Need PC Case/Chassis suggestions please.

[madrynn]

Hello people!

I'm finally upgrading from my 3770, and the last piece of the puzzle is the chassis.

I've been looking at PC cases for the last two hours, following up on youtube, and #$%^.

The basics of what I need in a case:

1x ATX motherboard should fit.
1x DVD-ROM, 2x HDD, 2x SSD.
1x "240"-type watercooling radiator.
AND a side panel that allows for some sort of airflow for my hellish Radeon5700 (yes, the cheapest one: XFX THICC).

That GFX is huge, so it cuts airflow in most cases in half.
It spews hot air directly sideways, which most is then recirculated causing restarts only when I'm kicking arse.
Some side-panel grid, like the cases of 2005 would be really useful.

Any suggestions that neither involve a beer-crate or a house payment?

Thanks in advance!

 

[RedViking]

It all comes down to personal preference, but I like the NZXT mid towers. Radeon 5700 isn't that big.

 

[ponder]

1x DVD-ROM, 2x HDD, 2x SSD.

If it wasn't for that ancient relic I would say phanteks p400a or fractal meshify

 

[Soul Amazing]

If it wasn't for that ancient relic I would say phanteks p400a or fractal meshify

If he wants a good modern case, he would have to replace that relic with an external/usb dvd rom...

 

[kamikazi]

For support for a DVD-ROM have a look at the Cooler Master NR600 with ODD. It is a high airflow case and I believe you could still fit a 240mm radiator at the front with the ODD bracket installed.

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mid-tower/masterbox-nr600-with-odd/

 

[Barbarian Conan]

I have the Phanteks P600S, and have the Zotac 1080Ti which is longer and wider, and pretty much just as thick with no issues.
It doesn't have a bay for a DVD RW though, but the only reason I can think of needing one is for writing audio CDs for ancient players.

The case really is a joy to work with, and I have no doubt that the smaller cousin, the P400, is just as nice if you want to rather go with that.

 

[madrynn]

Thanks for the suggests!
Ordered the Cooler Master NR600 with ODD.

Stuck with a BD-Rom and game collection from before Noah! xD