassle of packing things up and arranging expensive shipping. You can pick up some absolute bargains when sellers limit themselves to the surrounding area.

Better to sell your components individually to people who want them, than risk making a loss selling a complete system which might only have a limited audience due to its unique nature.

 

[Kiddwikked]

Go back a step:

Is there really a requirement for 9 or 10 fans?

The objective is cooling and performance - not the number, the size, and the specs of the fans.....

What you must really look at are supported fan configurations for any given case.

Which also includes all of the hosted system components: CPU, GPU, AIO, drive(s), etc..

6 fans may well be more effective and efficient than 10 fans. Likely less costly.

The latter (10 fans) possibly even being counter productive.

Never let form get in the way of function.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

Yes, there is a requirement. I already have ALL the parts I need to build a computer. I have 9 Lian Li Uni fans that I want to use. There is no cost. I want to use them all to get rid of them all.

 

[Ralston18]

This:

"I want to use them all to get rid of them all."

That is a desire - not a requirement.

Install the necessary fans in a configuration that keeps the system cool. Sell/trade/giveaway the remaining fans if you simply do not want to have them around.

Although spare fans can be very handy.