Need Help Choosing E-ATX Case

[NBKJOKER732]

I am upgrading very soon to a 4930k and I am requiring a case that can adequately support a E-ATX motherboard.

 

The main one that caught my eye was the Corsair 750d, but on further investigation I found that it does not actually have the proper mounts for an E-ATX mobo, despite saying that E-ATX is supported from the manufacturer's website.

 

So if anyone can link me to or provide some suggestions for this I would truly appreciate it. I do have a few things I am looking for in whatever case I choose.

 

1. Has to be black and a full tower.

 

2. Must have a very clean and modern aesthetic (no flashy lights or a shape that looks like a UFO). Something along the lines of the 750d or 900d. The 900d would actually be good, but I don't want to spend that much money on a case which leads to my next point.

 

3. I would like the case to be in the $150-$200 range. I could afford more, but I don't want some ridiculously overpriced case like that one Silverstone that goes for $600 or some of the Lian Li's where you are just paying for a name.

 

4. The case should have good airflow and a large side panel window.

 

I think that about covers it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Anthony10]

Why do you need E-ATX? There are ATX LGA 2011 Boards?

[WoodenMarker]

? The 750D fits eatx motherboard though..

[WunderWuffle]

I am upgrading very soon to a 4930k and I am requiring a case that can adequately support a E-ATX motherboard.

 

3. I would like the case to be in the $150-$200 range. I could afford more, but I don't want some ridiculously overpriced case like that one Silverstone that goes for $600 or some of the Lian Li's where you are just paying for a name.

 

You serious? I didn't know that. Uh... check out the Corsair 760T (I'm not sure if that's too flashy for you), Corsair Air 540, Phanteks Enthoo Primo Aluminum ($40 over your budget)

[NBKJOKER732]

Why do you need E-ATX? There are ATX LGA 2011 Boards?

 

I've been shopping around and I've narrowed down to 3 boards that I like and they all happen to be E-ATX.

 

 

? The 750D fits eatx motherboard though..

 

I see that. I saw it mentioned in some reviews on Newegg as well on Corsair's forums that people had issues with E-ATX. Specifically that the standoff points didn't line up with their boards. I have only been looking into the cases for about an hour so it could just be that they're idiots making the comments. Thanks for the pic though. Were there any issues that you encountered with installing the mobo in the 750d? I really like that case.

 

The other ones I am considering are the Fractal Design XL and the NZXT H630 Ultra as a last resort. Thanks again!

 

 

You serious? I didn't know that. Uh... check out the Corsair 760T (I'm not sure if that's too flashy for you), Corsair Air 540, Phanteks Enthoo Primo Aluminum ($40 over your budget)

 

Thanks for the suggestions. The 760t is too flashy, the 540 is not my style, but the Phanteks is pretty nice. I will check out some reviews on that one and see if it fits my needs.

 

Thanks to everyone for the speedy responses.

 

Here is my current rig. As you can probably figure, I have matured and grown out of the "space ship" look, lol.

 

 

Current Specs:

CPU: Intel i5 3570k @4.4 Ghz

GPU: MSI GTX 780 Gaming OC Edition x2 (SLI)

Mobo: MSI Z77 MPower

RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance Red @1866 Mhz

PSU: Corsair TX850v2 

SSD: 120 GB Samsung 840 Pro (Boot Only), 120 GB Samsung 840 EVO (Origin Games)

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

Optical: Asus DVD-RW

Case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Frio Advanced

Monitor: 24" Asus VG248QE 144hz G-Sync Monitor

[WoodenMarker]

I see that. I saw it mentioned in some reviews on Newegg as well on Corsair's forums that people had issues with E-ATX. Specifically that the standoff points didn't line up with their boards. I have only been looking into the cases for about an hour so it could just be that they're idiots making the comments. Thanks for the pic though. Were there any issues that you encountered with installing the mobo in the 750d? I really like that case.

 

The other ones I am considering are the Fractal Design XL and the NZXT H630 Ultra as a last resort. Thanks again!

 

Here is my current rig. As you can probably figure, I have matured and grown out of the "space ship" look, lol.

Not my picture--just one I grabbed online. 

I'm personally not tired of my NZXT Phantom's looks yet but just the noise. It's pretty quiet but I can still tell it's on from the noise.

[airdeano]

i have a 750D and the E-ATX fits fine with no standoff issues.

 

 

E-ATX uses the ATX standoffs as the C626, EBB and CBB might have issues.

[NBKJOKER732]

Great looking case you got there with the red corsair fans. This is pretty much what I'm going for. Matched up with the AX1200i, my dual MSI 780's, and those sick Silverstone black & red cables. Same mobo as you got there too. How is the board and case working for you? Any complaints?