need case advice

[jlo82585]

hey guys im gonna be building a new computer soon and I am looking to upgrade my case. currently I have an xclio a380 and I have had nothing but problems with it. I have had to replace the huge case fans 4 times in the last 5 years and the rear exhaust fan once. Also I feel that this case even with the huge fans does not ventilate very well. I was looking the other day at options and I found one I like. I am trying to keep case price to $100-150 or less and I would like a full tower case, preferable something sleek and clean, LED's dont matter to me. this case looks like it would cool nicely with some additional fans and it looks pretty ascetically pleasing to me. just wondering if anyone else has some suggestions. Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108423

 

[XavierMace]

I love my NZXT H440, just be aware it has no 5.25" bays. But it's a very solid, clean, and quiet case.

 

[Freddy1765]

Very pleased with my Fractal Arc Midi R2, it's roomy and customizable. Also has a built-in fan controller which is quite handy if you like low-noise systems.

 

[jlo82585]

those look nice but they are both mid towers. the CPU cooler im getting and the GTX 970 I plan on getting may have a hard time fitting in those

 

[XavierMace]

LOLWUT? The H440 is very much a full size case. I can't speak to the CPU cooler as I an AIO, but there's an abundance of room for my GTX970.

 

[lehtv]

XavierMace, no it's a mid tower, not a full tower. Full towers would have more expansion slots and support for E-ATX and possibly XL-ATX boards. "Full size case" is not a form factor.

jlo82585, I would recommend Phanteks Enthoo Pro. fantastic case for the price. That being said, there are many mid towers, mini towers and even mini-ITX cases that can fit whatever CPU cooler and GTX 970 version you plan on buying

 

[XavierMace]

XavierMace, no it's a mid tower, not a full tower. Full towers would have more expansion slots and support for E-ATX and possibly XL-ATX boards. "Full size case" is not a form factor.

Says who? I'm not aware of any standard that specifies E-ATX/SSI support as a requirement for a "full" tower. For that matter, I'm not aware of "full tower" as being a standard.

Phanteks Enthoo Pro: 21.06" x 9.25" x 21.65", 6x 3.5", 8 expansion slots
NZXT H440: 20.08" x 8.67" x 18.71", 5x 3.5", 7 expansion slots

I don't see how you could possibly think that's a mid tower case, they're nearly the same size.

 

[moonbogg]

If you aren't concerned with water cooling, just pick any case from a reputable brand really. Corsair has some nice ones.