New Case to replace el Cheapo

[kaibsora]

So i have my specs listed in my signature. I have a new build that is being housed in a deepcool tesseract pc case that i got from newegg for 35 smackaroonis. So, needless to say, i got what i paid for. The case claims to support 310mm gpus, but my 2060 super amp extreme i got doesn't fit! Anywho, I'm in the market for a new case to house my build. There are some requirements though  

 

I am in a house that is DUSTY, and has 3 cats, one of which likes to jump on my pc to get to the highest place in the room. I would like rgb(even though my motherboard doesn't have a header, which i plan on getting a commander pro or something similar for).It is a requirement that it supports the gpu of course, along with a 280mm aio either at the top or the front. Cable manageability is a big thing for me behind the tray. Also, my cats like to scratch claws on material like my laptop bag, so I'd love some insight about whether they would try to scratch mesh if it was on the front panel or not. Budget is around 120 usd from amazon

 

That being said, I've tried to look a couple of cases, but can't really decide on any myself.
ThermalTake Commander C33

Deepcool Matrexx 70 case

Those are just a couple that caught my eye. I'm open to other suggestions from amazon too! Just really eager to start using this 2060  Thanks for helping!

[DoctorNick]

Define C TG - much better dust filters, compact and generally awesome, Meshify C is also an option, better airflow, but no noise dampening. Both available with or without tempered glass. Meshify is also available in white.

https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Tower-Cases-FD-CA-DEF-C-BK-TG/dp/B074K9JNT3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=define+c+tg'&qid=1567757400&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Define-Supply-FD-CA-DEF-C-BK/dp/B01M2CP50B/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=define+c&qid=1567757486&s=gateway&sr=8-1

 

https://www.amazon.com/FRACTAL-FD-CA-MESH-C-BKO-TGL-Airflow-Compact-Tempered/dp/B079FQZM89/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=meshify+c&qid=1567757501&s=gateway&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/FRACTAL-DESIGN-Airflow-Compact-Meshify/dp/B079FPKPN3/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=meshify+c&qid=1567757501&s=gateway&sr=8-13

 

[kaibsora]

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22 minutes ago, DoctorNick said:

Define C TG - much better dust filters, compact and generally awesome, Meshify C is also an option, better airflow, but no noise dampening. Both available with or without tempered glass. Meshify is also available in white.

https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Tower-Cases-FD-CA-DEF-C-BK-TG/dp/B074K9JNT3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=define+c+tg'&qid=1567757400&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Define-Supply-FD-CA-DEF-C-BK/dp/B01M2CP50B/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=define+c&qid=1567757486&s=gateway&sr=8-1

 

https://www.amazon.com/FRACTAL-FD-CA-MESH-C-BKO-TGL-Airflow-Compact-Tempered/dp/B079FQZM89/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=meshify+c&qid=1567757501&s=gateway&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/FRACTAL-DESIGN-Airflow-Compact-Meshify/dp/B079FPKPN3/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=meshify+c&qid=1567757501&s=gateway&sr=8-13

 

 

I looked into the meshify c and I didn't think about it until now. I don't know why I didn't give it another look before XD. Anywho, That looks like a good case,and i can fit rgb fans in there for the rgb goodness. I'm not worried about noise too much as ill be wearing a headset the whole time I'm using it. also wont be ordering anything till next friday so i have some timefor other suggestions should they choose to come along. I do plan on upgrading the mobo so i have one that has an io shield and a rgb header at some point. but i want to use this awesome gpu! :3

[DoctorNick]

6 minutes ago, kaibsora said:

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I looked into the meshify c and I didn't think about it until now. I don't know why I didn't give it another look before XD. Anywho, That looks like a good case,and i can fit rgb fans in there for the rgb goodness. I'm not worried about noise too much as ill be wearing a headset the whole time I'm using it. also wont be ordering anything till next friday so i have some timefor other suggestions should they choose to come along. I do plan on upgrading the mobo so i have one that has an io shield and a rgb header at some point. but i want to use this awesome gpu! :3

Cool  You want a new mobo and cpu? (signatur) Then you need to buy something newer.. Like the ryzen 3600 maybe?

[kaibsora]

14 minutes ago, DoctorNick said:

Cool  You want a new mobo and cpu? (signatur) Then you need to buy something newer.. Like the ryzen 3600 maybe?

Nah, I have 2 fx6300s, 2 older gpus, 2 extra power supplies and ddr3 ram that Is going to be repurposed in my current case for a plex/virtualization server. I meant like a motherboard more feature rich on the z270 platform as I am going to buy a 6700k for 200 beenz from someone on letgo. Hence why I require 280mm radiator cooling space along with 310mm GPU space x3

[DoctorNick]

16 minutes ago, kaibsora said:

Nah, I have 2 fx6300s, 2 older gpus, 2 extra power supplies and ddr3 ram that Is going to be repurposed in my current case for a plex/virtualization server. I meant like a motherboard more feature rich on the z270 platform as I am going to buy a 6700k for 200 beenz from someone on letgo. Hence why I require 280mm radiator cooling space along with 310mm GPU space x3

Alright

[TVwazhere]

4 hours ago, kaibsora said:

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I looked into the meshify c and I didn't think about it until now. I don't know why I didn't give it another look before XD. Anywho, That looks like a good case,and i can fit rgb fans in there for the rgb goodness. I'm not worried about noise too much as ill be wearing a headset the whole time I'm using it. also wont be ordering anything till next friday so i have some timefor other suggestions should they choose to come along. I do plan on upgrading the mobo so i have one that has an io shield and a rgb header at some point. but i want to use this awesome gpu! :3

Meshify C wont work for you; you're using an AIO at the front, which reduces your GPU max clearance to 288mm (the 315mm official clearance includes a front fan, and most AIO's have 27mm thick rads). Granted, your current AIO is a 240 which can fit up top, but only a 280 can fit at the front. 

 

Cases under $100 to consider:

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG (basically a longer MEhsify C)

Coolermaster Masterbox MB511 RGB (or the regular MB511 if you have your own fans you want to use)

[kaibsora]

7 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Meshify C wont work for you; you're using an AIO at the front, which reduces your GPU max clearance to 288mm (the 315mm official clearance includes a front fan, and most AIO's have 27mm thick rads). Granted, your current AIO is a 240 which can fit up top, but only a 280 can fit at the front. 

 

Cases under $100 to consider:

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG (basically a longer MEhsify C)

Coolermaster Masterbox MB511 RGB (or the regular MB511 if you have your own fans you want to use)

Thanks for the info, I was looking for that XD. What if I was to raise my budget to say 160?

[TVwazhere]

Just now, kaibsora said:

Thanks for the info, I was looking for that XD. What if I was to raise my budget to say 160?

Coolermaster H500P Mesh

Phanteks P600S (I'd leave the front cover on because the front is very fabrick-y so it could be attractive to the cats)

Lian Li PC-O11D (Filters are good but the top is a great spot for cats to rest)

NZXT H700

Corsair 460x

[kaibsora]

14 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

Coolermaster H500P Mesh

Phanteks P600S (I'd leave the front cover on because the front is very fabrick-y so it could be attractive to the cats)

Lian Li PC-O11D (Filters are good but the top is a great spot for cats to rest)

NZXT H700

Corsair 460x

Thanks again. Any chance that you know what the difference is for that series? Mb511 vs 520 vs 530p?

[kaibsora]

Also, any eatx or full towers worth looking at?

[TVwazhere]

15 hours ago, kaibsora said:

Thanks again. Any chance that you know what the difference is for that series? Mb511 vs 520 vs 530p?

Mostly just accessories and RGB levels. MB520 has a full clear acrylic front instead of mesh, MV530 hsa a tempered glass front and ARGB fans. 

9 hours ago, kaibsora said:

Also, any eatx or full towers worth looking at?

Lian Li PC-O11D which barely qualifies as a full tower, but it was the best case of 2018 hands down. Good E-atx support between that and the P600s. 

[kaibsora]

9 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Mostly just accessories and RGB levels. MB520 has a full clear acrylic front instead of mesh, MV530 hsa a tempered glass front and ARGB fans. 

Lian Li PC-O11D which barely qualifies as a full tower, but it was the best case of 2018 hands down. Good E-atx support between that and the P600s. 

What about the phanteks enthoo pro tg(looking at white) I've been eyeing that one, but cant seem to find any reviews on yt about it. I really like the covering plate over the front io, and like the water cooling capability of that case. Whats your opinion of the pc-o11D vs p600s vs enthoo pro tg(white interior)?

p.S thanks for all of your responses, they are really getting me to think about this build :3

[kaibsora]

Looking through it all I really want the luxe2 for a possible dual system build. But its sold out anywhere I look. Will they restock this case? Or should I not hold my breath and just go with the p600s(white)?

[TVwazhere]

On 9/7/2019 at 6:08 PM, kaibsora said:

What about the phanteks enthoo pro tg(looking at white) I've been eyeing that one, but cant seem to find any reviews on yt about it. I really like the covering plate over the front io, and like the water cooling capability of that case. Whats your opinion of the pc-o11D vs p600s vs enthoo pro tg(white interior)?

p.S thanks for all of your responses, they are really getting me to think about this build :3

Pro TG is the same case as the originbal Pro (but with a TG side) so any reviews you find for the original version are applicable to the TG version. The case can support a very hefty 360 at the top and I believe a slim 240 at the front (with all drive cages removed IIRC), so in terms of water cooling it's a bit weaker than the P600s and O11D. But if all you care about is a 360mm adator, then it comes down to are you okay with the much larger size difference?

4 hours ago, kaibsora said:

Looking through it all I really want the luxe2 for a possible dual system build. But its sold out anywhere I look. Will they restock this case? Or should I not hold my breath and just go with the p600s(white)?

The Luxe2 is a very high end case designed for very high end custom watercooling. A regular system in it would look miniscule. The P600s can do a dual system build as long as the second build uses an APU with no dedicated GPU. 

[kaibsora]

12 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

Pro TG is the same case as the originbal Pro (but with a TG side) so any reviews you find for the original version are applicable to the TG version. The case can support a very hefty 360 at the top and I believe a slim 240 at the front (with all drive cages removed IIRC), so in terms of water cooling it's a bit weaker than the P600s and O11D. But if all you care about is a 360mm adator, then it comes down to are you okay with the much larger size difference?

The Luxe2 is a very high end case designed for very high end custom watercooling. A regular system in it would look miniscule. The P600s can do a dual system build as long as the second build uses an APU with no dedicated GPU. 

thats just the thing. the parts im going to have in the case is only temporary for now. i am going to upgrade all the components and like the idea of a dedicated streaming pc in the same footprint, but if the luxe2 isnt going to be out on shelves again soon ill just settle for the p600s

[TVwazhere]

3 minutes ago, kaibsora said:

thats just the thing. the parts im going to have in the case is only temporary for now. i am going to upgrade all the components and like the idea of a dedicated streaming pc in the same footprint, but if the luxe2 isnt going to be out on shelves again soon ill just settle for the p600s

If it's only gotta stream, then a quad core with SMT and an iGPU is probably all you need, so using an R5 3400G with the P600S would be perfect!  Just make sure to use a low profile cooler, I believe coolers like the Noctua NH-L9a or the Cryorig C7 are necessary especially if you're overclokcing. 

[kaibsora]

Just now, TVwazhere said:

If it's only gotta stream, then a quad core with SMT and an iGPU is probably all you need, so using an R5 3400G with the P600S would be perfect!  Just make sure to use a low profile cooler, I believe coolers like the Noctua NH-L9a or the Cryorig C7 are necessary especially if you're overclokcing. 

MMMMMMMMMMMF~ this sounds so good!!!~ i cant wait to do all this! thanks for your help, btw, should i go with white, or grey? i dont really like the dark theme

[TVwazhere]

2 minutes ago, kaibsora said:

MMMMMMMMMMMF~ this sounds so good!!!~ i cant wait to do all this! thanks for your help, btw, should i go with white, or grey? i dont really like the dark theme

Both are good colors but I'd probably choose gray for it's super neutral-ness. Can go with jsut about anything you put in it aesthetically, while White can be tricky especially if you want an "all white build". Cant find the video, but Hardware Canucks did a good piece on how most "white" products are not a uniform white

 

[kaibsora]

9 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

Both are good colors but I'd probably choose gray for it's super neutral-ness. Can go with jsut about anything you put in it aesthetically, while White can be tricky especially if you want an "all white build". Cant find the video, but Hardware Canucks did a good piece on how most "white" products are not a uniform white

 

You are awesome my man! keep "cool", and ill update this thread as the build goes on~~