Case decision

ncncore · 3 Oct 2012 at 19:13

I am currently in the process of putting together a new build and I have to decide on a case! I had all but decided on-

Corsair Obsidian 650D Gaming Midi Tower - Black [CC650DW]

But I was just thinking is there an alternative that may free up some cash to put else where?

I'm looking to get the Corsair Hydro H100 so really want a case that can accommodate the 120x240mm rad in the roof.

I like the look of these also-

Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced USB3.0 Dominator Case - Black [RC-692A-KKN5]

Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced USB3.0 Windowed Dominator Case - Black [RC-692A-KWN5]

Fractal Design Define R4 Midi Tower Case - Black Pearl [FD-CA-DEF-R4-BL]

Zalman Z11 Plus Midi Tower Gaming Case - Black [Z11 PLUS]

Any opinions/ideas would be most appreciated.

Many thanks

Nick

Monkeyspaz5000 · 3 Oct 2012 at 20:14

From personal experience of the R3, the fractal cases are good cases.

If you ever plan on going full water cooling though then the CM-690 would be a better choice.

tamzzy · 3 Oct 2012 at 20:49

fractal arc midi if you want the h100. the h100 wont fit in a define r4

Monkeyspaz5000 · 3 Oct 2012 at 20:52

tamzzy said:
fractal arc midi if you want the h100. the h100 wont fit in a define r4

yes it will!

Either in the front or the roof

tamzzy · 3 Oct 2012 at 20:59

sure, if you want to fit the h100 on the roof, then omit the mobo. if you want to fit it in the front, i dont think the tubes are long enough.

edit: guess ttl was wrong, the r4 will fit the h100 at the top, if the mobo doesnt have large vrm heatsinks. and only if the h100 is in push or pull config. cant have push+pull h100

http://i.imgur.com/hcMN8.jpg

Monkeyspaz5000 · 3 Oct 2012 at 21:25

It can also fit in the front. See a few pics of it setup like this now.

Tubes are long enough.

ncncore · 5 Oct 2012 at 21:12

Actually really liking the look of the R4 and now I have pretty much decided against a H100 and will get something along the lines of the noctua I think it will be a better choice