Corsair Carbide 300r. Am I polishing a turd?

socom

socom

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Hi Guys,

Just wanted a bit of advice on my current build.
So last month I upgraded my GPU to a GTX 770 Phantom and had issues fitting this into my new case. So I rushed down to my local PC store to see what they had in stock. The best thing I could get my hands on at the time was a Corsair Carbide 300r (Windowed).

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I really had my eye on the Corsair Graphite 760t case. (very shiny:eek:)

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So I got the case home and was really impressed on how good value for money it was. A solid case with plenty of room to build in. Good cable management.
10/10 for the price.

With the Corsair Graphite 760t case in mind i began thinking I could make this look very sexy indeed..

Here's my shopping list:

Fans/Lighting:

I decided first things first 2x White LED 140mm fans in front of the case. You can see where I'm going with this...

Top of case: 2x White LED 140mm fans.

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The Carbide 300r has a fair sized window and wanted to show off as much of my internals as possible with budget in mind.

The NZXT CB-LED10-WT 12x White LED Sleeve - 1m seemed best value for money. And £9.98 inc VAT seems like a bargain. Should give the inside a nice glow. Plus you can adjust brightness ect.

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Cables:

To really spruce things up a bit the next thing on my list was the BitFenix Alchemy Cable Bundle - White at £28.45 inc VAT.
I really love the look of the individual braided cables really finishes the look imo.

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Front Bay:

I decided I wanted some control over my shiny white fans for obvious reasons. So my next choice was the BitFenix Recon Internet-Connected Fan Controller (Black) at £23.99 inc VAT. Not a bad price and i have heard many good things.

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So my shopping basket separate of what I paid to the case has come to £94.36.

So my question is do I just bite the bullet and get the Corsair Graphite 760t case. Or go ahead with my build in the Carbide 300r????
I know This is an entry level case Could it look great or will I just be polishing a turd? So to speak:rolleyes:

You're thoughts and kind wisdom are much appreciated...

Cheers,
Socom.
 
Personal view from myself is I am intrested in seeing how build's in this case as its the one I'm looking at for my forst case.

But as people have commented on my info gathering thread, case is very much a personal choice

GL in the choice though, and the build
 
I've just went from an Antec 300 to a Corsair 540... Was a lovely change, even to build in was just better.
 
Lol yeah maybe if you plan to do watercooling and what have you. Midi tower is enough for me maybe in future at the moment I also move my case a lot so wouldn't risk scratching etc a shiny new case :p Also weights a ton as it is!
 
Corsair certainly make a lot of cases! I like the look of that 450d certainly a more viable option than the 750d for me :p
 
Thanks so much guys,
I decided to go ahead with the build. Parts should be here tomorrow.
I really interested to see how this will turn out.
I will post some pics of the build after I'm done :)
And yes I am a big fan of the Obsidian series. The 450D looks great.
 
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