1Wolf
Limp Gawd
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I'm still at the "researching" stage for a new gaming build and I'm looking at cases. Its been a while since I've looked at cases so I was hoping to get some recommendations of good cases that I could look into.
I REALLY like the looks of the Corsair Crystal 570X series. I like the tempered glass. I like the way it looks. I like the radiator support. However, in reviews many complain of lacking cable management and that because the tempered glass isn't "sealed" that its a dust magnet. This case is still one of my finalists but I'm interested in anything similar that you guys might recommend.
Here are some criteria:
I REALLY like the looks of the Corsair Crystal 570X series. I like the tempered glass. I like the way it looks. I like the radiator support. However, in reviews many complain of lacking cable management and that because the tempered glass isn't "sealed" that its a dust magnet. This case is still one of my finalists but I'm interested in anything similar that you guys might recommend.
Here are some criteria:
- 360mm Radiator Support. I really like the look of a 360mm AIO Radiator in front with LED fans and a glass front panel like that Corsair Crystal 570x I mentioned. I may well end up using an AIO 280mm Radiator instead. That isn't decided yet.
- Cost, budget, money savings, etc. is not a concern. I rarely buy a new computer case so I like them to look good and last me a long time. Even if something isn't the best deal, I'd pay it as long as everything else meets my needs.
- PC's in my home are out in our den in the open and not hidden away in a back bedroom. I like them to look nice. I like an "upscale" look to them.
- I really like the look of various tempered glass cases
- Good filters, well designed, and easy to clean is a must. Dust management is very important. I have an African Grey Parrot and he makes a lot of "dust". The HEPA filters take care of most of it but without good filters that I clean often it can be a problem.
- I like them spacious and easy to work in. I hate cramped cases. However, I think I tend to "overdo" this part. My last builds I used NZXT Switch 810 cases and while they were wonderful and spacious to work in...but they took up a HUGE amount of space and I didn't use most of the features they offered. They were largely empty and wasted with just one video card, a spindle drive, and a few SSD's. I'm thinking that with good cable management, maybe mid-tower instead of full-tower is the way to go this time.
- I like quality. I don't like cheap crappy cases. I don't like sharp edges that cut my hands. I had a coolermaster case some years ago that was like working with a fist full of razorblades half the time.
- Good cable management.
- With regards to features (i.e. Optical Drive Bays, number of 3.5 drive bays, etc.) I'm open. I have not yet determined the guts that will go into the build. My build will likely consist of a boot SSD, and storage SSD, possibly a spindle drive. Only one video card (No SLI). I'll be overclocking so AIO watercooling and good ventilation.