What Case to Use??

donarvin

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Hey i am currently looking at building a computer, ill link the parts below, however i cant decide on the case that i should go with.

Current Parts:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/1WHKD

I want good cooling from the fans, i dont know if between a mid or a full size.
I have looked at the Thermaltake Chaser and Storm Tropper, but dont know which would be better, espiecally on the difference in size....

Any tips on the build or especially the case would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
If you can find/afford it, I'd recommend changing your SSD from the Samsung 840 EVO to the Samsung 840 PRO. Better performance at a slight price increase (at least here in the states).

The PSU you have listed is slightly larger than you actually need, especially since you will no be oc'ing (non-"K" series cpu and H87 chipset). However, if you are planning to SLI in the future, the PSU is slightly lower than you would need. Here is a reference:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

The above is only a guide, but will give you a rough idea of what size you would need based upon your GPU(s).

Also, I would recommend geting a PSU from a quality manufacturer such as Seasonic, XFX, Corsair (except for the CX series) or Antec.

Finally, as to what case you should get, only you can decide that. As with PSUs, I tend to stay with using/recommending only those made by quality manufacturers such as Cooler Master, Antec, Lian-Li (most are good, but they have a few duds that go under the name of Lancool I think), Silverstone, BitFenix, NZXT and a few others.

For your build, a good mid-tower would probably serve your needs, but if you have the money and room for the case, there is nothing wrong with selecting a full-tower.
 
Would it be better to buy a mid tower and put more fans into that, or buy a full tower??
Main two i have looked at is the storm tropper (full tower), thermal take chaser a31 (mid)