GREMM1S Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hey computer dudes, anybody up with decent cases these days?I have decent gear in my rig now but feel it's running a bit hot and the layout is retarded in my old mid thermaltake case.Looking for something with a bit more room and decent cooling, not water cooling though just regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Fractal r4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Cooler master make some good cases. Also check out the build I did for Cupe as it is a fairly dope case - viewtopic.php?f=48&t=12453 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 the CoolerMaster HAF series are pretty decent (as HAF stands for high air flow lol). i have the HAF 922 and have had really good temps with it.you're looking around the 150 - 200 ish for a decent case. you can go cheaper but just look for something with a front, back and top fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I have a Coolermaster HAF 932(?) I'm quite happy with that. Had a 20cm on top, although I took mine off and have my radiator and 2 x 12cm fans there instead. I have built numerous PC's and have found the Coolermaster ones to be excellent. My HTPC is in an Antec case which is pretty good but not add good add my desktop case. Fractal cases are awesome for a more reserved look. I would have liked one for my HTPC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 i should also add. if you are wanting better cooling, look into cooling solutions for you parts.water cooling has come along way, CPU liquid cooling can now be done without needing to service any parts or liquid.Just install and run you may not need a new case... but hey... newer cases are sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions dudes!Nah my case is prerrty ancient man, very cramped as well which i doubt it good for airflow.My i5 idles at like 30 i think which is pretty high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions dudes!Can achaly now provide thanks to posts =D> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions dudes!Nah my case is prerrty ancient man, very cramped as well which i doubt it good for airflow.My i5 idles at like 30 i think which is pretty high.30 is awesome. That's not much over ambient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hmm yeah just checked it again now sitting on 27 been running all day.I had seen guys running 10s and stuff, assuming that would be pretty crazy cooling systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Mine idles at about 40. But my ambient is higher (nearly midnight and still 17 degrees in winter)Edit: should add mine is overclocked to 4.5ghz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My mates got the full tower version of yours and its absolute boss 22c at max load.He uses this water cpu cooler.http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai ... s_id=22315So good, life span is so long and no maintenance!Edit: The full tower he has is still on special.http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai ... s_id=19386Personally I prefer this one and its cheaper though.http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai ... s_id=16228 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yeah the Antec has great rep hey.Think ill make my next purchase a new case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The Antec is a dust magnet though. All those vents with no filter on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 I remember Lian Li cases being the bees knees awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Personally I like your case a lot, not much wrong with mid towers. next purchase imho is the liquid CPU cooler that I linked last post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 That would help a fair bit i think, my tower has the bit up the top for liquid cooling as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.