I need a new case

[LennyD]

Hey guys i just recently had to replace my miniATX motherboard with a regular ATX one and now this one wont fit inside my case because of the GPU length. Right now im considering Corsair 275r but i want to hear more opinions, i would also consider the 400c a solid option but i can only find it in white right now and its not my preference.

 

My system:

I5 6500 3.2 ghz

Asus GTX 1060 strix 6gb

Corsair Value Select 2133 2x8gb

Corsair 650RMx

Asus h270-P

2 1tb WD hard drives

1 240 gb Kingston SSD

 

Prerequisites of the case:

- have at least 29.8 cm room for the GPU;

- have a transparent side panel;

- im coming from a case that had side fans so cooling wasnt a problem but im worried that by removing the side cooling it will get hot so i want good cooling to it;

- budget is around 100 USD.

 

Also feel free to recommend any coolers to add to the case.

 

[Chronified]

I'd recommend the Meshify C (Black or White, Mini or Standard) to anyone looking for those prerequisites lol 

Absolute best bang for your buck you can get  and it's exactly at your pricepoint

https://www.newegg.com/fractal-design-meshify-c-white-tg-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352087

 

Only downside to it is no DVD drive bay, but you can get a USB DVD burner from eBay for <$10 to keep your build clean. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-IDE-Notebook-Laptop-CD-DVD-RW-Burner-ROM-Drive-Box-External-Case-9D/383050657952?hash=item592f9930a0%3Am%3AmluTxRaXTHCuW1QyyAiSkdQ&LH_BIN=1

 

**edit

Damn I didn't realize how many of our favorite youtubers did a Meshify C video. Almost like everyone but Linus did one when it released a couple years ago lol

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[Chronified]

Forgot to mention for coolers, a Coolermaster Lite would make a great budget choice for putting that CPU under water.

 

120mm for rear mounting $59 USD

https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml120l-rgb-liquid-cooling-system/p/2YM-0004-00014?Description=masterliquid lite &cm_re=masterliquid_lite-_-2YM-0004-00014-_-Product

 

240mm for front/top mounting $69 USD (Pick me, pick me!)

https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-rgb-liquid-cooling-system/p/2YM-0004-00015?Description=masterliquid lite &cm_re=masterliquid_lite-_-2YM-0004-00015-_-Product

 

Both have the RGB that you will crave once you have a non-lit Meshify C, hence the recommendation for the 240mm. Front mounting it until you get more RGB fans will make for some great lighting. 

[LennyD]

On 8/11/2019 at 3:05 PM, Chronified said:

I'd recommend the Meshify C (Black or White, Mini or Standard) to anyone looking for those prerequisites lol 

Absolute best bang for your buck you can get  and it's exactly at your pricepoint

https://www.newegg.com/fractal-design-meshify-c-white-tg-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352087

 

Only downside to it is no DVD drive bay, but you can get a USB DVD burner from eBay for <$10 to keep your build clean. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-IDE-Notebook-Laptop-CD-DVD-RW-Burner-ROM-Drive-Box-External-Case-9D/383050657952?hash=item592f9930a0%3Am%3AmluTxRaXTHCuW1QyyAiSkdQ&LH_BIN=1

Would you say this is better than the 275 in terms of cooling?

[Chronified]

Gamers Nexus does the temperature comparisons if you ever want to look those up. They're within margins of error to eachother, CPU is a bit better in the Meshify C though.