I am planning a 3D workstation build using the Asus P9X79 WS Motherboard (OC kit), 32GB RAM, overclocked and watercooled i7 4930 and potentially multiple GTX 580s for rendering duties.
I am looking for a stylish case (black aluminum preferably) with good airflow, a decent amount of room (but not silly big) . Apparently the WS mobo needs good airflow due to the toasty chipset which provides 4 x full speed 16 lane PCI slots. So cooling efficiency is a primary consideration.
It will only need room for 2 x hard disks +1 bluray drive.
I am overwhelmed with the choice to be honest. ATC cases, server cases, watercooled cases..... !
I am looking at the 750D. Looks nice but but am not so sure about airflow through the front.
The 900D is out of budget (and huge) I want to keep it under £180.
The Corsair Carbide 540 looks like a strong candidate.
What do folks in the know around here recommend for a project such as this?
cheers.
I am looking for a stylish case (black aluminum preferably) with good airflow, a decent amount of room (but not silly big) . Apparently the WS mobo needs good airflow due to the toasty chipset which provides 4 x full speed 16 lane PCI slots. So cooling efficiency is a primary consideration.
It will only need room for 2 x hard disks +1 bluray drive.
I am overwhelmed with the choice to be honest. ATC cases, server cases, watercooled cases..... !
I am looking at the 750D. Looks nice but but am not so sure about airflow through the front.
The 900D is out of budget (and huge) I want to keep it under £180.
The Corsair Carbide 540 looks like a strong candidate.
What do folks in the know around here recommend for a project such as this?
cheers.
