Atx Case for New Build

[Cpt.Fox]

Hi guys,
Im looking for a new Case at 100-130 bucks, i will put two 140mm fans on it , this is the best i found so far:
this Phanteks has 140m fan slot on rear and front, nice design and size
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Chassis-Window-PH-ES614P_BK/dp/B00K6S1B3Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474321888&sr=8-1&keywords=Phanteks+Enthoo+Pro

and this fractal looks nice too Arc Midi R2

what do you think is better? if you have any other suggestions pls feel free to share

 

[Bill_Bright]

I highly recommend the Fractal Design R5 Window. These cases have great design, great construction, and great cooling. Most likely you will not need to add any fans as it comes with 2 extremely quiet 140mm fans.

 

[Cpt.Fox]

look great, the only issue is the shipping , every pound costs 5 to 10 dollars so it woul be 100 bucks more in total, can you help me choose a case in my country´s store?
Gabinetes
I have this one on mind https://www.spdigital.cl/products/v...roduct_listing&utm_campaign=price_comparisons
i will still try to see if i can send that fractal over here somehow at cheaper cost

 

[peche]

Thermaltake Commander G42 Window: this is the current case i have, have great space for cable management, great side or back panel for cabling behind motherboard tray, also have great cooling, nice design, and great support for larger video cards and watercooling,

Thermaltake Core V51 Window: always wantedf this case, but its not availabre on my country and mail order will be so much expensive since the weight of a complete case, but i have seen tons of reviews of it, great space, modular cages, great cablemangement, also way too hot design,


Thermaltake’s Suppressor F51 Window: not available in my country either, but well reviewed online, great space, modular cages and great cablemanagement on a silent case!

Thermaltake Versa C21 RGB ATX: well, one of the newest cases from Tt outhere! great expansion, modular cages and a sick look!

Thermaltake View 27 Gull-Wing Window: well, a new different design, with all other characteristcs that we look for, modular cages, watercooling support and great cooling, totally wanted!

Graphite Series 780T Full-Tower: great case, great space and cooling, so sexy,

Carbide Series® SPEC-ALPHA: i like so much the weird design on this case, since the space its quite limited here!

Vengeance® C70 Military Green: well, space isn't that great compared to Tt cases or even the 780t, but the militarry desing on this one its great, on a high price, thats the bad thing on most corsair cases...

dunno if micro cases wor for you ...
Carbide Series® 88R: this one is pretty decent for micro builds, great for saving space!


Regards,

 

[Bill_Bright]

You really confuse me. You are concerned about weight, then post a link to a MONSTER "full" tower case that is 6 1/2 lbs heavier than the Fractal Design R5! ???

It is highly unlikely you need a "full" tower case. Those are HUGE! A decent mid tower will still support 6+ drives and 6+ expansion cards, full size graphics cards, and tall aftermarket coolers. What will you be putting in this computer?

I will never buy a case that does not have removable, washable air filters. That Thermaltake does not have filters.

I don't care about fancy lights or looks. I want my cases to sit quietly and discreetly off to the side and not draw attention to themselves. After all, I want to pay attention to what's on my monitors. I want a case that supports several large (at least 120mm, preferably 140mm) case fans. It MUST have removable, washable filters. I also want all the front panel buttons, audio and USB ports up near the top because my case sits near the floor and I don't want to get on my hands and knees just to see which port to plug my headphones into. I like a side panel window so I can inspect the interior for dust build up and spinning fans without having to open the case up.

 

[peche]

I will never buy a case that does not have removable, washable air filters. That Thermaltake does not have filters.

all Tt cases comes with dust filters.. they dont advise then on specs but all have...

 

[Cpt.Fox]

Ok the thing is im from Chile and my uncle lives in US, so shipping it will cost maybe too much, i still havnt confirm the exact cost but we can imagine its not cheap.

The huge case i linked is from Chile so thats why i posted it, because size here doesnt matter, i have a car and i can buy it in a town 2 hours from where i live.
Could you help me find a good medium size case with all the traits you mentioned? here are more stores:
http://www.solotodo.com/computer_cases/
http://ttchile.cl/catpro.php?ic=13
http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/category&path=88
https://www.pcfactory.cl/?categoria=328&papa=326
https://www.wei.cl/index.htm?op=categoria&ccode=1221

Ive found these ones so far but are not in stock now
CM 5 http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/product&path=88&product_id=537

Zalman z9 http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/product&path=88&product_id=367

having a bay for DVD is better to have, some of these cases dont have that.

My dad is flying from US on thursday, i tried to see if he could bring the case but he already is helping me bring all the other PC parts for the new build, he cant carry too much weight.
here are the parts list https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Foxslink/saved/X7TWZL
also brings this 2 fans [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF7Q4WG/?tag=tec06d-20
will this TT g42 support the fans?
http://www.solotodo.com/products/17193-thermaltake-commander-g42-ca-1b5-00m1wn-00/

 

[peche]

Ok the thing is im from Chile and my uncle lives in US, so shipping it will cost maybe too much, i still havnt confirm the exact cost but we can imagine its not cheap.

The huge case i linked is from Chile so thats why i posted it, because size here doesnt matter, i have a car and i can buy it in a town 2 hours from where i live.
Could you help me find a good medium size case with all the traits you mentioned? here are more stores:
http://www.solotodo.com/computer_cases/
http://ttchile.cl/catpro.php?ic=13
http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/category&path=88
https://www.pcfactory.cl/?categoria=328&papa=326
https://www.wei.cl/index.htm?op=categoria&ccode=1221

Ive found these ones so far but are not in stock now
CM 5 http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/product&path=88&product_id=537

Zalman z9 http://www.sistemax.cl/webstore/index.php?route=product/product&path=88&product_id=367

having a bay for DVD is better to have, some of these cases dont have that.

My dad is flying from US on thursday, i tried to see if he could bring the case but he already is helping me bring all the other PC parts for the new build, he cant carry too much weight.
here are the parts list https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Foxslink/saved/X7TWZL
also brings this 2 fans [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF7Q4WG/?tag=tec06d-20
will this TT g42 support the fans?
http://www.solotodo.com/products/17193-thermaltake-commander-g42-ca-1b5-00m1wn-00/

dunno if you were asking to me, but...

option #1: see my 1st post for references...
option#2: the same that option #1, but with a different front bezel ....
option#3: great new models from CM.

 

[Cpt.Fox]

dunno if you were asking to me, but...

option #1: see my 1st post for references...
option#2: the same that option #1, but with a different front bezel ....
option#3: great new models from CM.

ok thanks, i was talking both of you and referring to bill bright case preference, which i share . those g41 and g42 dont seem to support 140mm fans, and i already ordered 2 :S
the corsair looks nice but it costs an arm here, 3 times more than the g41

 

[peche]

they just support one, top exahust ...
take a watch, Tt's official specification for G42 & G41 sir:

Model Commander G42 (Window)
P/N CA-1B5-00M1WN-00
Case Type Mid Tower
Dimension (H x W x D) 487 x244 x493 mm
( 19.2 x 9.6 x 19.4 inch)
Net Weight 7.1 kg
Side Panel Transparent Window
Color Exterior & Interior : Black
Material SPCC
Cooling System Front (intake) :
120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan x 1 (1000rpm, 16dBA)
Rear (exhaust) :
120 x 120 x 25 mm Blue LED Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)
Top (exhaust) optional)
200 x 200 x 30 mm, or
140 x 140 x 25 mm , or
120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2
Bottom (intake) : (optional)
120 x 120 x 25 mm
Drive Bays -Accessible :
3 x 5.25’’,
1 x 3.5’’ (Converted from one 5.25” drive bay)
-Hidden :
6 x 3.5’’ or 6 x 2.5’’
Expansion Slots 8 + 1
Motherboards 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), 12” x 9.6” (ATX)
I/O Ports USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
PSU Standard PS2 PSU (optional)
LCS Upgradable Supports 1/2”、3/8”、1/4” water tube
Other CPU cooler height limitation: 185mm
VGA length limitation:
270mm / 410mm (remove HDD cage)
Radiator Support Top: 1 x 120mm , or 1 x 240mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm

and corsair seems to be expensive on most places, i preffer Tt, have used most of their available products here in my country, and haven't gotten any bad part or problems, thats why i love that brand...



Regards,

 

[Cpt.Fox]

in that case (no pun intended) i would have to use 1 and sell the other one, so far seems the best budget case we've found so far, g41 looks a bit better than g42 , design wise.
its shame there arent any good affordable options that support 2 140 mm fans

 

[peche]

in that case (no pun intended) i would have to use 1 and sell the other one, so far seems the best budget case we've found so far, g41 looks a bit better than g42 , design wise.
its shame there arent any good affordable options that support 2 140 mm fans

personally i dont like that much 140mm fans, i rather to use 200mm fans compared to 140's, also you dont have to sell the other one, you can use it as spare for the other one,

Also like you i didnt believe the space on that case, then a friend purchased the G41 for a build i did for him, i did purchased all the hardware and the customer came with that case, he won it at a local shop event, i did the complete setup and couldn't believe the space and the great desing, as i said before, it comes with washable dust filters, despite isn't advised or stated

Regards,

 

[Cpt.Fox]

i found out about a company that sends stuff to chile from miami, they charge a lot less, sending this phanteks for instance would cost me 134 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Acrylic-Window-PH-ES515PA_BK/dp/B019GAWWP0/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474513017&sr=1-3&keywords=phanteks

what about this corsair? i dont think it has removable dust filters, maybe supports one 140mm fan. http://www.solotodo.com/products/27033-corsair-carbide-series-100r-cc-9011075-ww/

if thats not a good choice i will just go for the Thermaltake Core V71
http://www.solotodo.com/products/18836-thermaltake-core-v71-ca-1b6-00f1wn-00/
, which i can buy tomorrow

 

[peche]

do you really want a full tower? or still a bit confused?

regards,

 

[Cpt.Fox]

i just want a case that has better airflow, i decided not to go for the g41. so that leaves the last 3 options i posted, all the other good cases in my country are out of stock. what do you mean by full tower?
saludos

 

[Bill_Bright]

what do you mean by full tower?

I already explained this above in post #5 above. Full tower refers the height only - not width or depth. Full tower cases are HUGE typically several inches taller than "mid" towers. They are heavier too. Typically only a very busy file server with 8, 9 or more hard drives in them need a full tower.

 

[peche]

what do you mean by full tower?
saludos

Full tower is the big case, G41 for example is mid tower... which takes less space, the ones you listed are full tower, bigger cases,
the G41 its a pretty decent case,

Spoiler: a build done on a G41

Regards.

 

[Cpt.Fox]

I read there's a significant difference in airflow and noise between 120mm and 140mm fans. Using multiple 120mm fans can be an option, but G41 only supports a single 120mm front intake, so will not offer sufficient intake airflow without a high rpm and very noisy 120mm fan. However i might be able to mod the case as you said to fit at least a single 140mm, possibly two. your case looks nice peche, is it too loud or not?
full tower case concept is now understood
thanks

 

[Bill_Bright]

Larger generally (there are exceptions of course) provide more CFM while spinning at a lower RPM - this generally means less fan noise too - always good in my book.

FTR, I have found that full tower cases often need an extra fan simply because the case is so cavernous, you need to push in more air to create the same flow "force". Just another reason to stick with a good mid tower.

 

[peche]

I read there's a significant difference in airflow and noise between 120mm and 140mm fans. Using multiple 120mm fans can be an option, but G41 only supports a single 120mm front intake, so will not offer sufficient intake airflow without a high rpm and very noisy 120mm fan. However i might be able to mod the case as you said to fit at least a single 140mm, possibly two. your case looks nice peche, is it too loud or not?
full tower case concept is now understood
thanks

thats not my build, thats a friend build, i did added 3 front intake fans to my personal case, with zipties [yes so ghetto!] and remove middle drive cage, also in a couple of weeks will take out optical drive cage to see if i could take better place for my front 3 fans, airflow is great with theese fans...
this is my rig...

Spoiler: Peche's Rig

FTR, I have found that full tower cases often need an extra fan simply because the case is so cavernous, you need to push in more air to create the same flow "force". Just another reason to stick with a good mid tower.

completely on the point, so many people thinks that full towers are the best for airflow, ...

 

[Cpt.Fox]

Would it be a good idea to add these 120 noctua fans on the g41 ? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF7PPY4/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[peche]

Would it be a good idea to add these 120 noctua fans on the g41 ? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF7PPY4/?tag=tec06d-20

do you even care for silence? or it does not matters to you?
there are several quite great silent fans, and also not silent but great for airflow!

regards,

 

[Cpt.Fox]

yes it matters, last build ihad these stock fans that were too loud, do you recommend any other fans?

 

[peche]

yes it matters, last build ihad these stock fans that were too loud, do you recommend any other fans?

stock fans arent that loud, but i love the Tt Ring 12 fans, even conected directly to molex arent loud, max speed is like 1500rpm and like 40Dba for a low rpm fans... great for air coolers and rads, for intake my case has Thermaltake Thunderblade Fans, which could be loud for so many people, i dont care about noise...

corsair AF and FP are Great Fans, too, silent ...
Coolermaster JetFlo and sickleFlo are great too but way too noisy ...

Regards,

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

I have a full tower case, see my system specs, it truly is a Huge case. I had hope to do some modding with it this year but life happens.

Oh forgot its in potato quality lol.

Spoiler: My Potato Quality Phanteks Awesomeness

Phanteks has some pretty nice mid-tower cases that are better design for airflow as well as water cooling. Which is what you should look for in any case. This 1 fan in and 1 fan out is for non-gaming types, aka, for the birds.

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