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I'm going to be getting a new case soon for my new build. Though I'm surprisingly having a more difficult time finding one than I thought I'd like.

 

Even though a custom loop can look amazing, I will not be doing one because:

1. I can't/Don't know how

2. It'd look ugly

3. Don't really want the hassle that comes with custom loops

 

Etc...So I will only be using AIO's. So airflow is important too. I want a nice big window, some sort of design other than just a plastic box and to look..I guess I could say not like cheap plastic. I have been looking at two cases so far, though I'm not quite sure how they are. One is the Corsair 760T and the other is a Phanteks Ethoo Luxe. My max budget for a case is probably somewhere around the $180 range.

 

As far as my build goes, I'm planning on a 6700k with some sort of AIO 280mm. Along with that I will be getting a 980 Ti Hybrid. (Possibly 2, can't decide yet).

 

Back to case design, any sort of design I'd like, for example the Luxe has an alright design (I don't think it's plastic?) and it has built in LED lights (Which is a plus for me).

I'd need room for the CPU AIO 280mm, and possibly 2 Hybrid rads as well. A good amount of fans would be a good bonus to airflow too. Preferably want to stick to Black/Dark Colors. 

 

Any input on those cases or recommendations for other cases are greatly appreciated! I am so torn on a lot of parts for my PC, I'd love to at least get a case picked!

Thanks!

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Me. Me. Me. I knew!!!!!!!!

 

Anyways, Get Phanteks Evolv ATX. That's what I would buy for "huge window" and enough space for rads.

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5 minutes ago, mapegl said:

Me. Me. Me. I knew!!!!!!!!

 

Anyways, Get Phanteks Evolv ATX. That's what I would buy for "huge window" and enough space for rads.

That agree it look sexy. 

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You can't go wrong with pretty much any Phanteks full-towers, really. The Evolv ATX and the Luxe get my vote, and its up to you on personal preference on which one you'd prefer (honestly, I don't mind the higher price on the Evolve ATX because 10/10 I'd fap to it... despite that I really like the Luxe's look, but damn... Evolv ATX is sexy af)

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just wanted to say +1... I have spent literally a hundred hours trying to choose my case. SO long infact, I am on a borrowed computer until I can figure it out. 

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Yea... 

 

You should still take a look at the Define S.  

 

Different look obviously. But an amazing midtower  and an insane value. 

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Well dang...Now I am even more torn, thanks guys..

 

Haha..They all look so nice, I think I'm mainly between the Evolv and Luxe as of now. I know the Evolv is smaller, but I think it would fit everything. Just can't decided as of now!

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On 2/29/2016 at 5:23 AM, WaitDontSh00t said:

I'm going to be getting a new case soon for my new build. Though I'm surprisingly having a more difficult time finding one than I thought I'd like.

 

Even though a custom loop can look amazing, I will not be doing one because:

1. I can't/Don't know how

2. It'd look ugly

3. Don't really want the hassle that comes with custom loops

 

Etc...So I will only be using AIO's. So airflow is important too. I want a nice big window, some sort of design other than just a plastic box and to look..I guess I could say not like cheap plastic. I have been looking at two cases so far, though I'm not quite sure how they are. One is the Corsair 760T and the other is a Phanteks Ethoo Luxe. My max budget for a case is probably somewhere around the $180 range.

 

As far as my build goes, I'm planning on a 6700k with some sort of AIO 280mm. Along with that I will be getting a 980 Ti Hybrid. (Possibly 2, can't decide yet).

 

Back to case design, any sort of design I'd like, for example the Luxe has an alright design (I don't think it's plastic?) and it has built in LED lights (Which is a plus for me).

I'd need room for the CPU AIO 280mm, and possibly 2 Hybrid rads as well. A good amount of fans would be a good bonus to airflow too. Preferably want to stick to Black/Dark Colors. 

 

Any input on those cases or recommendations for other cases are greatly appreciated! I am so torn on a lot of parts for my PC, I'd love to at least get a case picked!

Thanks!

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2 hours ago, techguru said:

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Thanks for the recommendation! Though I'm not too crazy about the design or color. One of my friends does have that case and loves it though!

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