[SOLVED] Please help me select an alternate case for this build

[Diaa]

Do you suggest another more modern case? I prefer something clean with a side window. Also looking for at least 2 (preferably 3) 5.25" bays.

Here's the current build (I've marked the items that have already been purchased): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Diaa/saved/mjrZwP

Budget: sub $275? (I'm flexible on this)

Thank you!

 

[Hellfire13]

Clean with side window...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Case | Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case | $156.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $156.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-02 00:32 EST-0500 |


Also for the PSU, I would go with something more tried and tested like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Power Supply | Corsair RM (2019) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $134.99 @ Corsair
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $134.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-02 00:42 EST-0500 |

 

[MyMindIsBlank]

You are kind of in a weird spot, as a lot of the sweet looking cases do not support 5" bays anymore.

 

[HappyTrails]

Yes I understand cases changed. Had 2 optical drives in old case new case have none. Only time I use optical is for DVD but found I just not use it very much so just not in new case.

 

[Diaa]

Clean with side window...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Case | Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case | $156.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $156.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-02 00:32 EST-0500 |


Also for the PSU, I would go with something more tried and tested like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Power Supply | Corsair RM (2019) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $134.99 @ Corsair
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $134.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-02 00:42 EST-0500 |

Thank you!

Thoughts on this case?

https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/1473


Also, regarding the PSU, I just ordered it yesterday (unfortunately right before seeing your message). Is it worth returning or do you think the one from the build will do?

 

[Hellfire13]

Thoughts on this case?

https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/1473

Oh yeah absolutely. Great case if you can afford it. The PSU shroud can be a tad painful to handle, otherwise its top notch.

Also, regarding the PSU, I just ordered it yesterday (unfortunately right before seeing your message). Is it worth returning or do you think the one from the build will do?

I am not sure to be honest. Its a fairly recent release than the other Supernova models and there are not many independent reviews out there. It is good enough according to this one with DC-DC converters and jap caps and all...
https://www.vortez.net/news_story/evga_intros_supernova_ga_series_gold_rated_psus.html
But as I said, it lacks behind in the charts due to lack of info...

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Your call mate.