Could use a better CPU Cooler and case, recommendations!

Nexozable · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:07

Hey! I've been using the stock cooler for my Intel i5 3570k for almost over a year now and I think with the Spring and Summer around the corner it's time for a bit of a upgrade.

My PC case isn't really all that great either. It's a Sharkoon case that's kinda tight in space and it's hard to get any real cable management done inside it or the wires are kinda all over the place, some of the wires on the case are kinda broken too.

I was thinking of getting this for the case http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-221-CM

and for the CPU cooler http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-034-CM

Would it able to hold in all this? Would you say it's a good investment?

Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77
Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB DDR3
MSI GTX560TI Twin Frozr II
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650

RJC · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:09

Please remove the links as these will be classed as competitors

lee32uk · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:13

You need to link to the products on OCUK even if it is just for reference.

Begbie · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:14

Links don't work anyway

Nexozable · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:18

RJC said:
Please remove the links as these will be classed as competitors

My mistake. Fix'd

RJC · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:22

Nexozable said:
My mistake. Fix'd

Cheers

The items will work ok together ok, couple of other options for coolers:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A [BW] Performance CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £24.98
Total : £64.87 (includes shipping : £8.25).

and cases

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Carbide 300R Mid Tower Case - Black £64.99
1 x Zalman Z9 USB 3.0 Midi Tower Case - Black £54.98
Total : £133.18 (includes shipping : £11.00).

honosuseri · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:24

Give us a budget bud, it will help us balance out some suggestions

MatsyLR · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:29

I use that exact case till I get my new case.
I wouldn't recommend it tbh, the front intake filter is kind of...crappy along with no usb 3.0 and poor quality materials with little cable management options.

That cooler is fine, will do nicely one of the best for the price.

What is your price range for cases?

I would recommend either of these:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Carbide 300R Mid Tower Case - Black £64.99
1 x Cooler Master CM-690 II Lite Dominator Case - Black £62.99
1 x Zalman Z9 Plus Tower Case with Fan Controller - Black £49.99
Total : £199.39 (includes shipping : £17.85).

Also the new fractal design midi R2 which will be available (from other retailers) from around £75 sometime this month.

Nexozable · 15 Apr 2013 at 21:36

I'll say around 120-150.

That Zalman Z9 case sounds great!

melvis · 15 Apr 2013 at 22:21

cooler choice depends how much overclocking your thinking of doing, if your only doing minor or no overclock something smaller and quieter might be a better choice like the
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-020-PL&groupid=701&catid=2330

lee32uk · 15 Apr 2013 at 22:41

Bargain

YOUR BASKET
1 x **B Grade** NZXT Phantom Enthusiast USB3.0 Full Tower Case - White £79.99
Total : £91.69 (includes shipping : £9.75).

deFiniLoGy · 15 Apr 2013 at 23:57

I'd say a Phantom 410 is good enough really... if you don't have tones of front bay devices...

It looks very nice as well

(I own one)

Incrauze · 16 Apr 2013 at 08:15

YOUR BASKET
1 x Zalman Z9 USB 3.0 Midi Tower Case - Black £54.98
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x BitFenix Internal USB 3.0 Adapter £7.99
Total : £104.66 (includes shipping : £9.75).