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I Need A New PC Case

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May 8, 2017, 16:11(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

I’ve finally had it with my Rosewill Blackhawk-Ultra case (my Amazon review). Looking for a new one. Suggestions/input wanted.
Kinda have green in mind, don’t know why.
Full or mid-tower. Absolute ceiling of $200 but would prefer cheaper.
Saw this on Amazon. Not the cats’s meow or anything but it might work:
Apevia X-SNIPER2-GN ATX Mid Tower

Might even consider going retro. Always liked they look of the old Alienware cases but they are commanding high prices on Craigslist.

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  1. Kelly says

    May 8, 2017, 16:42(EDT) at 16:42

    I think you might factor in how it’s going to be cooled. Mainly kind of cpu cooler in height. Also consider the length of a video card. and how many actual fans and 5 1/4 inch bays you need.

    • Kelly says

      May 8, 2017, 17:06(EDT) at 17:06

      Just a quick check I’d consider this case. Phanteks makes some really good cases. My next build will be with a Phanteks case. Just swap the fans to green led ones.

      https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Chassis-Window-PH-ES614P_BK/dp/B00K6S1B3Q?tag=consumerguidehub-20&th=1

      • Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound) says

        May 8, 2017, 17:15(EDT) at 17:15

        That has possibilities.

        • Kelly says

          May 10, 2017, 15:23(EDT) at 15:23

          Then if you don’t have a liquid cooler Corsair makes some pretty decent liquid all in ones. Which would work perfectly in the case mentioned

          • Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound) says

            May 10, 2017, 16:03(EDT) at 16:03

            Sorry for the confusion. I have Corsair H60 Cooler. Since I’m not overclocking hard and I have the liquid cooler I don’t feel the need for a 1/2 dozen fans. Just a couple will do.

    • Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound) says

      May 8, 2017, 17:16(EDT) at 17:16

      Dont need radical. Only mild overclcking on a liquid cooler.

      • swarfega says

        May 8, 2017, 20:07(EDT) at 20:07

        I have the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Glass edition case, Its under $200 and its a really premium looking case in your budget range.

        Ift has a radiator tray that slides out making installation really easy. It comes in silver, gun metal or black.

        https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Evolv-Computer-Case/dp/B01F0KWL6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494288387&sr=1-1&keywords=Phanteks+ENTHOO+EVOLV+ATX+GLASS

        • TinkerToyTech says

          May 9, 2017, 10:00(EDT) at 10:00

          Last couple years I’ve built itx machine into a Corsair 250d complete with the video card and h100i radiator. my little NAS / server went into a Fractal Designs Node804 running unraid with 12 drives, Workstation went into a Fractal Designs Refine R5.

          @TinkerToyTech

        • BYRON D. says

          May 9, 2017, 12:20(EDT) at 12:20

          GET A THERMALTAKE CORE X9…AL THE CASE YOU WILL EVER NEED!!

  2. Chris says

    May 11, 2017, 04:41(EDT) at 04:41

    Obviously cases are subjective, but i think the Thermaltake Core P5 would be a good fit for what you’ve described so far. Also, it being fully modular is a nice bonus

    https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Liquid-Cooling-Computer-CA-1E7-00M8WN-00/dp/B01BMJ1K24/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1494490584&sr=1-4&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A5995618011

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