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Is there a single more aesthetically pleasing case than the NZXT H440? On top of that, it offers unparalleled cable management at the expense of an (insignificant) ood drive bay
>>55214935
I have a better case for you
>>55214998
why's this the funniest board.
>>55214935
muh nigga. I recommend these cases to all my customers because it makes my life so much easier.
>bought this thing
>bought a z170 mobo
>can't install Win 7 now
I fell for the "5.25 inch bays are unneeded now"
There has been no easier case to build in than the x9. Looks nice too, windowed or not.
Cube>Everything else
>>55215096
>tfw one of my senior high school teachers had a g5 that didnt work and he didnt want to fix it so he offered it to me for free because it was "broken"
>>55215141
that thing looks like shit though.
>>55215141
Yeah my shits are more aesthetic than that case
Enthoo evolv atx glass
>>55214935
Niggas all be jealous of my refrigerator computer; featuring glowing white ram.
![large_39bc17b46625558b[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/4NH8WlI.png "large_39bc17b46625558b[1].png")
they're coming out with this cool new blue/black/white version and i think it looks good.
but
>atx
atx is a meme. 99% of people don't need more room than itx or matx.
>>55215256
the airflow in these things is amazing can confirm.
also the dust filters for your case and psu keep mine very clean and I live in the dirt where everything is covered in the stuff.
What case would look good with a potted plant and a little Buddha statue beside it?
I'm asking for a friend
>>55215256
Did you just put normal LED striks on the ram sticks?
>>55215259
thats cool that they brought back that design. I didnt like the way the new cases looked.
>>55215259
>>55215376
they do need to get rid of that stupid logo on the front. kind of kills the monolith look.
>>55215256
Also we literally have the same specs other than the case you've good taste anon
i had one in blue, not my choice but it was basically free.
was an OK case. the blue looks cheesy as fuck though.
>>55215370
they are built that way, something about heat to LED technology lights up.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144828&cm_re=gell_ddr4-_-20-144-828-_-Product
Fractal Define r5
>>55215395
yeah buddy, got the processor for $300 by price matching microcenter's price at a frys. Made more sense just to buy that than 6600k.
>>55214935
I can name one, OP.
Apple is form over function, but DAMN do they do form well.
>>55214935
considering it lacks clearance behind the motherboard tray and the fan controller DIGS INTO the foam totally a great case that has no obvious flaws.
Whats the best ITX or mini ATX case that I can get? Any recommendations?
Dell Optiplex is a cool case but it gathers dust like a mofo.
>>55215564
NZXT Manta I believe the name is
>>55215564
If you have to money, ncase m1.
Although I really like silverstone's sg13.
>installing win7 from a CD
Get a load of this pleb
>>55215256
>30 inch cinema display
I don't even like crapple but that's cool.
>>55215667
Kinda looks like a bubble. Pretty cool though
>>55215673
Ncase m1 looks beautiful thanks mate. The silver stone looks comfy too.
Trying to weigh in my options here, mostly concerned about airflow and everything overheating. Am I over worrying about that or should I just have a go with it and see what its like?
>>55215212
but your shits don't glow in the dark.
>>55215256
>that lube on your stereo
I love how a cool menthol glass dong feels going up my ass too, borosilicate masterrace.
>>55215139
Get an external or use a flash drive m8
>>55215666
>satanic trips
i can smell that computer from here.
that fucking cpu hsf shroud, got that in a dell p4 machine i have no real use for but don't have a desire to throw it away either. if i can just buy a used ti 4600 agp card and install quake 3......
I have a red and black h440 and fucking hate it. Kys OP
>>55215990
The ncase should do well, if you know how to work around it.
If you're very worried about airflow and shit, you should get something bigger like a fractal define nano s, phanteks evolv itx and the like, but if you're like me who doesn't give a fuck about overclocking, nothing gets smaller than the sg13.
>>55215139
Plug in sata odd.
Install windows 7
Remove sata odd.
Problem solved.
>>55215564
Fractal Design cases are great.
>>55214935
Gonna have to agree, the nearest mid tower that comes close is the meme tier Fractal, my friend has the H440 and it was a pleasure doing his build.
However, I am gonna have to submit the god tier Phanteks Enthoo Prime as the Full ATX case.
>>55215073
>NZXT H440
Why does it have those ugly USB 2.0 slots.
And won´t it be easy for dust to get in?.
What's the best really small case?
Something I can easily carry to school so I can have LAN parties.
>>55215141
The V21 is much better.
>>55215141
I always found cube cases a bit awkward. Too wide to put on the table and to short to put on the floor.
>>55215141
The only thing that makes me not like this case is the position of the buttons and ports, I could care less about convenience. They tried so hard to make everything else look symmetrical.
Looking at two cases right now.
Before I go into the cases here is a quick breakdown of my build.
matx mobo + 6700k + 240mm rad + 1 ssd + 1 hdd + 1 optical drive
Can't quite give up the optical drive yet, still use it ever once in a while.
The two cases I am eying are the Enthoo Pro M and the Evolv Matx
asthetically speaking the evolv is much nice, but what bothers me is that on the evolv the only place I could possibly install a rad would be at the front of the case.
Now if the rad is in the front, I have no idea how much length that eats into the max GPU length.
The specs say the max is 318mm, the vast majority of cards we well under 300mm, most are in the 250ish range.
But again, if I install a rad + fans there, how much room will I have left for a graphics card ?
that is my concern.
Obviously the Pro M is much larger and doesn't have the same issue because of the front mounted optical drive, i dunno mang..
>>55217106
And there's also cube cases to consider.
>>55217106
enthoo pro and get the acrylic side panel, for maximum guts
>>55214935
The beige version is better famalam
yea a case you don't even see, get a slim case and mount it to the underside of your desk in the back, easy to hide wires and separate you from the noise by a good margin
>>55215073
almost got one of these. does it have room for optical drives? i was unable to find any pictures of one that showed space
>>55217802
No, not even slim drives.
They could have done better with a slim drive.
>>55217833
fugg.
could always get an external for the occasional disk ripping. The only part of my build I skimped on was my case (some $30 thermaltake) so i'm looking to jump up a bit
>>55215148
What did you do with it anon?
>>55215256
>radiant silvergun.
Great taste.
I started playing some old shmups on the dc lately.
Plebs. Plebs everywhere.
>>55214935
>>55214935
Just a reminder that cases with windows and LEDs are only acceptable if you are under 16 years old.
Surprised this one hasn't been posted yet. Pic related is mine. Before this I had the CM HAF XB, NZXT S340, NZXT Switch 810, and a few others. This thing is here to stay however. Does everything I need it to and everything is nice and quite.
>>55218132
I have a Fractal Design R4. Best case I've ever owned, by far. I think it's superior to the all stainless Lian-Li insano-case that a guy I know used. That thing was like $350 and fucking rattled when he got it together.
>>55218132
Good fuckin case, I see a lot of people with it and would like to get one when I ditch my current pc.
>>55218087
Nice bait, heres your (You)
>mini fridge
>>55218132
Main reason I didnt get the R5 was in order to cool it right you have to remove those fan grill covers from the top, and without those its hideous.
>>55218181
what do you mean to "cool it right"? I have pic related. i7-6700k @ 4.6hgz and my 980ti does 1550mhz with 1.3v. CPU doesn't get past 74C while benching with prime95, and the GPU hits max 77C after repeated bench runs in 3dmark. I have all cover in place.
>>55218154
I hope you intend to rebuild from scratch and not recycle a DDR2 system.
>>55218150
Lian-li is meh. Overpriced because "muh metal" and they're just mediocre cases in general imo.
discreet, dust filters errywhere, built like a tank and not too pricey.
>>55218220
Oh god no, I'm ditching the Kentsfield and getting a 4970k or something.
>>55218220
My Phantom 410 never got over 63C, GPU never over 66C.
My H440 does ~1-2 in either direction depending on what mode the fans flipped into.
>>55218220
And forgot pic of course. Can't fucking find it.
The Master Case Maker 5... The only god damn case in existence worth upgrading to from my HAF X.
>>55218268
why not ddr4 system? If you're going to buying new anyway, don't buy older standards. Just bite the bullet and get the "latest and greatest" so to speak.
>>55218288
with what cpu/gpu? Phantom isn't a terrible case, just I don't like the way it looks. That and the R5 has the nice sound dampening all over. Plus dust filters everywhere.
>>55218310
Because DDR4 isnt at it's greatest, and 3200mhz ram isnt common, I like to get ram when its pretty high end so 1600mhz or 2133 DDR3 works well.
>>55218295
I was actually going to get that, but I don't like windowed cases. Bad enough my motherboard has "accent lighting", and my video card has a red LED on to tell me I have Liquid nitrogen BIOS engaged.
>>55218320
what do you mean not common? I got a 16GB kit of Corsair LP Vengeance ddr4-3200mhz for $80. ddr3-2400mhz 16GB kit from same place was $65.
And fast ram doesn't guarantee the CPU/motherboard will like it. Technically my motherboard supports DDR4 up to 4000mhz, but my CPU refuses to even post at stock clocks if I set XMP profile to 3200mhz. I can only get 2800mhz.
My i5-4690k before that was picky about RAM too. a DDR3-2400mhz kit could only do 2100mhz, otherwise the CPU would start posting errors in Prime95 and BSOD.
>>55218310
i7 6700k and GTX 970.
I despise the way the Phantom 410 looks to be honest. Only had it because the case was given to me. The H440 is covered in foam as well but I think I might remove the foam from the front and top panels to make more room for air flowing into the system, I might even mod the front panel, not sure yet.
>>55218348
I'll consider a 5820k or something with at least 2666 memory, since the memory controllers on chips seem to like it.
>>55218374
consider the 6820k in it's place. Same socket and roughly the same chip, but original Haswell-e doesn't like faster ram. 99% of the time, people with 5820k, 5930k are running their ram at 2133/2400 mhz.
The new Broadwell-e stuff has stronger memory controllers and I've seen some fully support 3200mhz. Not saying 2666mhz on a 5820k isn't possible. Just not likely.
>>55216834
I like but but the shitty magnet vent cover shit keeps on falling off
>>55218068
Looks like a porn shoot location.
Silverstone RV03b-WA ATX
Vertical mount ftw
>>55218860
A view of the backplane
ood? I'm going to build soon and I'm thinking about getting a new case (currently 400r).
>>55214935
>hiding cables under shroud
>management
topkek
what happen to actually making an effort to hide shit.
>>55218860
meh case
not worth the price with those plastic
>>55217106
Just purchased the enthoo pro m, I love it
>>55214935
I love the two-compartment setup and hidden cables. However, the windows bugs and so does the lack of sound-dampening. That's why I went with the rectal design S
>>55219146
>rectal
KEK.
rectal was also like 40% cheaper where I live so whatever.
Think I'm going to be using this case for a long time.
My fav thus far.
>>55215141
there any good cube/horizontal cases? I want to know what my options are.
must be able to hold a d15 cpu cooler.
Mini ITX or mATX?
If either which case would you pick?
Looking for a nice looking small case not a big fucking atx thing with all this wasted space.
I just want some good case that wont cost too much and will house 4 HDDs, Z170 mobo with Cryorig M9I slapped on top of CPU.
None of the cases that are recommended on logical increments are avaible at my country and those that are, cost way too much.
When I found promising Thermaltake V3 case, I got told that it must be shit, as it weight only 6,5kg instead of, say, 10.
I dont even know, why I should consider that bad.
>>55218935
Your all choir boys
Absolute choir boys
>>55221543
>full tower
>>55215073
how much does it cost ? I found one, somebody put it to the trash
![corsair-600c-6[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/WBgfwX8.jpg "corsair-600c-6[1].jpg")
>>55221583
i might get the corsalr 600c if i can't find in my country the 400c
Anyone have it?
>>55221666
It's expensive as shit. Completely overpriced.
>>55221683
Wtf is this flipped atx shit? I use a btx machine and would prefer everything right side up, that case reminds me of one of those Dell XPS systems like the 630 and 730 where they flipped the atx boards.
>>55221713
that's why i want the 400c, it's not huge, its not upside down and it's really cheap here in comparison to other cases
>>55221738
Probably you best bed, I just cant believe Corsair would make something like that, that's some shit I'd expect from the likes of dell, but I accept it because dells cost nothing to poorfags like me.
>>55221788
>you best bed
your best bet*
>>55215519
what the fuck are you even talking about? fan controller? digs into the foam? are you trying to ruse me?
>>55220971
Please respond ;_;
>>55221830
where are you from senpai?
>>55218087
>>55218087
I agree about leds but this guy put leds into it. the only led it has is one to light up the back panel so you can see when you are installing cables. and as far as the window goes I like it to easily check error codes and to see if it needs to be cleaned.
>>55221666
I got it for 100 bucks and it came with a ducky shine 3. so I was happy. its an older model it should be cheap.
Surprised this hasn't been mentioned, older, but don't think I'll ever sell mine. Had it for 5 years and next build will be in it again.
![100r_003[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/7DVAmSx.png "100r_003[1].png")
>>55221836
>>55221830
The corsair 100R is a cheap and reliable case, just add some dust filters and maybe one or two fans
>>55215141
That thing is fucking huge though.
>>55218860
would you rike to pray game?
>>55219652
Lian Li PC-V33 is quite good.
>>55221683
>heat rises only to get sucked right back in by gpu fans
Upside down mobo cases make no sense.
>>55219146
lack of sound dampening? this case has 3/4 inch high density foam on every panel what the fuck are you talking about? all the hard drives have rubber grommets as well. you cant get any better than that. why you always lyin?
>>55221994
looks nice desu.
>>55218873
Isn't there a non-rice version of this layout?
>>55219059
You didn't get the acrylic full window one? Tell me you at least got Titanium Green.
>>55222011
This.
Is this okay for a first build?
>>55218132
Bought this case and oh man, I love it so much. Nice, quiet and the cable management in it is easy af
>>55222129
>drive bays.
>>55222134
whats behind the face plate?
>>55222154
?
>>55222168
what are you going to put a blu-ray player or something stupid?
>>55219346
When you spend that much money on a case you would want to.
>>55222163
Two bays for OD, three step fan controller for up to 3 fans and dust filter for the front fans
>pic related
>>55222129
Just get a Define S and be done with it. Case will last you for life.
>>55222188
Ye and DVD/CD writer.
Please no bully.
>>55222201
>>55222163
Also when you open the front cover you can remove the bottom filter which covers the bottom two slots and the PSU slot
>>55222214
Ok get a Define R5 then. If you think you need that shit in current year.
>>55222236
>>55222214
You can install fan controller or more front panel IO
The cons of having mobo larger than E-ATX
>>55222253
>manually controlling your fans.
This case is a POS,no one buy this ever.
>>55222296
You don't say.
>>55222296
Is that a '63 split window?
>>55222315
I do say ,this case beat my sister and killed my dog
>>55216848
![k60-27[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/rcGj7zz.jpg "k60-27[1].jpg")
pretty good for a 6 year old case, I think
What's a good minimalist micro ATX case without a PSU? I was looking at some Thermalfake Versa, but then this post happened >>55222296
and I remembered why I never bought Thermalfake in the past 5 years
>>55222750
still using mine today :), recently upgraded all my components too.
I need an affordable case with good air cooling capabilities and support for E-ATX boards. I've been looking at the Fractal XL R2 and Phanteks Enthoo Pro, but I'm undecided. other suggestions?
>>55221836
Poland.
>>55221979
Sadly, no Corsair 100R case here either.
>>55223431
what about the coolermaster c300 ? you'll need some dust filters for this one
>>55223534
Only N300 instead.
Is Thermaltake V3 really bad case?
>>55223716
wait, its N300, my bad.
I don't trust thermaltake, some cases build quality is horrible, but if you like the V3 , go for it familia
It was fucking great going from a Zalmeme Z11 to this. Elegant and functional.
>>55215139
I have a USB DVD reader\burner that's at least 7 years old, and I use it exclusively for installing windows. Then it goes back into the closet
>>55223802
And no airflow
>>55223751
I know only how much I see at photos.
I dont even know if non-stick cpu cooling, like mentioned Cryorig M9I will fit.
Thats why I keep asking. Out of others I found, at reasonable price (for me), there are:
- NZXT Source 210
- Antec GX500
- Cooler Master Elite 330
- Modecom Tres
Hellload of different cases and all I have are photos - whenever I ask at local forums outside of 4chan, they tell me to get some absurdly expensive case.
>>55223864
Anybody?
>>55221963
maybe if you provided a name people would be able to mention it in the future
>inb4 reverse google search
you think someone cares that much
>>55219059
>>55217611
So should I get the back or the green one ?
newegg canada has them both on sale, with rebates but the shipping kills it mang.
I could pricematch it at ncix no problem.
>i am thinking about the green one
>>55215096
Honestly though.
I just wish they weren't so hard to turn into regular PC cases. I want one crazy bad but don't feel like putting in the work for it.
>>55218132
One week into transferring all my guts into this case and then I accidentally nick the silver plastic on the front. Just skill me now.
>>55223802
What did you use to attach those corsair fans to that coolermaster heatsink?
>>55216544
Isn't that the Luxe?
I'm thinking about getting the Corsair 350D for my first build. Any opinions on the case?
![slider5[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/088whBU.jpg "slider5[1].jpg")
So how meme is this thing?
The H440 is fucking garbage compared to the R5. I've worked with the H440 a few times and the R4/5 A few times as well. Every time I preferred the Fractal.
Might as well ask here
Anyone have that micro itx build this one guy posted with an ipad as the monitor.
It looked comfy as fuck and I forgot to save the pic.
>>55217947
>anything with an oracle logo on it
Minus 100 cool points immediately, it's pic related tier
>>55226811
So I guess just go with the black as its the only option when you consider the acrylic window.
Should I mount the rad at the top or front eventually ?
>front pull in air, use top fans to exhaust it out
>use front fans to pull in cool air, exhaust it out through the rad at the top
>>55232111
You won't notice a difference in temperature either way. Just go with whatever configuration saves you money on fittings and tubing.
Or if beta-male cuck AIO, let that pussy you have instead of a dick decide for you, you woman.
>>55229361
Who is this boner condoner?
I actually really want this case in red, just to lazy to transfer all my componemts.
>>55229000
its 11/10 would meme again. but really though, its nice
I just got a 780t. It's not quite done yet. 1080 SLI soon.
![400r_hero_up_led[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/ykwOmJf.png "400r_hero_up_led[1].png")
I have this guy, corsair 400r
R5 has great cable management.
>>55232209
thanks senpai, I will let my vagina decide
too bad it doesn't come in green with the large window..
I always wondered why don't they make cases just a little bit winder to make cable management easier, seems like such an obvious thing that has only been done recently.
Go big if at home I always say. Love this beast. Was able to hang it off the side of my desk. I looks like it is part of it.
Bonus, if I ever get homeless, I won't be. Just hide it under a tree and curl up in it at night..
>>55229000
you're digits confirm its a meme
trips=truth
>>55222296
hey I have this case!
no compaints so far, other than a little "meh". it was cheap though, so i'll be upgrading it at some point.
>>55216544
Fuck, I love the design but I have no use for a full ATX case.
>>55214935
Yes. The S340 looks better in every way and it's cheaper.
>>55235856
Forgot pic
Corsair 400C
Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
>>55233071
I've been eyeing the thing for a while now, it looks really nice. I gotta admit I'm tempted, even though my current ricebox is still perfectly functional.
>>55222012
The window nullifies most of that.
In which case do i need to upgrade my case ?
![1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/hZABmbx.jpg "1[1].jpg")
![4[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/nRQyNqk.png "4[1].png")