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Spec 03, 100r, or a better budget case

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i know my parts are kinda odd, and thats because its planned to be upgradable in the future, since I'm trying to keep the budget as low as possible right now. the 750ti will be upgraded to a 960, 4 gigs of ram to 8 gigs, stock cooler to 212 evo, etc.

You could just have that to begin with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rWxtBm

as the title suggest i am trying to pick out a case, preferably corsair since their budget cases have a very good reputation but I am open to other suggestions. I have been looking at the spec 03 mainly, but I have been considering the 100r. The only thing that I really want in the case is good cable management options, which some budget cases from cooler master can lack. If you have any suggestions at all it would help a lot. I don't really want to go over 50 USD but if its really worth it i will consider it. (if there is a review video for it from linus, jayztwocents, etc. please post it)

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($124.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.79 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $580.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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It would help to list your specs.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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i listed them

N200: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

 

The parts list is questionable if you're planning a new system though.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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N200: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

 

The parts list is questionable if you're planning a new system though.

i know my parts are kinda odd, and thats because its planned to be upgradable in the future, since I'm trying to keep the budget as low as possible right now. the 750ti will be upgraded to a 960, 4 gigs of ram to 8 gigs, stock cooler to 212 evo, etc.

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i know my parts are kinda odd, and thats because its planned to be upgradable in the future, since I'm trying to keep the budget as low as possible right now. the 750ti will be upgraded to a 960, 4 gigs of ram to 8 gigs, stock cooler to 212 evo, etc.

You could just have that to begin with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rWxtBm

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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You could just have that to begin with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rWxtBm

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($181.79 @ Amazon) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $500.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I didn't really think 500 watts is needed right now, and i can get windows through dreamspark. I also might be able to get a 400 watt psu from a friend if you recommend going that low. 
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I didn't really think 500 watts is needed right now, and i can get windows through dreamspark. I also might be able to get a 400 watt psu from a friend if you recommend going that low. 

Up to you--I'm personally not a fan of rebates. A 400w psu could work if it's good enough but I'm guessing your friend doesn't have stellar 400w's lying around.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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