Case recommendation

[raize]

So I've put in an order for a Sapphire Tri-X R9 290. 

 

What would be a good case recommendation for this long video card that will have good aesthetics as well?

[brownninja97]

nzxt phantom cases

[yuh25]

Define R4 or Corsair 350D are good if you like clean cases.

[Rheinwasser]

Budget? Size? What looks do You prefer?

[spwath]

I have the NZXT phantom 410 and I love it. But i also realy like the looks of the corsair carbide series air 540

[Scottonpc]

CM 690 II Advanced

[raize]

Willing to spend up to about $200.  Was thinking of putting in one of the Noctua air coolers as well.

 

Already have a full tower case so either midi or full would be good.

[hadesjoy72]

So I've put in an order for a Sapphire Tri-X R9 290. 

 

What would be a good case recommendation for this long video card that will have good aesthetics as well?

NZXT Switch 810....versatility at its finest.

 

http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/111-switch-810-case.html

[raize]

I do like the look of the Switch 810 but there's something oddly compelling about that Corsair Carbide Air 540 with everything hidden on the other side of the motherboard tray.

[Aleks]

I just picked up the 750D and I am loving it! check out my review if you want to know a little about what I think.http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/106641-corsair-obsidian-750d-review/#entry1425443

[raize]

Another nice case.  I'm kinda leaning a little bit towards the Fractal cases at the moment. 

 

Given the GPU is around 305mm, do people think its better to get the smaller Fractal Design R4 and take out the top hard drive bays, vs getting something like a Fractal Design XL R2 and leave them in?  I realise that some people think the airflow in the Design isn't as good as say the Arc series so that is also a consideration to take into account.

[brob]

Another nice case.  I'm kinda leaning a little bit towards the Fractal cases at the moment. 

 

Given the GPU is around 305mm, do people think its better to get the smaller Fractal Design R4 and take out the top hard drive bays, vs getting something like a Fractal Design XL R2 and leave them in?  I realise that some people think the airflow in the Design isn't as good as say the Arc series so that is also a consideration to take into account.

 

Air flow is better with drive cages removed.

 

Have you looked at the Nanoxia Deep Silence series of cases?

[ChillKyle]

Usually form factor does make a difference in what your going to be using. What size form factor are you going to be using?

[raize]

 Existing case is a full tower but i'm open to Midi Tower as well so long as things fit nicely.  I imagine i'll be getting a standard ATX board to go in there but I haven't decided which one as yet.

[Flatout42]

i just pre-ordered the NZXT H440 from NZXT's website, looks really cool, its like the R4 with all the sound dampening foam

[ChillKyle]

I would suggest the NZXT Phantom 530. Great case for the money.