New computer Case

Paintedeyes

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So In the near future or a few months ima build myself a new system. Last year i just got any old case that was cheap and sorta looked cool. right now i got something similar to this
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...m-details.asp?EdpNo=2549301&CatId=1844
It's very cluttered in there. All 4 external bays are in use and one of my smaller ones is in use as well. I think all the crap inside may contribute to heat. i'm using water cooling and i'm at 45C average. and on goo days 40C. I don't need a power supply on the case since i have a good one, OCZ 600watt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...m-details.asp?EdpNo=2235422&CatId=1483
So what tower would be good? would getting a full tower be good?
 

Paintedeyes

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also i don't want a case with a front door thing, it's annoying to me and i got things that stick out from the front bays
 

MedicBob

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Take a look in Cases and Cooling. There are literally hundreds of choices out there. Narrow down what you want and go from there.
 

Paperdoc

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Some cases with front doors allow you to remove them. Mine does - Antec Sonata II.
 

Zepper

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I always recommend the Rosewill R5601 case (the R5604 is nice too but hasn't as much clearance behind the door). Its door is much less annoying than most as it can fold all the way back against the side of the case, so when your are using the computer it can be totally out of the way. It also has enough clearance for most devices with knobs, etc. Besides that, it hits all my casitude points: Solid construction of a decent design, indirect air venting at the front to reduce noise, Rubber isolation of hard drives, 120mm fans f/r, normally oriented (front to rear) HDD rack for better air flow (but a sidesaddle rack is acceptable if good attention has been paid to air flow), ease of use features like toolless, and finally it has to look better than steaming pile... And it's hard to beat the price when it is on sale like NOW. Besides it has just enough room for the 10.5" video cards (11" of measured card space).

.bh.