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4 minutes ago, DeathPheonix said:

looking for a case that can easily access/swap out hard drives and might build a custom loop in the future. Right now I have my case on carpet as I don't have a lot of desk space. Any recommendation would be appreciated 

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Looking for a new computer case under 200 USD in the near future

 

right now I have an x99 setup with 2 980ti's with an GTX100i. 2HDD, 1SATA SSD

looking for a case that can easily access/swap out hard drives and might build a custom loop in the future. Right now I have my case on carpet as I don't have a lot of desk space. Any recommendation would be appreciated 

 

 

BTW, is there any chance that drive slots will be able to fit an Seagate Backup Plus 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive, it has a standerd SATA connection however since the case, it is a bit bulkier than bare drives

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

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4 minutes ago, DeathPheonix said:

looking for a case that can easily access/swap out hard drives and might build a custom loop in the future. Right now I have my case on carpet as I don't have a lot of desk space. Any recommendation would be appreciated 

  • Phanteks Enthoo Pro
  • Phanteks Enthoo Lux
  • Phanteks Enthoo Primo

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K | Motherboard: AsRock X99 Extreme4 | Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming | RAM: 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws4 2133MHz | Storage: 1 x Samsung 860 EVO 1TB | 1 x WD Green 2TB | 1 x WD Blue 500GB | PSU: Corsair RM750x | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) | Cooling: Arctic Freezer i32

 

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This Carbide Air 540 I have runs three fans from the front to keep my 980Ti's cool and has two hot swap HDD drive slots on the bottom of the case within view in the window 

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1 minute ago, tkell said:

This Carbide Air 540 I have runs three fans from the front to keep my 980Ti's cool and has two hot swap HDD drive slots on the bottom of the case within view in the window 

But the Air 540 isn't very good for a custom loop... 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K | Motherboard: AsRock X99 Extreme4 | Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming | RAM: 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws4 2133MHz | Storage: 1 x Samsung 860 EVO 1TB | 1 x WD Green 2TB | 1 x WD Blue 500GB | PSU: Corsair RM750x | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) | Cooling: Arctic Freezer i32

 

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7 minutes ago, tkell said:

This Carbide Air 540 I have runs three fans from the front to keep my 980Ti's cool and has two hot swap HDD drive slots on the bottom of the case within view in the window 

I have th 980ti hybrid, So I'm probably looking for a case that I can mount 3 radiators right now. 1 240mm and 2 120mm I believe?

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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2 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

But the Air 540 isn't very good for a custom loop... 

True that guess its in the name lol "Air" good point

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1 minute ago, tkell said:

True that guess its in the name lol "Air" good point

Mostly because it doesn't have good radiator support :P

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3 minutes ago, DeathPheonix said:

I have th 980ti hybrid, So I'm probably looking for a case that I can mount 3 aio heat sinks right now

I don't think that you can have 3 AIOs in the Air 540...

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I don't think that you can have 3 AIOs in the Air 540...

might fit , two in the front and one on the top for the CPU?

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1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

I don't think that you can have 3 AIOs in the Air 540...

Me neither...

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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Just now, tkell said:

might fit , two in the front and one on the top for the CPU?

I'm have an NZXT H440 right now, but it's kinda  tight..

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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1 minute ago, tkell said:

might fit , two in the front and one on the top for the CPU?

I just checked, you can, but you are cutting it close

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I'm have an NZXT H440 right now, but it's kinda  tight..

I think that you should get the Enthoo Pro or Lux. They are HUUUGE :D

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I was running H115i on the top that is about as big as the top will run, but the unit failed now I am RMAing that 

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Just now, tkell said:

I was running H115i on the top that is about as big as the top will run, but the unit failed now I am RMAing that 

Yes, but the OP has 2 980 Ti Hybrids, so he needs space for 2 more 120mm rads.

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Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

Yes, but the OP has 2 980 Ti Hybrids, so he needs space for 2 more 120mm rads.

they would fit in the front am pretty sure as I have 3x120's in that spot

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The Cooler Master MasterCase 5 is pretty good. :) 

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Just now, tkell said:

they would fit in the front am pretty sure as I have 3x120's in that spot

Radiators are larger than fans though. And if you had 2 rads in the front it would look too crammed IMO

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1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

Radiators are larger than fans though. And if you had 2 rads in the front it would look too crammed IMO

mostly I chimed in because of the HDD hot swap sorry :P

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Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

Radiators are larger than fans though. And if you had 2 rads in the front it would look too crammed IMO

Life would be so easier if a case have dual rear exhaust fans that i can mount two 120AIO

right now I have one 120 radiator at the top one 120 at the rear and 240 at the front, tubes are just crammed in the case 

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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mostly I chimed in because of the HDD hot swap sorry :P

Don't be sorry. It is a very good suggestion :D It is just not the best for the OP's needs

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2 minutes ago, DeathPheonix said:

Life would be so easier if a case have dual rear exhaust fans that i can mount two 120AIO

The Enthoo Primo has dual rear exhaust fan mounts!

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2 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

The Enthoo Primo has dual rear exhaust fan mounts!

I'll have to look that up then 

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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42 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

The Enthoo Primo has dual rear exhaust fan mounts!

That's a freaking large case

CPU: i7 5930K OC'd 4.5Ghz

Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth

RAM: 64G Corsair Dominator Platinum

GPU: EVGA GTX980Ti Hybrid

Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition

Boot: Intel 750 480GB 

Storage: Micron M7 256GB+Seagate 3TB in acceleration mode

Backup: WD Blue 1T incremental for boot drive

PSU: Corsair AX860i

Display: Dell 2312HM

Cooling: H110i GTX

Keyboard: Topre Realforce

Mouse: Logitech G700s/G502s

OS:Win 10

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