Need a new E-ATX case for Threadripper build

Rybamech · 16 Nov 2017 at 09:16

Hello everyone,
Well I'm quite in bad situation right now, cause I can't find any good cases that would suit my needs I'm building AMD Threadripper 1950x with best X399 motherboard ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme, and the board is E-ATX size 12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm ). All cases that I like, has a sleek design, not huge, not fancy etc.. and has front panel USB Type C,and no "fancy" vertical GPU mount, will not fit my ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme, cause it just wide. I really like Lian Li PC-O11WGX, But my motherboard it just to wide to fit it, or the new Be Quit Dark Base 700. The only case that I found would suit me Cooler Master Cosmos C700P, but the case it self to me is quite bulky, and doesn't look that sleek. I will build a custom loop watercooling for my build, But most cases that fit E-ATX Mobo already has good support for radiators and reservoir.
MY budget is around 300£ for the case itself, but if the case is really good, or don't have any other option left would go extra on the budget.
Thank you guys for any recommendation.

Blame · 16 Nov 2017 at 18:56

here some suggestions

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-primo-full-tower-black-orange-ca-015-pt.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...-full-tower-gaming-case-silver-ca-11d-bq.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/thermaltake-the-tower-900-super-tower-showcase-ca-18f-tt.html

Rybamech · 17 Nov 2017 at 09:41

All those cases I already had look at them, but they don't have USB C on the case IO, Which i really need it.

ChugNorris · 17 Nov 2017 at 14:15

Bit out of your budget but would fit the Zenith and has USB Type C : -

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-76r-ll.html

I mean, it's tall, but not quite as bulky as the Cooler Master C700P.

Pulseammo · 17 Nov 2017 at 14:25

Maybe a Mastercase Maker 5, it says ATX but your board looks like it'd cover the cable grommets and would still fit.

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/mastercase-maker-5/

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/coolermaster-mastercase-maker-5-midi-tower-case-ca-369-cm.html

Blame · 17 Nov 2017 at 20:55

could you not run a type c hub like this?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/icybox-usb-type-c-hub-cb-007-bt.html

Gives yourself more option on a case you actually like

Rybamech · 18 Nov 2017 at 08:34

I need the port itself USB Type C 3.1 cause I use a Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 which connect via USB Type C.

AORUS · 18 Nov 2017 at 14:46

Rybamech said:
Hello everyone,
MY budget is around 300£ for the case itself, but if the case is really good, or don't have any other option left would go extra on the budget.
Thank you guys for any recommendation.

Tower 900 with cost about £200.00 saving you 100.

Thermaltake Threadripper build in Tower 900 take a look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4iq5NQtfNQ

I have the case myself yes it a little big but not OTT and you will not find a better case then the 900 IMO for the money you pay for

EsaT · 19 Nov 2017 at 09:12

Rybamech said:
The only case that I found would suit me Cooler Master Cosmos C700P, but the case it self to me is quite bulky

That's because E-ATX motherboard support needs big dimensions at least in depth.
And such cases are usually also higher than normal midi-tower.

As for USB-C you won't find it much from cases.
But for Lian Li cases it will likely become available in swappable I/O port kits
Looks like one kit now has it.
http://www.lian-li.com/en/products-chassis-accessories/#99/1/list
So you could ask them when they're going to upgrade more of those I/O port kits.

Vince · 19 Nov 2017 at 09:19

I am running an EATX threadripper board in a mid tower Corsair 460x works a treat, nice case too. I have no idea if it has a usb c though.

Pulseammo · 19 Nov 2017 at 11:52

Someone has already mentioned a hub but it didn't have the C type connectors on it, the hubs I've seen that do have the C type on them only have 1 port and the rest are the usual type - with that in mind why don't you just buy a USB C male to female extension lead and leave it at the edge of your desk, that way you don't have to reach behind the case to plug the tablet in. Before I owned a case with front IO I used a lead like that to plug in USB thumb drives

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Blame · 19 Nov 2017 at 21:24

I Run the older model Wacom HD13, that uses a display port. i have no problem running it with the supplied cable and plugged to the back of the pc. my case is also on the floor.

If your sole reason to have one in the front is so you can disconnect the tablet and take with you when you need then the suggestion of using a extension lead by Pulseammo is a good idea

Quartz · 19 Nov 2017 at 21:39

Can you not use an expansion slot which runs off a motherboard USB header? Or a USB 3.1 card like this one? OCUK don't seem to sell the former but their competitors do.

Rybamech · 21 Nov 2017 at 14:26

I'm right now considering to get the Lian-Li V3000 as it looks really good, as I look more to future proof with a case, not buying a new one as I'm gonna change the MB or etc.. As its only available on pre-order.
And I saw the Cosmos C700P in person, I quite liked how it looked, quite nice, but didn't had a chance to play a wee bit with it, as I read the reviews the quality as for high end case from Cooler master not that great, Will wait for more reviews for the Lian-Li case and then probably will get it.
Thank you for your help.