Looking for a new pc case E atx

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Hey guys im looking for a new pc case to house the components in my signature and also

3x ssd
1x hdd
h105

i don't like cable managing so ideally want to be able to just shut the side panel and be done with it. want the case to be big and easy to build in. what would you guys recommend?

how is the haf x nowadays?
 
I really like my Phanteks Enthoo Primo.

Though for my next build, once pascal and broadwell/skylake-E (whatever they decide to call it) I am thinking of getting a Little Devil PC-V8 and fill it with radiators.
 
Budget is around £200-300 and im looking for a case thats big and easy to fit components inside.
 
Im not too fond of that lian li case you linked, dont like the idea of two sets of io ports and on/off switches
 
The EVOLV ATX is an excellent case, uses the same internal chassis as the PRO though so depends if you want the exterior look or save cash. Its does have its downsides and I'd recommend you read through the owners thread. I wouldn't call it big, but I have EVOLV and a Primo and for me the Primo is the one when it comes to space.

A Primo would last you many upgrades and still look good in years to come.

EVOLV wont suit you for E-ATX though just realised.
 
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colinmcr said:
The EVOLV ATX is an excellent case, uses the same internal chassis as the PRO though so depends if you want the exterior look or save cash. Its does have its downsides and I'd recommend you read through the owners thread. I wouldn't call it big, but I have EVOLV and a Primo and for me the Primo is the one when it comes to space.

A Primo would last you many upgrades and still look good in years to come.

EVOLV wont suit you for E-ATX though just realised.
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Evolv supports E-ATX, at least mine does :)
 
a66as said:
Looks like it will be annoying to cable manage, what is the evolve atx like?.
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Yes well glass sides mean you have to be tidyish with cables.

Evolv is a decent case and can hold a good amount of parts but it's a smallish case, really depends how you build and if you watercool.

Plenty of case reviews online, pick something you like and read the reviews and builds, thats the best way, most people will recommend the case they have, so it's best to do your own research.
 
Quite a few interesting cases around at the moment depends if you plan on going watercooling at any point ?
 
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I always keep the component side neat, its the back that i want to be spacious. i am edging towards the primo
 
Kelt said:
Thermaltake Core X9.

Don't know why, but OCUK don't stock TT anymore .
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Maybe its related to that drama where caselabs accused TT of plagiarization a few months back.
(Myself I couldn't care less, caselabs are insanely overpriced anyways)
 
a66as said:
I always keep the component side neat, its the back that i want to be spacious. i am edging towards the primo
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I thought about the primo aswell as i have same motherboard as you. But decided it was to big for my needs as it be sitting on my desk. So went for the Luxe and found it to be quite good when comes to space and clean looks compared to my old corsair 650D.

Any excess cable length can be shoved back into the psu cover area. And the rampage x99 fits in the luxe without issues, With cable hole cutouts below and above the motherboard and to the right
Managed to fit a corsair h100i next to the top 140mm fan. And there's still loads of space between the cooler and motherboard for thicker rads. Also dedicated space above the rad for 3 x 140mm fans etc

Pretty easy to do a build in and not bother with cable management to much. Yet looks so clean due to all the motherboard cutouts and psu cover. The option to mount fans on the hardrive cages to redirect air to the gpu's is a nice touch to
 
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