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Old February 2, 2012, 12:48 PM
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Hello. I required a new case for my PC.
My current case is "upside down" (as in, the video card is at the top) and the airflow is terrible.

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Core i7 920 (coolermaster V8)
Rampage 2 Extreme
12GB ram (6 sticks)
GTX 570
Corsair HX1000W
Vertex 30GB
Vertex 2 60GB
7200RPM 500GB
DVD Burner

What is the best case for this setup ??? Need MAXIMUM cooling. Something with dust filters would be nice.

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Old February 2, 2012, 12:59 PM
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Coolermaster Storm Trooper EATX Full Tower Case Black No PS 9X5.25 Front USB3.0 - COOLERMASTER - SGC-5000-KKN1

159.99 at ncix right now, i have it and its a really good case. just make sure to turn your front hard drive bays so the fans are on the front.
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Old February 2, 2012, 01:22 PM
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Coolermaster Storm Trooper EATX Full Tower Case Black No PS 9X5.25 Front USB3.0 - COOLERMASTER - SGC-5000-KKN1

159.99 at ncix right now, i have it and its a really good case. just make sure to turn your front hard drive bays so the fans are on the front.
Interesting case. How does this compare to say the HAF 932 or HAF X ??
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Interesting case. How does this compare to say the HAF 932 or HAF X ??
Only thing I know about the two, is that this one has just as much plastic
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Only thing I know about the two, is that this one has just as much plastic
Good or bad ?
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Plastic is always bad on cases IMO.
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Good or bad ?
Plastic retains heat and is bad for static build up
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Old February 2, 2012, 03:17 PM
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So I should not get the coolermaster storm then ????

Please give another suggestion.

I don't want to spend too much. Less than 200, ideally around 100.

Again, my only concern is cooling.
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So I should not get the coolermaster storm then ????

Please give another suggestion.

I don't want to spend too much. Less than 200, ideally around 100.

Again, my only concern is cooling.
Corsair 650D or Corsair 600T are both great cases.
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Old February 2, 2012, 03:31 PM
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