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Hello all,
I'm building my first PC in 5 years. Have all my components pretty much narrowed down, however, I'm having trouble debating over the right case. It's already been quite a task to get myself caught up with all the newest hardware (GPUs, CPUs, SSD,etc), and I'm really struggling over the right case.
New Build Hardware:
i5-2500k
ASUS P8P67 Pro
EVGA 570 GTX (future upgrade to SLI)
OCZ Agility 3 SSD
Along with the 500GB HDD in my currently build (media drive)
8GB RAM
DD12V-D5 Laing pump (previous build)
Black Ice Pro 240mm (previous build)
Criteria:
1) My last PC build utilized water cooling, and I'm currently debating whether or not I want to use it for my current build (leaning towards yes). If I do W/C, I'm pretty sure I want some waterblocks for my GPU. Also realize I'll probably have to upgrade or use an additional radiator (360mm or an additional 240mm)
2) Definitely interested in overclocking, but I'm not going to be pushing the limits of my system.
3) If I do end up going the W/C route, I definitely want all my components to be internal, no externally mounted radiators.
4) Price is a concern, but I'm willing to save my pennies a bit longer if there's a case that I REALLY like.
Thanks in advance for any help/guidance you guys can offer.
I'm building my first PC in 5 years. Have all my components pretty much narrowed down, however, I'm having trouble debating over the right case. It's already been quite a task to get myself caught up with all the newest hardware (GPUs, CPUs, SSD,etc), and I'm really struggling over the right case.
New Build Hardware:
i5-2500k
ASUS P8P67 Pro
EVGA 570 GTX (future upgrade to SLI)
OCZ Agility 3 SSD
Along with the 500GB HDD in my currently build (media drive)
8GB RAM
DD12V-D5 Laing pump (previous build)
Black Ice Pro 240mm (previous build)
Criteria:
1) My last PC build utilized water cooling, and I'm currently debating whether or not I want to use it for my current build (leaning towards yes). If I do W/C, I'm pretty sure I want some waterblocks for my GPU. Also realize I'll probably have to upgrade or use an additional radiator (360mm or an additional 240mm)
2) Definitely interested in overclocking, but I'm not going to be pushing the limits of my system.
3) If I do end up going the W/C route, I definitely want all my components to be internal, no externally mounted radiators.
4) Price is a concern, but I'm willing to save my pennies a bit longer if there's a case that I REALLY like.
Thanks in advance for any help/guidance you guys can offer.