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Need Help Deciding On Case

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Incorruptible

Lifer
Hello, I am looking to buy a computer case. I have looked at some mid tower cases.

I will be putting in

ATX Motherboard- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...erReviewsBlock

7850 Graphics card- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...619&CatId=7387

1 TB HDD, 1 SSD, not sure on the PSU yet.

Does anyone own any of these cases and can share their thoughts?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=C283-3122

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=72...nufacture=Silverstone Technology&promoid=1387



These are the main ones I am looking at and are there any other cases that are recommended which are under $50, support for 1 HDD and 1 SSD, Has USB 3.0 and a side window.

Also if the case has USB 3.0 then where on the motherboard does the cable from the case connect to?
 
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budget?

if you can go up to $100 I highly recommend the Fractal R4. Can still get it for $89.99 and free shipping from NewEgg until tomorrow I believe
 
lehtv said:
Cougar Solution AF2 $50
In Win Mana 137 $50

On your motherboard, nowhere. You need an onboard USB 3.0 connector. That motherboard only has USB 3.0 in the back panel.
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Thanks for the links. The first case is perfect except the color and the second I like a lot as well.

So for the USB 3.0 if I get a case with USB 3.0 it doesn't come with a cable to connect to the motherboard? And what exactly is an onboard USB 3.0 connector? This is my first time building a computer so I dont know much about this area.
 
Incorruptible said:
Also if the case has USB 3.0 then where on the motherboard does the cable from the case connect to?
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Incorruptible said:
So for the USB 3.0 if I get a case with USB 3.0 it doesn't come with a cable to connect to the motherboard? And what exactly is an onboard USB 3.0 connector? This is my first time building a computer so I dont know much about this area.
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Yes if your case has usb 3.0 ports there will be a cable to connect to a compatible motherboard with a usb 3.0 header included in the front panel bundle.
usb-3.0_fp-header.jpg


It will look like that.
 
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Soundmanred said:
Nope, they are 2.0.
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Thanks. The motherboard I am getting still has USB 3.0 on the back but it would be nice to get USB 3.0 on the front.

Also for the power connectors for the power and reset button is the connector on the motherboard standard for all of them or are there different types?
 
The reset and power wire connectors are located in the lower right of the motherboard and they are standard connectors. They are just pins sticking out of the board, read the motherboard manual to figure out which pins are which
 
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