Which case should I get??

[Jordannn15]

Here is the case I have now: http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353800981&sr=8-1&keywords=gamma+classic

I want to get a big case with good airflow and cable management. Might also get water cooling this year or next year.

The cases I was looking were the CM HAF X, the NZXT Switch 810, and the CM Storm Stryker.

Specs if you need to know are:

CPU: i5-2500k
GPU: GTX 560 ti (upgrading to a 660 ti at christmas)
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 500gb
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Mk II Silencer 950w


Any other questions or suggestions other than those cases ask/post, thanks!

 

[StrangeInstance]

LOL DAT PSU.


Thats a bit overkill, you could pull that off with like a 450w PSU, but anyways, get the Trooper-X I have it atm and its AHHHMAZING

 

[Jordannn15]

Can I really trust you aren't you the one I just posted on your thread.

Edit: That trolling thread about if an i3-2100 will bottleneck 4 7970's?

Edit: And I know my psu is overkill lol but it was on sale and it would be good for sli or xfire if I ever do it.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The Corsair 500R would be my choice over all of those. It gets better reviews and is cheaper than any of the alternatives

HAF-X 8.95 rating $130
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=567&Itemid=99999999&limit=1&limitstart=5

NZXT 810 - 8.8 rating $170
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=868&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5

CM Storm Stryker - 9.2 rating $160
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=960&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=7

Corsair 500R - 9.25 rating $120
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=767&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5

 

[Jordannn15]

thats a mid tower i want a full tower sorry

 

[Jordannn15]

Anyone else have an opinion or suggestion?

 

[rwayne]

My preference is the NZXT Switch 810 or the Phantom 820.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146098

You may also want to consider the original Phantom:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146066

Right now it is at $119 with free shipping and there is a promocode for 20% off which will bring it down even more.
However the promo code ends tomorrow

I also like the Storm Striker.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260

 

[Jordannn15]

Yeah I was looking at the phantom too but I don't like the design. So you picked the switch 810 and the stryker so which one of those do you think would be better for water/air cooling, cable management, and overall space?

 

[valkain]

Just to throw this out there I'm a fan of the Raven 3 case. The Raven 3 is quite a bit different from the norm. If your focused on good QUIET air flow and cable management, this case is a good choice. It's hard to compare it to other case given its vertical air flow design, but the cable area behind the motherboard is large enough to place 4 hard drives, 2 ssd drives as well as 7x 5.25 bays in the front.

Price point is pretty reasonable if you buy it from NCIX as they have free shipping and a lower price point than new egg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163185

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63867&vpn=RV03B-WA&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology

Given its unusual design, you best double check to see if everything fits, most notably you need to measure your PSU, and Heat Sink. I believe the model you have should fit since it looks like standard size. You cannot use any extra long PSU. The Raven 3 can also comfortably fit a Noctua NH-D14. If you use a sealed or custom water cooling, it might pose some potential difficulties with mounting.

 

[Jordannn15]

Just to throw this out there I'm a fan of the Raven 3 case. The Raven 3 is quite a bit different from the norm. If your focused on good QUIET air flow and cable management, this case is a good choice. It's hard to compare it to other case given its vertical air flow design, but the cable area behind the motherboard is large enough to place 4 hard drives, 2 ssd drives as well as 7x 5.25 bays in the front.

Price point is pretty reasonable if you buy it from NCIX as they have free shipping and a lower price point than new egg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163185

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63867&vpn=RV03B-WA&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology

Given its unusual design, you best double check to see if everything fits, most notably you need to measure your PSU, and Heat Sink. I believe the model you have should fit since it looks like standard size. You cannot use any extra long PSU. The Raven 3 can also comfortably fit a Noctua NH-D14. If you use a sealed or custom water cooling, it might pose some potential difficulties with mounting.

Yeah that case looks cool, its just not the case for me. Thanks anyway!

 

[Jordannn15]

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