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Recommend a good gaming case

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aubsxc

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.... that will fit my 4850x2 (about 11.5 inches long). I'm currently using a Lian Li PC-A70B as my gaming box but I would like to turn that into a server with about 14-15 HDDs, so I'm looking for a new case with plenty of airflow and long enough to house this beast. Top of my list is a Coolermaster RC-690 but I'm open to other ideas. I would also like to keep the price down to $100 or less.
 
How much are you willing to spend?

The Antec 1200 seems like a pretty good choice, but if you're willing to spend more, there are better cases out there.
 
About $100 or less. If I could spend more I would likely end up with another Lian Li mid or full tower.

Would a 4850x2 fit in a Coolermaster RC-690? Or even a CM 590?
 
aubsxc said:
Would a 4850x2 fit in a Coolermaster RC-690? Or even a CM 590?
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Motherboard's width is 9.6" so use that as yardstick when looking pics of internals.
For that long card E-ATX support is pretty much only guarantee about case being able to house it.

E: You might be able to get more cheaply case capable to housing those HDDs than one with good space for long graphics cards.
 
E.T said:
E: You might be able to get more cheaply case capable to housing those HDDs than one with good space for long graphics cards.
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Yes, I've been looking into that also. One can never research their computer needs too much :)
 
E.T said:
E: You might be able to get more cheaply case capable to housing those HDDs than one with good space for long graphics cards.
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I agree with this.

There is no reason to use a $250 Lian Li full tower for hard drive storage and use a sub-$100 mid tower for gaming.
 
from experience with the RC-690, I would not suggest the case, especially if you're used to lian-li quality

the original CM Stacker was available on newegg for around $160 with some monster CM PSU (850 or 1000W, something like that) some time ago, solid case, decent reviews on the PSU, will hold your current system, or 14-15 HDs, or both, without much complaint
 
i have CM 590 and LOVE IT !
i run 2 4850 crossfire just fine and i have a Q9550 using a artic silver pro 7 cooler
before that i had a mini nija on a asus p5q pro motherboard no problems
i love all the fans i can put it in it my temps stay nice and cool consistantly
the quality of steel is very good if your wondering
 
I have been doing some research into rackmount cases, and unless I can find an inexpensive (read sub $100) used case to house 16 drives, I will be picking up a 16 or 20 bay Norco from Newegg. The wife is not going to be happy :(
 
Can't you consolidate a few of the HHD's? An old antec SX1040 would be able to hold around 10, you can find thenm on CL for free sometimes.
 
aubsxc said:
About $100 or less. If I could spend more I would likely end up with another Lian Li mid or full tower.

Would a 4850x2 fit in a Coolermaster RC-690? Or even a CM 590?
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I have an RC-690 with a 4870x2 in it... fits with no problem. I'm guessing a 4850x2 would fit as well.
 
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