Hey everyone, was looking into getting a new case with a little better cooling since I am not quite as happy with the current case I have. So I figured i would come here to get some feedback! My current specs are:
-[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065"]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus[/URL]
-[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014"]XFX Core Edition PRO650W (P1-650S-NLB9) 650W ATX12V[/URL]
-[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604"]EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi)[/URL]
- [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345015"]BitFenix Merc Beta Black Steel [/URL]
-[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504"]Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz[/URL]
- [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293"]ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77[/URL]
-[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178382"]PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3[/URL]
What I was wondering is if a case such as (what I am currently looking at): [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010[/URL] would work well with my current setup. If not I would love feedback or suggestions on a case. I am looking for something pretty nice too (LED fans, ect) and I really don't have a budget. Thanks!
That is an excellent case. I would also take a look at the 450D. I just ordered a 750D, but I'm not sure if you'd need a full tower.
[url]http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case[/url]
[QUOTE=Levelog;44414984]That is an excellent case. I would also take a look at the 450D. I just ordered a 750D, but I'm not sure if you'd need a full tower.
[url]http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case[/url][/QUOTE]
What I am more or less getting at, is if I buy a new case, will I still be able to connect all the fans I want with my current motherboard? That is what has me confused with this new case shopping haha.
Depends on the number of headers your motherboard has
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Looks like your motherboard has 3 chassis fan headers and one pwm cpu header. If you want to use more than those 3, I'd look into getting some Y splitters
[QUOTE=Levelog;44415885]Depends on the number of headers your motherboard has
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Looks like your motherboard has 3 chassis fan headers and one pwm cpu header. If you want to use more than those 3, I'd look into getting some Y splitters[/QUOTE]
So what you're saying is that case that you linked (which I actually will buy) would be ready to go if I bought it without Y splitters?
For the front two and exhaust, yes. But I would suggest putting the front 2 on a Y, the back on a header, then getting 2 140's to put on a Y for the top.
[QUOTE=Levelog;44416494]For the front two and exhaust, yes. But I would suggest putting the front 2 on a Y, the back on a header, then getting 2 140's to put on a Y for the top.[/QUOTE]
If you don't mind, could you link me to a Y splitter you would recommend? Not sure if I would need a 4 pin or a 3 pin. I appreciate your help fyi!
Dunno. Never used them. Both of these seem to have a solid amount of good reviews on newegg.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200855[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189063[/url]
[QUOTE=Levelog;44416896]Dunno. Never used them. Both of these seem to have a solid amount of good reviews on newegg.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200855[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189063[/url][/QUOTE]
Thanks! My last question is should i buy a 3 prong or 4 prong splitter for this case?
4 pins are for PWM, and you'd be using the splitters on 3 pin chassis fan headers. So 3's what you'd be using.
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