New case :)?

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 11:31

Hey guys im looking at getting a new case and watercooling for my build. i cant do water in my current case because i had to go getto (more about that later) but yes i was hoping you guys could give me a idea for a nice to look at/ high performance case however it needs to be a XL-ATX for my g1 assassin to fit. when i bought my new build i ordered my motherboard and case (nzxt phantom) from the same place and the store sold the phantom as a XL-ATX case..... and it clearly wasn't and i didn't have the patience of sending it back because at the time i only had 2 weeks to work on my new machine so i couldn't really cool very well and even had to do a external PSU mount... not nice at all this also made my cable management obviously very bad. so i want a roomy case with room for a XL - ATX hope you guys can help, i look forward to uploading my watercooled pc pics to the case gallery

Ary101 · 28 Jan 2012 at 11:41

Probably best adding what kind of budget your looking to stick too

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 11:45

Budget would be anything up to 250

Hyburnate · 28 Jan 2012 at 11:56

This my dear friend, a great case that will leave you change.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-010-XG&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1572

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:03

Would you happen to know if this case can hold like a big rad like quad 120 ( im new to water cooling ) im taking it the bigger rad and more fans = better performance

im probly going to be asking on here for what would be the best water cooling kit aswell

id love custom but i wouldent trust myself on mixing and matching parts like compression fittings and tube diameters ( confuses me atm ) but on the other hand, i dont really want one of those all in one h(number) series from corsair i think they lack aesthetics

95thrifles · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:29

In addition to the Elysium above, this Shinobi XL would be good

systemerror · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:40

Buy a case that at least looks nice

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-020-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

the elysium is dog ugly

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:41

What do you guys thing about the Areocool Xpredator black and green version think that would look pretty sleek with my motherboard

Hyburnate · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:43

Not many watercooling options.

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:47

Ah thats a shame im really interested in the asthetics aswell i dont find the cases ive looked at to be very visualy pleasing and most dont have a window to see my system that would be a nice feature and systemerror that case it to small

it wont fit my motherboard

Hyburnate · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:51

Mehh I wish you could narrow down the results on OCUk to like Mobo Size etc.

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:53

Yeah that would be seriously usefull would make a great addition to the site i know the haf X would fit and is good for air cooling but how is it for water

im assuming it must be decent its pretty popular

Woden · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:56

I have had the Corsair 800D 3 days now, it is HUGE, but very nice to work with. I have fitted a tripple rad to the top and the pump hidden in the bottom.

systemerror · 28 Jan 2012 at 12:59

Um the corsair site says it fits EATX
The Assassin is an EATX board?
that is why i suggested it sorry if the info is incorrect then

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:02

The assassin is XL atx

good sir the phantom is a EATX case the guy sold it as a XL case but its not lol and my mobo is to big, had to go getto mounting it

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:06

Woden it may be huge but its not quite huge enough

when i get the change il upload pics of how horribly i had to work my case into a E-atx case its horrid i cant wait to get it sorted out

systemerror · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:14

Yeah was googling your board I now see what you mean by it's size.
Well hope you manage to find a case that is at least nicer then the Elysium

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:18

Yeah thats the only problem ive had with my board, finding a good looking case that actualy fits it, i wish the phantom was a couple inch taller haha the way ive had to go getto i cant even fit another gpu into it........ so unfair D: oh well im sure i will find something i was going to get the haf x but im still not to sure about how well it works for watercooling

FloppyPoppy · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:19

as soon as i get the new case and water cooling set up i will get some pics and footage of the transformation from this to the other

N31L777 · 28 Jan 2012 at 13:42

Looking forward to it