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Hi everyone!
I just finished (I think) picking the components for my build, but i'm stuck on the case.
Here's the proposed build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive:LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
I'm planning to have the CPU overclocked a fair bit, to 4.2 GHz at least, and I want to leave the possibility for upgrade in the future quite open (adding a second graphics card, better CPU/GPU cooling, more storage I mean), so I'm looking for a case with the best upgradability as possible. This means, of course, also good ventilation. However, I don't want it to be completely open like a Zalman Z11 plus, or a 690 III, since noise will be an issue. Speaking of noise, typical silent cases don't offer good ventilation, so something like a Define R4 or Silencio 652 would also not be suitable, since I prefer to sacrifice silence than burning my components away. (yeah, I read some recent threads here and elsewhere where people posted that they will return their newly-bought 2nd graphics card because of overheating inside a Define R4...)
Another issue is looks. This build will sit in my living room, in a very visible place, so I can't even think of proposing something like a Thermaltake Overseer to my slightly OCD girlfriend... So it would have to be something with the looks of the Define R4 but with better ventilation while the noise must not be heard 5m away. (yes, I realise i'm almost asking for the Holy Grail here...)
Yet another issue is connectivity: I want at least 4 USB connections (2 x 3.0 and 2 x 2.0) and headphone and microphone jacks on the top of the machine, plus room for 2 5,25" bays (meaning NZXT H440 is out, sadly...)
Any opinions?
I say opinions because, as I mentioned, I'm pretty sure that the perfect case for this particular set of demands does no exist, but give me your thoughts on how I can approach this problem and which do you think is the most suitable case.
Thanks a lot guys!
Cheers
Edited - pleas don't post competitor link and/or pricing.
I just finished (I think) picking the components for my build, but i'm stuck on the case.
Here's the proposed build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive:LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
I'm planning to have the CPU overclocked a fair bit, to 4.2 GHz at least, and I want to leave the possibility for upgrade in the future quite open (adding a second graphics card, better CPU/GPU cooling, more storage I mean), so I'm looking for a case with the best upgradability as possible. This means, of course, also good ventilation. However, I don't want it to be completely open like a Zalman Z11 plus, or a 690 III, since noise will be an issue. Speaking of noise, typical silent cases don't offer good ventilation, so something like a Define R4 or Silencio 652 would also not be suitable, since I prefer to sacrifice silence than burning my components away. (yeah, I read some recent threads here and elsewhere where people posted that they will return their newly-bought 2nd graphics card because of overheating inside a Define R4...)
Another issue is looks. This build will sit in my living room, in a very visible place, so I can't even think of proposing something like a Thermaltake Overseer to my slightly OCD girlfriend... So it would have to be something with the looks of the Define R4 but with better ventilation while the noise must not be heard 5m away. (yes, I realise i'm almost asking for the Holy Grail here...)
Yet another issue is connectivity: I want at least 4 USB connections (2 x 3.0 and 2 x 2.0) and headphone and microphone jacks on the top of the machine, plus room for 2 5,25" bays (meaning NZXT H440 is out, sadly...)
Any opinions?
I say opinions because, as I mentioned, I'm pretty sure that the perfect case for this particular set of demands does no exist, but give me your thoughts on how I can approach this problem and which do you think is the most suitable case.
Thanks a lot guys!
Cheers
Edited - pleas don't post competitor link and/or pricing.
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