What ATX Mid Case for my build.

[Shockeray]

Here is my build...
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1EFcz

I need to know what Mid ATX case I should get. I would like one that I can fit a 200mm fan on the front, and the Phanteks CPU Cooler needs to fit.

The case I was thinking about using was the CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced. Even though it is only for sale on Ebay.

TheBigTroll reccomended the Fractal Arc Midi R2. I don't really like how it's fan configuration is set up though.

Should I get one of these, or is there a better case?

 

[Varun Ramesh]

Corsair Obsidian 350D is a nice choice.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I use the Corsair 500R is a ton of builds....it has 200m side fan and fits the Phanteks PH-TC14-PE

If ya not ina hurry, it's betwenn $75 and $90 on n ewegg every other week....with an extra $20 off on the combo if ya get TX650 PSU

 

[boulbox]

There are many good cases out there.

If price is a bit of an issue, Fractal Arc midi r2 is a great case for $64 but it does not have room to fit a 200mm fan(i have run 24 hr burn test in the case before it all works out even with overclocking CPU(ivy bridge) around 4.5Ghz. The 500R is great sadly it is $130 as of right now on newegg(NCIX is at $80) you may also want to invest on a fan filter(or leg stockings) for the 200mm because it can be a dust magnet. And i would also recommend the Cooler Master Haf XM. I would say it has the best airflow out of the 3 but the fan filters are utter crap and i suggest replacing them.

Fractal: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw
Corsair 500R: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rwt
CM Haf XM: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc922xmkkn1

 

[Shockeray]

Corsair Obsidian 350D is a nice choice.

The 350D is a Micro ATX case.

I use the Corsair 500R is a ton of builds....it has 200m side fan and fits the Phanteks PH-TC14-PE
If ya not ina hurry, it's betwenn $75 and $90 on n ewegg every other week....with an extra $20 off on the combo if ya get TX650 PSU

That one seems very bulky, maybe designed for watercooling.

 

[boulbox]

The 500R design is for airflow and cable management. Does seem bulky but it should fit where a Fractal Arc midi R2 and HAF 912 should fit(maybe not on a shelf where it is a perfect tight square/rectangle)

 

[Shockeray]

What about the CoolerMaster HAF XM?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The C70 is decent, and he CM XB is very interesting

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119265

 

[boulbox]

CoolerMaster HAF XM is a great case. As i have said on the first post it is a dust magnet. It has plenty of space and great cable management not to mention a solid build. You may want to invest on some quality dust filters(for front and for side if you are putting more fans on it).

The C70 is decent but it is overpriced for what you really get. It also has very restricted airflow as you can read up on it on a few reviews.

 

[Shockeray]

Okay, I'll get the XM.

 

[Shockeray]

Well, this is what I got and it works great!

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/HP6
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($223.99 @ Staples)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor ($193.58 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1447.46