need help choosing a case

[maxtuckerpc]

currently I have a Zelman z 11 plus hf1 and need a bigger case with great airflow and upgradability and have narrowed it down to 3 cases

1.rosewill Blackhawk ultra

2.cm Stryker

3.coolermaster haf x

I will also consider any suggestions

[Glenwing]

NZXT Switch 810, or the Corsair Obsidian 650D, or Carbide 400R/500R are also good choices.

[NannerBeans]

Assuming you're looking for a full tower case, my personal choices would be Corsair 800D or the 900D (newegg says it should have it in 10 days). If you're looking for something a little cheaper I would go with either the Fractal Design Define R4 XL or the BitFenix Shinobi Window XL. I would not trust Rosewill for a case since most of the stuff they make aren't that good. If you like the design of the 2 coolermaster cases, then those will work just as well. I just prefer the cleaner look of the Define and Shinobi cases. Also don't like the NZXT Switch because most of the exterior is plastic. Of course most of this is preference so feel free go for what you like.

[Glenwing]

Assuming you're looking for a full tower case, my personal choices would be Corsair 800D or the 900D (newegg says it should have it in 10 days). If you're looking for something a little cheaper I would go with either the Fractal Design Define R4 XL or the BitFenix Shinobi Window XL. I would not trust Rosewill for a case since most of the stuff they make aren't that good. If you like the design of the 2 coolermaster cases, then those will work just as well. I just prefer the cleaner look of the Define and Shinobi cases. Also don't like the NZXT Switch because most of the exterior is plastic. Of course most of this is preference so feel free go for what you like.

He said he was looking for good airflow, something which the 800D and R4 are not good for. Rosewill is Newegg's inhouse brand. They're not a top tier vendor but their cases are fine. I don't expect them to fall apart or anything. Personally I don't find plastic construction to be a large downside, plastic is a very robust material. As was said though this is all personal preference. I would recommend going with a Matte finish if you do go with the Switch 810 though since the glossy finish does tend to attract fingerprints.

[Glenwing]

The Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 is also a good option; I forgot about that one.

[NannerBeans]

Assuming you're looking for a full tower case, my personal choices would be Corsair 800D or the 900D (newegg says it should have it in 10 days). If you're looking for something a little cheaper I would go with either the Fractal Design Define R4 XL or the BitFenix Shinobi Window XL. I would not trust Rosewill for a case since most of the stuff they make aren't that good. If you like the design of the 2 coolermaster cases, then those will work just as well. I just prefer the cleaner look of the Define and Shinobi cases. Also don't like the NZXT Switch because most of the exterior is plastic. Of course most of this is preference so feel free go for what you like.

huh? the 650D is just a downsized version of the 800D. and the R4 XL is designed for silence but still has great airflow. Nothing wrong with either case airflow-wise.

Also, I mentioned the plastic as an exterior as a design preference not necessarily that the case will fall apart.

[Glenwing]

Assuming you're looking for a full tower case, my personal choices would be Corsair 800D or the 900D (newegg says it should have it in 10 days). If you're looking for something a little cheaper I would go with either the Fractal Design Define R4 XL or the BitFenix Shinobi Window XL. I would not trust Rosewill for a case since most of the stuff they make aren't that good. If you like the design of the 2 coolermaster cases, then those will work just as well. I just prefer the cleaner look of the Define and Shinobi cases. Also don't like the NZXT Switch because most of the exterior is plastic. Of course most of this is preference so feel free go for what you like.

I was exaggerating a bit with the falling apart thing, sorry about that. I don't think there's anything terribly wrong with Rosewill quality-wise though. The 650D is not really a downsized 800D as the design is a little different. The 800D has good water cooling potential but has no front intake since it's taken by the hot-swap bays. There is only 1 area for intake, the bottom. In contrast the 650D has a 200mm fan in the front. Even George himself said the 800D didn't have great airflow in the 900D video.

[iSuzak]

Maybe the silverstone raven 3 ? i personally like it .

[maxtuckerpc]

thanks everyone for the great advice

I want a big case that will be good for modding and last a long time

I think I will go with the Blackhawk ultra for that reason and it has great airflow options and if I wanted to do a water cooled build I could also use it for that

another question could any of u recommend some good red led fans

thank u

[Scia]

Well picking one of your choices above I'd go with the CM Stryker. Built my brothers PC in it and it's awesome.

If you want really huge cases, check out the "Xigmatek Elysium" huge case, or go full overkill and check out "Case Labs" ;)

[mgsstar]

thanks everyone for the great advice

I want a big case that will be good for modding and last a long time

I think I will go with the Blackhawk ultra for that reason and it has great airflow options and if I wanted to do a water cooled build I could also use it for that

another question could any of u recommend some good red led fans

thank u

The Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED fans are a good choice for a red LED fan.

[maxtuckerpc]

hey thanks for all the replies I have changed my mind and will order the cm storm Stryker.

my mobo is blue and I like the window(:

[AwesomeTimeTraveler]

I personally like the 650D, R4, and Define XL R2. Most other Corsair cases are really overused, such as the 600T. I am currently running a Fractal Design Define XL R1 with USB 3.0, and it is fantastic. I have been modding it to accommodate my personal taste, lately, though. I don't like the compartmentalization of the original XL, so I have cut out a few pieces, but the R2 XL fixes all of those problems, for me at least.

[MrRussell]

The NZXT Switch 810 will accommodate pretty much any motherboard size including XL-ATX and has plenty of room for watercooling being able to fit a 360mm rad in the top. Also the window is pretty much perfect in my opinion seeing as how it is very large and has no annoying fan grills on it or anything like that. There is also tons of room for cable management and the hard drive cages are oriented in a way that makes it much more visually appealing. My only regret with my switch 810 is that I bought the white case when now looking back I would have probably gone with the matte black instead.

[NannerBeans]

Assuming you're looking for a full tower case, my personal choices would be Corsair 800D or the 900D (newegg says it should have it in 10 days). If you're looking for something a little cheaper I would go with either the Fractal Design Define R4 XL or the BitFenix Shinobi Window XL. I would not trust Rosewill for a case since most of the stuff they make aren't that good. If you like the design of the 2 coolermaster cases, then those will work just as well. I just prefer the cleaner look of the Define and Shinobi cases. Also don't like the NZXT Switch because most of the exterior is plastic. Of course most of this is preference so feel free go for what you like.

I still think the 800D is a great case. If you really want the front intakes just buy the 900D instead. comes out in like a week i believe.