Some help to choose a case

[Utsu]

Hello guys,

 

I'm kinda a hardware newbie (well I'm learning since 3 or 4 weeks, better than nothing) so, I would need some help to choose the "best" case available for my following build (a friend and my poor knowledge helped me)  :  

 

Case : ? 

CPU : i7 6700k 

GPU : Asus GTX 980TI Strix 

Mobo : Asus Maximus VIII Hero 

RAM : 2 x 8GO G.Skill RipJaws V 3000mhz CL15 

CPU Cooler : Noctua NH-D15 

HDD : Seagate Barracuda 2TO 

SSD (games) : Samsung 850 PRO 512GO 

SSD (OS) : Samsung 850 PRO 128GO 

PSU : Corsair HX750i 

Fans Case : ? 

 

So, about the case :  

 

- I don't want to use watercooling for the moment (I know the pros & cons, but I'll will try later with more knowledge and experience). 

- Airflow/Noises > Skin (a good skin and a window would be bonuses).

- 50-500€, I can spend more depending on the quality of the case and necessity.

- I can buy case fans, that is not a problem.

 

First, I was thinking about a Thermaltake X9, but I think it would be too much without using watercooling. Then I was thinking about a case which supports a 90° motherboard orientation, like the Raven RV05, but I read that it is bad for the GPU coolers ( http://www.overclock.net/t/900251/gpu-coolers-that-actually-work-in-90-rotation-ft02-rv02 ). 

 

So I'm a bit lost haha. Please let me know if you have any opinion, suggestion or advice.

 

Thanks a lot and have a nice day.

 

PS : I'm not a native english speaker so excuse me if you find some mistakes in my topic.

[gazabi]

 

Hello guys,

 

I'm kinda a hardware newbie (well I'm learning since 3 or 4 weeks, better than nothing) so, I would need some help to choose the "best" case available for my following build (a friend and my poor knowledge helped me)  :  

 

Case : ? 

CPU : i7 6700k 

GPU : Asus GTX 980TI Strix 

Mobo : Asus Maximus VIII Hero 

RAM : 2 x 8GO G.Skill RipJaws V 3000mhz CL15 

CPU Cooler : Noctua NH-D15 

HDD : Seagate Barracuda 2TO 

SSD (games) : Samsung 850 PRO 512GO 

SSD (OS) : Samsung 850 PRO 128GO 

PSU : Corsair HX750i 

Fans Case : ? 

 

So, about the case :  

 

- I don't want to use watercooling for the moment (I know the pros & cons, but I'll will try later with more knowledge and experience). 

- Airflow/Noises > Skin (a good skin and a window would be bonuses).

- 50-500€, I can spend more depending on the quality of the case and necessity.

- I can buy case fans, that is not a problem.

 

First, I was thinking about a Thermaltake X9, but I think it would be too much without using watercooling. Then I was thinking about a case which supports a 90° motherboard orientation, like the Raven RV05, but I read that it is bad for the GPU coolers ( http://www.overclock.net/t/900251/gpu-coolers-that-actually-work-in-90-rotation-ft02-rv02 ). 

 

So I'm a bit lost haha. Please let me know if you have any opinion, suggestion or advice.

 

Thanks a lot and have a nice day.

 

PS : I'm not a native english speaker so excuse me if you find some mistakes in my topic.

 

How about the define s from fractal design. Great for watercooling and aircooling plus a big window to show off your rig.

[Swndlr]

Air 540

[Opeth747]

750D

[Utsu]

How about the define s from fractal design. Great for watercooling and aircooling plus a big window to show off your rig.

 

 

Air 540

 

 

750D

 

Oh snap. How am I supposed to choose haha.

 

What about the Fractal Design Define R5 ? Is he better than the Define S ?

 

Thanks.

[gazabi]

Oh snap. How am I supposed to choose haha.

 

What about the Fractal Design Define R5 ? Is he better than the Define S ?

 

Thanks.

They are practically the same case. The r5 has has hard drive cages, and 5.25 inch bays along with a smaller window and less water cooling options.

[Utsu]

I will probably go for the Define S, seems pretty ok.

 

Some advices about what fans I could add ? I'm thinking about Noctua NF-A14 PWM x3 (x2 front and x1 bottom).

 

Thanks a lot.