What's the best full tower case?

[Guest]

Hey Toms Hardware gurus! Just wondering if anyone could tell me what is, or some very good full tower cases?

Q 1: Why are you asking this question?

Answer: Because I'm building my first high end rig, and I want a nice big case! My theme I want to go for is redish blackish, mainly because of the parts I'm getting.

Q 2: What are the parts going into a full tower case?

Answer: I need a full tower case that fits an ATX Motherboard!
Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VI Extreme.
CPU: i7 4770K.
I need a case that fits this CPU coolers radiator!
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platnium
I need a case that will fit not only 1 of these but 2 down the track!
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II
I need a case that holds a lot of storage!
HDD(s): 2x Western Digital Caviar Black 3TB.
SSD: 1x Samsung 840 EVO 128Gb 1x Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
PSU: Corsair AX1200i

Q 3: What is your price range?

Answer: About $300-$350.

Q 4: Where are you located?

Answer: Australia.

If anyone can help me out, I will be grateful!

(I'd also like a case with a lot of air flow, and quite too! Anything that's bang for buck, and fits all my parts I'm happy with!)

 

[tambeshakunt]

Hi,

How about the following??:

1)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Obsidian-750D-Tower-Black/dp/B00EB6O4N8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382290279&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+obsidian+750d

2)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-HAF-USB-Case/dp/B003OESTP2/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290320&sr=1-10&keywords=full+tower+pc+case

3) http://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-Phantom-USB-Tower-Chassis/dp/B003WE9WQO/ref=sr_1_11?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290320&sr=1-11&keywords=full+tower+pc+case

4)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-P280-Performance-Expansions-Standard/dp/B005X3E5BO/ref=sr_1_14?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290320&sr=1-14&keywords=full+tower+pc+case

5)http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Win-E-ATX-Transparent-Gaming/dp/B009VXAZ0C/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290389&sr=1-5&keywords=full+tower+pc+case

6)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Storm-Stryker-XL-ATX/dp/B0083XVWSA/ref=sr_1_21?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290389&sr=1-21&keywords=full+tower+pc+case

7)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractal-Design-Define-Series-Tower/dp/B004GE3YMC/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1382290468&sr=8-19&keywords=xl+atx+case

8)http://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-Switch-810-Tower-Chassis/dp/B00752QYOC/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1382290480&sr=8-21&keywords=xl+atx+case

hope this helps!!

 

[mcdonh]

this is completely overkill but the corsair 900D is the beast of the case world

 

[Ascendance]

Check out this link for some Full tower cases, PC Case Gear is an excellent Australian only retailer, with reasonable shipping and an amazing range of products.

 

[ssddx]

i'm running a red and black theme as well. i have a corsair 800d and i can tell you that it is very well built and easy to work with.

i would recommend any of the corsair cases (800d, 900d, etc) but in terms of maximum cooling performance cases with a mesh front with a whole linup of fans such as the antec 900, 902 and 950 may be better. rather cheaply built in comparison though.

 

[Guest]

this is completely overkill but the corsair 900D is the beast of the case world

What do you mean this is overkill? What is?

 

[Guest]

i'm running a red and black theme as well. i have a corsair 800d and i can tell you that it is very well built and easy to work with.

i would recommend any of the corsair cases (800d, 900d, etc) but in terms of maximum cooling performance cases with a mesh front with a whole linup of fans such as the antec 900, 902 and 950 may be better. rather cheaply built in comparison though.

How big do you think the 800D is compared to like a CM Cosmos II or something?

 

[ssddx]

that is my 800d next to a 40" tv and an apc battery backup for scaling purposes.

in decimal inches...

800d: 24x9x24
900d: 25.6x9.9x27.2
cosmos ii: 27.7x13.5x26.1

what mcdonh meant by overkill is that there are much cheaper cases that will get the job done. its like buying a porche to drive to work when a honda civic would work. there are vast differences in build quality for sure but they both accomplish the same task.

i've used many cases and in terms of build quality the only two which so far i've come to respect are lian-li (which although astronomically expensive in some cases is also built like a bloody tank) and corsair (which just oozes quality. perhaps not the best cooling layout of all but not terrible). of course there are other cases which would work (many have been listed by others in this thread) so its really a matter of picking two answers.

cooling or style?
cheap or quality?

 

[Guest]

Ssddx just pumping out the case lecture! I like your style man! I think ill go with the 800D, I like its "I'm not going to transform into a car and drive away, but ill sit on your desk and look badass with badass $&@! in me!"

Thanks for you help man!

 

[ssddx]

one thing to note about the 800d though.

it is usb2 (at least in the version i have)

not sure if they revamped it for usb3 or not (just look around)

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no trouble. just thought i'd share since i have one.