I need a case that will hold a long videocard.

[Bubbleawsome]

Hello all, I'm back.
I now need a case that will hold my iceqx2 270x and my 3.5" HDD. My current one will not.
I prefer white, but near any color is ok. It can be any size that holds a mATX board. I like this one, is it a good case?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146108
Thanks!

 

[blastingcap]

Hello all, I'm back.
I now need a case that will hold my iceqx2 270x and my 3.5" HDD. My current one will not.
I prefer white, but near any color is ok. It can be any size that holds a mATX board. I like this one, is it a good case?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146108
Thanks!

It says

Clearance

CPU Cooler: 158mm
VGA Card 400 w/o HDD Cage: 290mm

So you should be able to fit any card up to 290mm, such as the card you mentioned, which is 263mm long.

 

[infoiltrator]

NZXT makes fair to excellent cases, This one looks good to excellent.
Reviews: some feel the HDD sliders are too soft and the 5.25 locks poor. You can use screws for Optical drives, and probably find better HDD sliders if you agree.

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Wow, I did not even think of reviews. New years side effects I guess.
I think it looks fine, and it seems it will fit my needs. I guess I'll get it. I will need more fans, but I planned on getting those anyway.
Cheers!

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Any thoughts on this one? I like it too and the reviews are amazing. (And it's cheap) http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/105-source-210-case

 

[Topweasel]

Any thoughts on this one? I like it too and the reviews are amazing. (And it's cheap) http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/105-source-210-case

The other one had two 3.5" HDD cages. Didn't check to see if the bottom one mounted on the bottom of the box like some I know of (Fractal Design XL). But if it does it will mean that you can remove one of the cages (top one) and leave the bottom one in the system for 3.5" drives. The case linked hear just has two long rails for the 3.5 inch bays meaning even if you can remove them, you would have to remove the whole unit. Meaning that using a 2.5" or 3.5" drive would require you using an adapter in the ODD slots.

 

[Bubbleawsome]

The other one had two 3.5" HDD cages. Didn't check to see if the bottom one mounted on the bottom of the box like some I know of (Fractal Design XL). But if it does it will mean that you can remove one of the cages (top one) and leave the bottom one in the system for 3.5" drives. The case linked hear just has two long rails for the 3.5 inch bays meaning even if you can remove them, you would have to remove the whole unit. Meaning that using a 2.5" or 3.5" drive would require you using an adapter in the ODD slots.

I don't think I will have to remove them, just leave them empty.

 

[Topweasel]

I don't think I will have to remove them, just leave them empty.

Ehh. Maybe your right. But just barely. I mean the 230 gives you pretty much the same amount of clearance without giving up future storage space (290mm) and allows for a much longer one if you ever need to by removing the cage (400mm).

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Does anyone know exactly much clearance is in the 210? It looks to be enough, and I could move the HDD's around, but I am choosing between a 9.5" and a 11.25" card, so it makes a difference.

 

[infoiltrator]

Source 210 is an older "inexpensive" design. Wire management is tight behind motherboard tray (15mm). One fan, you can add four more. No filters.
There is an Elite version with USB3.0 and one more fan for about $10 more. Toolless mounting.
Overclockers club review says 10.5 inch video card fits with HDD mounted.

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Much thanks!