New Case to go with my upgrades

[Fyfey96]

Hey, I have a plan to make upgrades to my PC. I am going to replace Power Supply, Motherboard, CPU , Graphics card and add an SSD. My current case is a coolermaster HAF 922. It just seems to get really dusty always no mater after just cleaning it. Really annoys me.
Seen as i am doing these upgrades and will likely be taking everything apart i though i might as well go for a new case because all that im keeping is the RAM, Hard Drives, My 80i and Optical drive.

So im looking for a case with good space, keeps dust out and good cable management. I was looking at the Corsair Vengeance Series Black C70 but im not sure. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks alot,

Regards Fyfey

 

[Cru]

what size? atx or also smaller since you're going to get a new mobo?

 

[Fyfey96]

ATX mate, Its the Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z Motherboard

 

[WYP]

A few questions

1. is a window important to you

2. what do you use your pc for (if you work on your rig and not just game sound proofing may be of interest)

3. Budget

Answering these will make suggesting cases a little easier

 

[Fyfey96]

Well, Not totally important but a window would be cool. I use my pc for Video Editing, Photo Editing, All the adobe stuff really. Gaming aswell.

I dont really have a budget as such i will save for whatever it costs.

Thanks

 

[Cru]

fractal design define r4 or arc midi r2 are two of my favorites

 

[WYP]

I recently build an editing rig for a friend of mine in a fractal design R4, its a pretty good case for cable management, has sound proofing built in and is available with and without a window.

The case will cost around 75-90 pounds depending on retailer.

here is a picture of the windowed version

if it interests you, there is a video review on youtube from good old TTL

 

[Surfie]

Do you have plans to water cool in the future? If so, I'd suggest getting a case that is a little larger than what you need now, so you don't struggle to cram in water cooling kit later on.

The obsidian 750D or phantom 630 are both good choices if you are looking at that down the track.

 

[Fyfey96]

Thanks a lot guys, I wasn't really thinking liquid cooling but it would be good to have the option there.

 

[Feronix]

Thanks a lot guys, I wasn't really thinking liquid cooling but it would be good to have the option there.

Arc Midi R2 then imo. Can fit two thick 240mm rads and is an excellent air cooler while still being fairly compact.

 

[Fyfey96]

Does it keep dust out well though?

 

[Feronix]

Does it keep dust out well though?

It is dust filtered at pretty much every intake. Positive air pressure will help loads but you'll never be able to keep all dust out of your system.

 

[Cru]

 

[Fyfey96]

Thanks Guys i will take a look at all, Regards

 

[Lystfiskern]

First rule for a dust free PC is to keep the room clean & tidy. Second is to get it off the floor - third is to have decent filters on all intakes and fourth is to keep a solid positive air-pressure within the case.
Im on all these and havent cleaned my rig out since it was built 15+ months ago - and to be fair (see what I did there? ) its still pretty damn clean...can spot a very fine layer in the bottom and on some corners and edges....
So, yes im biased - my vote clearly goes to the Define R4.

 

[Fyfey96]

Dont really have anywhere apart from floor unfortunately

 

[Lystfiskern]

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10198411/

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20011413/

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20198397/

Merely suggestions

Anyway the R4 and the Arc series comes with dustfilters in the front and bottom. Use the rear factory 140 fan in the front and you will be well sorted for positive pressure.

 

[Fyfey96]

Hahah I cant put that in my room haha