Looking for a new Case?

[JamesT85]

Ok well recently i bought a hd 7950 and it has been running hot. 70'c when gaming and gets up to around 80'c. So i thought it would be a good idea to get a new case. However i have found out that my motherboard is upside down and so i dont think a normal Mid ATX case would fix.

 

So iv been looking at Inverted ATX cases and i was wandering if i could use a normal ATX case as they are much cheaper.

 

Here is my layout:

 

Also i would like to only spend £40($64.35)

Hope you can help

 

[Toddwjp]

you dont need to get an inverted case, the motherboard is atx and will be fine in any atx case,

 

NZXT s340 is a good choice.

[Aniallation]

Ok well recently i bought a hd 7950 and it has been running hot. 70'c when gaming and gets up to around 80'c. So i thought it would be a good idea to get a new case. However i have found out that my motherboard is upside down and so i dont think a normal Mid ATX case would fix.

It doesn't matter. As long as the motherboard is regular mATX size and has standard mATX mounting holes it will fit fine in a regular mATX or ATX case. It doesn't matter that it's upside down in the case you have now.

[WoodenMarker]

70-80c are fine load temps. 

[Aniallation]

70-80c are fine load temps. 

It's still pretty darn toasty inside that case though, seeing it's most likely an OEM and only has that single exhaust with no intake. A lot of the hot air is being sucked in by the PSU as well. 

 

Sticking a 7950 into an OEM mATX case isn't something I'd recommend somebody to do.

[JamesT85]

It doesn't matter. As long as the motherboard is regular mATX size and has standard mATX mounting holes it will fit fine in a regular mATX or ATX case. It doesn't matter that it's upside down in the case you have now.

• uATX

 

 

• Dimensions: 24.4 cm (9.6 in) x 24.4 cm (9.6 in)

Hope this dose not change any thing. If not i will go with this "X-CASE EAGLE II GAMING CHASSIS. -SSD + USB 3 + WINDOW"

Link here: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eagle-ii-gaming-chassis-ssd-usb-3-window-25-00-x-case.html

Also More details about my pc here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c04058519

 

Also Thanks for the Quick response

[Aniallation]

Hope this dose not change any thing. If not i will go with this "X-CASE EAGLE II GAMING CHASSIS. -SSD + USB 3 + WINDOW"

Link here: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eagle-ii-gaming-chassis-ssd-usb-3-window-25-00-x-case.html

Also More details about my pc here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c04058519

 

It will fit. Your motherboard is mATX and that's a regular ATX case so it will fit well and give you lots of room to spare for airflow.

[WoodenMarker]

It's still pretty darn toasty inside that case though, seeing it's most likely an OEM and only has that single exhaust with no intake. A lot of the hot air is being sucked in by the PSU as well. 

Sticking a 7950 into an OEM mATX case isn't something I'd recommend somebody to do.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a better case although I wouldn't worry too much about the psu unless the air it's exhausting is actually rather warm. 

uATX

Dimensions: 24.4 cm (9.6 in) x 24.4 cm (9.6 in)Hope this dose not change any thing. If not i will go with this "X-CASE EAGLE II GAMING CHASSIS. -SSD + USB 3 + WINDOW"

 

Link here: http://www.xcase.co.uk/pc-cases/gaming-cases/x-case-eagle-ii-gaming-chassis-ssd-usb-3-window-25-00-x-case.html

Also More details about my pc here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c04058519

Also Thanks for the Quick response

That looks like a mid or full tower. Your motherboard would look quite awkward in such a large case. I'd suggest going with a matx case like the N200: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

[JamesT85]

Its cheap and a good price, But i would like a side window so i can see inside.Also the case i looked at is stated for that cases as "Mid Tower Gamer" 

Also i'm planing when i save enough money to get a Atx motherboard and a intel Cpu but keep the Ram, hard drive and the Graphics card

 

So it might  look a bit out of place for now but it would look even better when i get that new motherboard.

 

Here is the things i require
Side Window

Big enough to fit my GPU

USB 3.0

Room for Full ATX in the future if i have enough money. This is so that i can get another HD 7950 and crossfire it when games get more demanding this hope fully wont be for a long time.

And Finally Plenty of Fans as standard to keep every thing cool, Why i looked at that case befor two top 120mm fans one Front 120mm fan and a Rear 120mm with room for two more

 

I'm glad to here that it would fit in a ATX case, Just would it be the right way up?

[WoodenMarker]

Its cheap and a good price, But i would like a side window so i can see inside.Also the case i looked at is stated for that cases as "Mid Tower Gamer" 

Also i'm planing when i save enough money to get a Atx motherboard and a intel Cpu but keep the Ram, hard drive and the Graphics card

 

So it might  look a bit out of place for now but it would look even better when i get that new motherboard.

 

Here is the things i require

Side Window

Big enough to fit my GPU

USB 3.0

Room for Full ATX in the future if i have enough money. This is so that i can get another HD 7950 and crossfire it when games get more demanding this hope fully wont be for a long time.

And Finally Plenty of Fans as standard to keep every thing cool, Why i looked at that case befor two top 120mm fans one Front 120mm fan and a Rear 120mm with room for two more

 

I'm glad to here that it would fit in a ATX case, Just would it be the right way up?

In that case, there are better options available: 

Phantom 240: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph240w1

Source 530: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso530m1

230T: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-230twindowedblue

Arc Midi R2: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw

 

Which way the board is oriented would depend on the case. 

 

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. 

[JamesT85]

In that case, there are better options available: 

Phantom 240: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph240w1

Source 530: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso530m1

230T: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-230twindowedblue

Arc Midi R2: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw

 

Which way the board is oriented would depend on the case. 

 

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. 

Ok well iv looked at the cases you have suggested and there is a problem

If i had £70 to spend on a case i would have chosen   Phantom 240 as i looks just amazing. But maby you did not read this bit

 

 

"Also i would like to only spend £40($64.35) 

 

If you can find a good branded case for that much then grate. 

But i relay don't care as long as it dose the job. So if i can get extra fans as stander i would go with no side window

also i think that lowers the price.

 

Which is the why i like the one i had before only £30 and you get 4 120mm fans as stander so i would not have to buy and fit more.

 

Just stick to this one word "Budget" and then i should be happy. Thank you.  

[WoodenMarker]

Ok well iv looked at the cases you have suggested and there is a problem

If i had £70 to spend on a case i would have chosen   Phantom 240 as i looks just amazing. But maby you did not read this bit

"Also i would like to only spend £40($64.35) 

 

If you can find a good branded case for that much then grate. 

But i relay don't care as long as it dose the job. So if i can get extra fans as stander i would go with no side window

also i think that lowers the price.

 

Which is the why i like the one i had before only £30 and you get 4 120mm fans as stander so i would not have to buy and fit more.

Just stick to this one word "Budget" and then i should be happy. Thank you.  

My bad--didn't notice that at the bottom. 

How's a Spec-01 or Source 220 look?

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-spec01redled

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso22001