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Soooo I'm a girl... I like nice things :P I got some money today and I'd really like to put it towards something for my PC. I decided that I want a newer and nicer case then my current Inwin Mana 134. Although the front LED fans look really cool from the outside, the case is otherwise bleh, doesn't have a side window, and the front panel doesn't exactly go on properly any more. I'll also be looking for a nice-looking second-hand ATX 1155 mobo (preferably Z77 so I can upgrade to a K CPU and a good cooler later on), as well as getting Bitfenix Alchemy cable extensions as my PSU's sleeving doesn't go all the way to the end.

 

I've looked at a few options and found three that I like

 

A - NZXT S340

B - Fractal Define S

C - Silverstone PS11

 

Which one of these would you pick? Or do you guys have any other better suggestions? Please leave reasoning if you have a suggestion as well, it'd definitely help. 

 

Thanks! :)

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Which one of these would you pick? Or do you guys have any other better suggestions? Please leave reasoning if you have a suggestion as well, it'd definitely help. 

 

https://youtu.be/cQ4luP7QVHs?t=1m37s

 

jk xD

 

If you mean the windowed version of the PS11 then that's the one that I'd personally go for out of the three with an air setup. However as far as interior design the Define S will be the nicest IMO, but it seems like it'd look a lot nicer if the blank space by the front is actually filled with something. If you're going to be getting a dual rad later on to mount on the front then I'd go for the Define S.

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my pick will be the S340 White case

 

the Define S will be good when you remove all the drive cages and will be good for your cable sleevings to run

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I have the RoseWill galaxy-01 and its great if you make sure your cooler will fit.

Anything by Corsair is great

I think there is a pink Ostrog if that interests you...

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Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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ostrog_pink_0.jpg

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ostrog_pink_0.jpg

Thank you.

also:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007583%20600462383%20600006337

 

(this is just a joke, i am not assuming your favorite color is pink OP)

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Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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https://youtu.be/cQ4luP7QVHs?t=1m37s

 

jk xD

 

If you mean the windowed version of the PS11 then that's the one that I'd personally go for out of the three with an air setup. However as far as interior design the Define S will be the nicest IMO, but it seems like it'd look a lot nicer if the blank space by the front is actually filled with something. If you're going to be getting a dual rad later on to mount on the front then I'd go for the Define S.

LOOOOL

 

Haha, yeah I meant the version with the window. This one: 

 

 

Good point about the space in the Define S, I might get an AIO to put there in the future if I can find a Z77 board and some money to upgrade CPU later on, but for now it'll be nothing special as far as CPU cooling. 

 

 

I have the RoseWill galaxy-01 and its great if you make sure your cooler will fit.

I want something with a side window, but thanks for the suggestion

 

 

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I'm actually not a fan of pink :P

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I have the NZXT S340 right now... I love it other then the bottom filter is not great and the HDD mounts are hard to reach when you have your power supply in. (And I cant fit all of the water cooling stuff I want... I say that meaning a 360mm radiator, 240/280 and 120/140 will fit fine)

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do you have a colorpreference? case/LED

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10 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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do you have a colorpreference? case/LED

Nothing exotic. I guess that leaves black and white and between those two I'd choose black since I have more components that'd go well with a black case then a white case. I already have some cool looking red LED 120mm fans (NZXT FZ) that I'll move over, so I'll probably get a red LED strip to match as well.

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@EcoBoost If you can try to go to Cambridge and go to the MicroCenter there, they have a lot of stuff you can browse in person.  

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Nothing exotic. I guess that leaves black and white and between those two I'd choose black since I have more components that'd go well with a black case then a white case. I already have some cool looking red LED 120mm fans (NZXT FZ) that I'll move over, so I'll probably get a red LED strip to match as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144290&ignorebbr=1

^my recomendation

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Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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Has many fans, much room, very light, SUCH WOW

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Well, with an i7, GTX 1080, Full tower and flashy lights, it can obviously only be for one thing:

Solitaire. 

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I'd prefer something more clean, the aggressive looks of the Mana hasn't really grown on me, so something more long the lines of a plain box like the S340 :)

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I would go with the NZXT S340 because I like the looks of NZXT cases, in my mind they look cleaner and more professional, meaning not something a kid would buy for their first PC. I personally don't like LED fans or anything like that, I just like accent lighting in the case with a nice metal case that isn't brushed or look like plastic like some cases do. NZXT makes great cases and it also has a PSU cover on it so you can hide all of those cables. It is easy to work with and looks good. 

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Not sure what your budget is on a case but here is few I think would be a very nice choice choice to choose from..

 

Phanteks “ Enthoo Pro Series “ PH-ES614P_BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case                 

 

CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced - Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handle and Windowed Side Panel - Black

 

Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

 

Cooler Master HAF 922 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior

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Soooo I'm a girl... I like nice things :P I got some money today and I'd really like to put it towards something for my PC. I decided that I want a newer and nicer case then my current Inwin Mana 134. Although the front LED fans look really cool from the outside, the case is otherwise bleh, doesn't have a side window, and the front panel doesn't exactly go on properly any more. I'll also be looking for a nice-looking second-hand ATX 1155 mobo (preferably Z77 so I can upgrade to a K CPU and a good cooler later on), as well as getting Bitfenix Alchemy cable extensions as my PSU's sleeving doesn't go all the way to the end.

 

I've looked at a few options and found three that I like

 

A - NZXT S340

B - Fractal Define S

C - Silverstone PS11

 

Which one of these would you pick? Or do you guys have any other better suggestions? Please leave reasoning if you have a suggestion as well, it'd definitely help. 

 

Thanks! :)

Wait.. You're from NB?! Nos fallamos Portuguesa? I used to live by the state pier. Awesome. Blessing of the fleet soon, and then the festivals in Mattapoisette.

 

Anyhoo...The s340 from nzxt. Clean lines, still quiet. The define S doesn't have the sound dampening material of the case it replaces. The ps11....are you gonna have to look at it?

 

I support the s340...its solid, and beyond fairly priced.

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my pick will be the S340 White case

 

the Define S will be good when you remove all the drive cages and will be good for your cable sleevings to run

 

What drive cages? :P

 

I guess if you plan on doing watercooling in the future I'd go with the Define S. The S340 would be fine for watercooling too but the Define S.. it was just made for it.

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I have sick in my mouth right now.

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If you've an air cooled setup, the PS11 is what I'd go for. However, if you want the best looking case I'd take the define S with some watercooling in it, AiO or custom. The S340 is really nice, kind of a middle ground one f you ask me.

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https://youtu.be/cQ4luP7QVHs?t=1m37s

 

jk xD

 

If you mean the windowed version of the PS11 then that's the one that I'd personally go for out of the three with an air setup. However as far as interior design the Define S will be the nicest IMO, but it seems like it'd look a lot nicer if the blank space by the front is actually filled with something. If you're going to be getting a dual rad later on to mount on the front then I'd go for the Define S.

It's personal, of course, but I really like the design of the Define cases. It's so... Clean!

 

But I have to agree with the fact that the define interiors are really nice. They're really easy to build in!

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