Case decision.

Digital X · 4 Jan 2014 at 19:36

Currently using a Zalman Z11 and while it is good, it does not have the best cable management, for example no rubber lined holes, no "over the top" hole for the CPU connector on the motherboard (unless I put my motherboard in the wrong slots) amongst other things.

I was looking at the Corsair Vengeance C70, because the cable routing with the clips and groove in the motherboard tray seem really good, as well as removable HDD cages for airflow/longer gpu's.

Would like to keep it under £100 if possible but will stretch to an extra tenner if it is worth it.

Must haves: Room enough at the bottom for a corsair AX760 and 120mm fan (or two maybe).
Front panel comes off easy (zalman z11 i could not even get it off)
Rubber lined cable holes and plenty of space at the back for the big motherboard cable so i don't squash it and hear the grinding like noise as I try to close the panels.

Thanks.

Digital X · 4 Jan 2014 at 19:42

ATX, I have a MSI Z77A G45 Thunderbolt to go in, and it will be air cooled. I can't bring myself to water cool due to fear of a leak etc.

Digital X · 4 Jan 2014 at 20:58

Hmm, thanks for the suggestion but I prefer rubber grommeted holes, larger window, or something similar to the Vengeance C70.

It's a nice case though.

Digital X · 5 Jan 2014 at 13:21

Thanks guys, the R4 looks minimalistic which I like. Would I easily be able to route the 4x4pin cpu connector through the top rubber lined hole? And is there ample space for the Motherboard cable as well as the PCIe cables without squashing them? That is my main concern.

Digital X · 5 Jan 2014 at 16:44

Thanks for taking the time, I really appreciate it. I might remove the top fan so the cable can go through easier as it's a thick one, not a Bitfenix braided with individual cables. Looks roomy too.

Digital X · 5 Jan 2014 at 16:51

I've got two Aerocool Shark 120mm fans to put in, so one at the bottom and one at the front maybe. Think my mind is made up now thanks Anthony and all else!

Digital X · 6 Jan 2014 at 22:44

Sorry to bump again guys, didn't want to make a new thread due to this one. Came into some money that work owed me, Have set my limit to about £120 now so I have a bit more to splash on a case. the Corsair Carbide Air 540 immediately tickled my fancy, mainly for the space inside. Where does the PSU, HDD, etc go? it looks a bit fiddly.