Which is the better First time build case, Corsair Graphite 230t or Vengeance C70

[Mr Aceman]

Hey there guys and gals, Ace here,

I's gotta question for ya. I am looking at building a computer and was wondering which case I should choose. I know the 230T is a very recent case and not many people that I have seen actually own one or know much about it, but I think it looks great and has a lot of great features for a compact mid Tower case. Onto the C70, I have seen some great builds using this awesome case and I would love to build my own in a case like this one. I guess the only cons I can think of would be the inability to fit a 240 Rad in the 230T and the fan holes in the window of the C70.

BTW here is my "To Be" System build:

-Intel Core i5 3570k
-Asus sabertooth z77 OR ASRock Extreme 6
-Sapphire r9 280x Toxic 3gb for 230T OR Nvidia 670??? for C70
-Corsair RM850 PSU
-Corsair Vengeance Ram 16GB 1866 Ram
-Maybe a H100i for the C70
-WD Black Hard drive 2TB

Any advise would be greatly appreciated people! Also, it would be cool if anyone with photos of builds using the two chassis' could post them here. thanks Guys and Gals

Peace,

Mr Aceman

 

[Outlander_04]

Pick the case you like the most

Is this a gaming system?

 

[Mr Aceman]

Yeah, It would be mainly used for Gaming and Editing. Haa, that's the problem,I like them both...

 

[ZionZA]

well then buy both and sit them next to each other while just using the one 😛

 

[Mr Aceman]

Haa, that would be nice, if I had the money...

 

[Mr Aceman]

So yeah, does anyone actually own a Corsair 230t yet? Any comments on it?

 

[Outlander_04]

I havent seen the 230t but I checked it out online and it looks good

 

[KingKnight]

For my first build I'm goinging with the c70 in my opinion, it has an amazing design and good airflow and a lot of customization you could do.

 

[Mr Aceman]

Yeah that is what i have decided on, Build will be happening soon

 

[KingKnight]

Ok, have fun! 😀 and don't forget to choose "best answer"!

 

[RazerZ]

Have you looked at a NXZT Phantom?

 

[Mr Aceman]

That was actually one of the first cases i looked at when getting into building but I prefer the more rugged look of the C70.

 

[RazerZ]

That was actually one of the first cases i looked at when getting into building but I prefer the more rugged look of the C70.

Here's a great priced case with the same look 😉

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-gx700

 

[Mr Aceman]

Haa, Yeah, This is the same as the phantom. the build quality on this case is poor though. I am going to go with the C70, for now. I am thinking of building a second home 'Puter in the 230t. Thanks guys.

 

[KingKnight]

NZXT Cases look kinda plastic IMO with the shiny paint and I never really liked doors. :/ I've head the c70 for about 1-2 weeks now and i have to say, It's very solid and not shiny, the clips at the back provide very good cable management I don't know what some people are saying about noise and airflow, obviously it's a 99% metal case and some vibration would make some noise, and since it also has holes in the right panel for fans some noise will pass through it too but you can easily throw in 20$ and get a smoked/clear version from mnpctech And I think the airflow isn't any worse than any other corsair case it has good options for a closed loop or even a custom water loop! It also has 10 places for fan mounting the ability to mount a fan on the drive cages really improves airflow. And obviously if you're not gonna tidy up them cables you're gonna have bad temps. Oh yeah, and also, I'm not a fan of military stuff, I'm not obsessed with guns i'm not into wearing camo style clothes, etc. But I really liked the design, it's perfect, not too over the top, not too doesn't-look-like-military-at-all. just right Im a happy owner of the case and its perfect size for a mid-tower

Edit: Also, don't forget to choose best answer!!! It helps people find it better