Hey guys.
As I have a few days before I can order my build i've been further researching.. you know how it is when you have too much time to think?
I've been admiring cases in the case thread and thought it would be good to get ideas on cases that would suit my needs.
The case in my basket atm is the Fractal Define XL which fits most of my criteria but it seems huge and I would like to hear your suggestions on alternative cases that fit my critieria that could be better than the Fractal.
I've browsed the OCUK shop but I know there are more cases out there so there may be better options, also I may have missed a suitable case due to lack of pics provided or price range at the time..
Heres my criteria!
Minimal - Not too over the top but its not a dealbreaker, other points are more important
(mostly) Flat top - I sit my USB audio interface ontop of the case for easier access, so it needs an area to sit with room for cables/leads (see Pic)
Ports not on top - This is the one criteria the Fractal fails on, having the usb and jacks ontop which gets in the way of my interface when i'm using it (see pic), of course I can just unplug USB things such as gamepads and headset when i'm using recording gear but maybe theres a better alternative case?
Quiet/Acousticly treated - Need this as I record vocals in the same room and my current PC is so loud. Its just a case of quieter is better, just for every day things aswell. The Fractal is good because it comes pre-fitted with acoustic material but i'm up for buying that seperately if a superior case comes along only lacking that but has the option of buying it as an accessory.
Sufficient cooling - I'm getting a i5 2500k and hope to OC it to 4ghz+ so I guess this is important.
Price - I'm not too fussed if its good enough, the fractal is around £80 but I can go up if its worth it!
Heres a pic of my current PC, so you can see the interface ontop, how big it is and how the leads/cables come out the front therefore top ports on a new case would be a bit troublesome.
Heres my build spec if it helps or anyones interested - Already got GTX470 and 3 SATA drives.
OCUK has been really helpful already so it will be interesting and helpful to see your suggestions and opinions, considering i've never bought a case for a scratch build and i'm noway a experienced as most of the people here!
Thanks for your help!!
As I have a few days before I can order my build i've been further researching.. you know how it is when you have too much time to think?
I've been admiring cases in the case thread and thought it would be good to get ideas on cases that would suit my needs.
The case in my basket atm is the Fractal Define XL which fits most of my criteria but it seems huge and I would like to hear your suggestions on alternative cases that fit my critieria that could be better than the Fractal.
I've browsed the OCUK shop but I know there are more cases out there so there may be better options, also I may have missed a suitable case due to lack of pics provided or price range at the time..
Heres my criteria!
Minimal - Not too over the top but its not a dealbreaker, other points are more important
(mostly) Flat top - I sit my USB audio interface ontop of the case for easier access, so it needs an area to sit with room for cables/leads (see Pic)
Ports not on top - This is the one criteria the Fractal fails on, having the usb and jacks ontop which gets in the way of my interface when i'm using it (see pic), of course I can just unplug USB things such as gamepads and headset when i'm using recording gear but maybe theres a better alternative case?
Quiet/Acousticly treated - Need this as I record vocals in the same room and my current PC is so loud. Its just a case of quieter is better, just for every day things aswell. The Fractal is good because it comes pre-fitted with acoustic material but i'm up for buying that seperately if a superior case comes along only lacking that but has the option of buying it as an accessory.
Sufficient cooling - I'm getting a i5 2500k and hope to OC it to 4ghz+ so I guess this is important.
Price - I'm not too fussed if its good enough, the fractal is around £80 but I can go up if its worth it!
Heres a pic of my current PC, so you can see the interface ontop, how big it is and how the leads/cables come out the front therefore top ports on a new case would be a bit troublesome.
Heres my build spec if it helps or anyones interested - Already got GTX470 and 3 SATA drives.
OCUK has been really helpful already so it will be interesting and helpful to see your suggestions and opinions, considering i've never bought a case for a scratch build and i'm noway a experienced as most of the people here!
Thanks for your help!!
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