New case shopping

[karnuffel]

I am busy shopping for a new case and I have some questions. I have no real need to replace my current case other than the fact that I would like USB 3 ports (even working front USB ports will do), some decent cable management and something looking awesome!

1.) I see most of the cases these days have bottom mounted PSUs. Can this cause issues with my PSU, I am thinking length of the cables etc.... I have a Coolermaster eXtreme Power Plus - 550w.
2.) I have an older (gfx card ATI 6850). I might have to replace this in the near future, anything I need to keep in mind when choose a case with regards to gfx cards?
3.) I have 4 3.5 hard drives and one ssd. I really battled to get all of them into my old case. Any cases that might make life easier, or harder in this regard?
4.) USB3.1 seems to be coming soon (areeee we there yet?) Should I wait?
5.) I really like NZXT H440. but it doesn't have a bay for optical drives. I dont see this as a major issue though. Your thoughts?
6.) Any recommendations on a 2k budget? I have an ATX form factor mobo (msi h97 gaming 3)
7.) Any tips on cable management?

 

[karnuffel]

Sorry guys, I am bumping this thread... Too many questions?

 

[vavyn]

I am busy shopping for a new case and I have some questions. I have no real need to replace my current case other than the fact that I would like USB 3 ports (even working front USB ports will do), some decent cable management and something looking awesome!

1.) I see most of the cases these days have bottom mounted PSUs. Can this cause issues with my PSU, I am thinking length of the cables etc.... I have a Coolermaster eXtreme Power Plus - 550w.
2.) I have an older (gfx card ATI 6850). I might have to replace this in the near future, anything I need to keep in mind when choose a case with regards to gfx cards?
3.) I have 4 3.5 hard drives and one ssd. I really battled to get all of them into my old case. Any cases that might make life easier, or harder in this regard?
4.) USB3.1 seems to be coming soon (areeee we there yet?) Should I wait?
5.) I really like NZXT H440. but it doesn't have a bay for optical drives. I dont see this as a major issue though. Your thoughts?
6.) Any recommendations on a 2k budget? I have an ATX form factor mobo (msi h97 gaming 3)
7.) Any tips on cable management?

I would recommend cooler master haf-xm

1.) I see most of the cases these days have bottom mounted PSUs. Can this cause issues with my PSU, I am thinking length of the cables etc.... I have a Coolermaster eXtreme Power Plus - 550w. Shouldn't have any problem. Using a cooler master 1.2kw silent pro
2.) I have an older (gfx card ATI 6850). I might have to replace this in the near future, anything I need to keep in mind when choose a case with regards to gfx cards? No. using R9 390 Nitro on my case with still lots of space to go before it touch the hdd cage.
3.) I have 4 3.5 hard drives and one ssd. I really battled to get all of them into my old case. Any cases that might make life easier, or harder in this regard? Has 6x 3.5" or 2.5" hdd cage. You can also mount 1 ssd behind the motherboard tray to save 1 more space on your hdd cage
4.) USB3.1 seems to be coming soon (areeee we there yet?) Should I wait? No idea.
5.) I really like NZXT H440. but it doesn't have a bay for optical drives. I dont see this as a major issue though. Your thoughts? It depends if you need DVD and fan controller and other stuff. But Haf-xm comes with 3 optical drives bay.
6.) Any recommendations on a 2k budget? I have an ATX form factor mobo (msi h97 gaming 3) R1755 at ikonix. http://www.ikonix.co.za/coolermaster-haf-xm-black-atx-pc-chassis-3x-5.25-and-8x-3.5-3x-2.5-bays-1x-front-1x-top-mounted-200mm-fan-1x-rear-mounted-140mm-fan-2x-200mm-locations-optional-no-psu.html
7.) Any tips on cable management? Can't give any tips as i just put all my cables behind the MB tray. maybe google that.