Which case would you get?

dkm777

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Fractal Design Define R3 is pretty quiet and has 8 3.5" drive bays:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352003

But the airflow is questionable - I have to fully crank the fans on a hot day to keep things cool. Then again, I only use 2x 120mm intakes and 1x 120mm rear exhaust. I'm sure with 2x 120mm intakes and 2x 140mm top ehxausts it would be pretty cool even with low RPMs.
 

thundermitty

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I have no particular budget in mind.

However, if a case costs more than $140, it better be noticably better than the Lian-Li PC-9F.

I'm primarily interested in ATX mid-tower cases that have no side window, excellent airflow, and near silent operation.
 
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thundermitty

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How can I tell if a case will accomidate the GTX 580 or GTX 590?

If they won't fit, how could I modify the case so it would?

I've learned that the Lian Li PC-9F will support up to 285mm video cards.
 

Smasherbasher

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Case Labs M8


It's all the case you'll ever need. If you have a bunch of graphics cards, opt for the M10

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Hope that helps. :)

I own 2 M10s and I have to say they are the best designed cases I've ever had. And I've probably owned 30-40 different styles.