Recommend a new case

[Xeross]

Hi, i want to change my old NZXT hades for something better. My price range around 150€.

My computer hardware is:

• Motherboard - Crosshair formula v
• CPU - FX8150
• CPU Cooler- corsair h80i
• Ram - Patriot sector 7 viper ii 1600 MHz 6Gb
• Graphic card - Ati 5770 I want a 280x soon
• Hard Drives - 2
• SSD - ocz vertex 4 256gb
• PSU - Be Quiet Pure Power L8-CM-630W 80Plus Bronze

What case is the best for my build? and What case do you recommend for LAN parties?

Thank for your time and excuse my bad English.

 

[Feronix]

I guess the Fractal cases (Define R4 and Arc Midi R2) are pretty compact but big enough to fit all your hardware. They're really good cases actually. The Midi R2 will even allow for future watercooling upgrades.

If you want to stick with NZXT, you could have a look at the Pantom 530 and maybe the older 410. They offer great features for the price, but it needs to be said that there's a lot of plastic on them which might not be convenient if you move your case around a lot.

Then there's a Corsair C70. A love it or hate it case, I guess, but the features are good. It also has carrying handles on the top so that you can easily carry it with you. The case is all steel though, so it might be a bit heavier.

Another case that has carrying handles is the Cooler Master Storm Scout II. It'll be a bit lighters and I think it's also a bit smaller. Still offers plenty of options, although 240mm radiators might become a problem.

If you want a quiet case, you might want to take a look at the silent cases from Corsair, like the 550D and 330R or take a look at the Deep Silence range from Nanoxia.

 

[Xeross]

The Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 looks great to me. Just one thing, I never do any modding before. There is any way to put leds inside this case? Any tutorial? I think it can look great.


Thanks for you fast response.

 

[looz]

Well, it's hardly even modding, there's plenty of LED strips which eat Molex power.

Google result.

 

[Xeross]

Well, it's hardly even modding, there's plenty of LED strips which eat Molex power.

Google result.

That is true but. How do you fix then on the case?

Any recommendation on leds that have all RGBs color and you can manipulate it.
Thanks.

 

[Chris230291]

You can just use double sided tape to attach the strips. Most LED strips already have the adhesive strips applied though.

 

[Xeross]

Any recommendations for a RGB leds setup?

 

[Feronix]

Honestly, if you have a half-decent colour scheme, white lights are the way to go. They will make the colours pop out more from the black parts of the components while coloured LEDs will just wash everything out.

 

[Chris230291]

Any recommendations for a RGB leds setup?

The cheapest ones.
You can buy them on ebay in all different lengths.