mid-tower case, can not decide

[ScopedHandgun]

Hi all,

I'm looking into a getting a new case as I have updated to Ivy bridge and my current HAF 912 Plus is beginning to fall apart.

Few things I would like:

Front mounted I/O, I use the computer system on desk so I don't like it on top.

USB 3 on the front, my 912 Plus does not have USB 3 and I have a header so I can use it now

I have ordered a H100i so I need it to support it. Its not a massive problem if I have to fiddle, however my motherboard has a large heatsink at the top so it needs to fit easily.

The HAF may have aggressive styling but its not a requirement. I don't mind any styling, however I want it to be Black.

100 pounds is around how much I'd like to spend,

thanks for any help

 

[Feronix]

The only case with that budget and specs that pops in my mind right now is the Corsair Carbide 500R. It has USB 3.0, front I/O (Though it is at the far top of the front) and radiator support.

Other than that, maybe a 650D, which is a bit more expensive and has the same front I/O "issue".

 

[SnW]

I have the 500r and love it ..
sorry not much more i can add.........

Greetings, Ray......

 

[B NEGATIVE]

c70?
500r?

 

[SieB]

Fractal ARC Midi, the fan mountings in the roof are more to the left so there is clearance between the motherboard and the fans.

Skip to 4.50 to see what I mean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vaB_QnENLc

 

[ScopedHandgun]

Which would you guys choose, the C70 or the 500R? i like the styling of both in black (or gunmetal) so its more whats better for cooling as both fit the h100i.

 

[Feronix]

I think the C70 might cool a bit better, 'cause of the extra set of fans on the HDD cages. I personally like the looks of the 500R a lot more, though with the C70 you get a fancy window to show off your colour coördinated build

 

[S_I_N]

have ya looked at the New Cooler Master Haf XB?? Seems like an awesome case

 

[rossi94]

I'm a big fan of Lian Lis cases, but they are usually higher-priced, but mayby there is one you like.

Fractal R4?

 

[ScopedHandgun]

does the R4 fit a H100?

 

[CPMFW]

does the R4 fit a H100?

yes it does

 

[ScopedHandgun]

according to TTL, the R4 does not fit a H100 (check the video review about 22:15 mins in)

 

[CPMFW]

ive seen pictures with the h100 installed...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbXiMJh3ZZA i guess it depends on the motherboard you´re using

 

[rossi94]

Seen already R4s with a H100.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbXiMJh3ZZA

 

[rossi94]

Really? Same post - same video omfg, god is kidding us.