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2015/08/26 00:09:49 (permalink)
Okay, so I'm upgrading my computer because my boss is buying my old stuff, aside from my video card, psu and other stuff. But he's keeping my case, cpu cooler, mobo, cpu & ram.
 
My current case is the Thermaltake Core V71. While I like it one major thing for me is the LED light settings aren't saved or remembered. I hate LED's unless I'm in the mood to see them. When I turn them off if I shut the PC down and turn it on from a dead boot, the LED lights are back on. This is an annoying thing for me, though small.
 
So here are my MUST have requirements for a case
 
1.) MUST be able to support at least a 240mm radiator up top in a push/pull config as I refuse to run a radiator in the front.
2.) MUST support a 120mm radiator in the back as this is for my hybrid.
3.) MUST have dust filters for everything(top, front, bottom). The rear for the exhaust isn't a big deal.
 
I don't want to spend over $175 or so on a case, so this takes out some of the larger ones.
 
 




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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 01:52:42 (permalink)
    This has room for two 240mm radiators according to the specs:
     
    http://www.corsair.com/en/obsidian-series-350d-micro-atx-pc-case
     
    It's about 100 bucks. 
     
    http://www.corsair.com/en...t-front-and-bottom-psu

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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 02:30:59 (permalink)
    I just picked up the CoolerMaster Storm Trooper. If you take out the 200mm fan on the top of the case, you can replace it with a radiator. You can also pull the 140mm fan from the back, and put another radiator there. Currently USD$149 on NewEgg. The only things I don't like about it, they changed from the screwless clips for the card retainers to thumbscrews, the little "stash box" in the front blocks the airflow from one of the bottom-mounted fans, and the built-in fan controller isn't PWM, so any LED fans connected to it strobe at lower speed settings. The controller does retain the fan speed setting between power cycles.
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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 04:23:20 (permalink)

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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 21:21:45 (permalink)
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    This has room for two 240mm radiators according to the specs:
     
    http://www.corsair.com/en/obsidian-series-350d-micro-atx-pc-case
     
    It's about 100 bucks. 
     
    http://www.corsair.com/en...t-front-and-bottom-psu


    I was looking at this. My only concern would be having the Hybrid in the push/pull config in the back and the radiator up top in push pull config it would clutter that case severely.
     
    primarylupine
    I just picked up the CoolerMaster Storm Trooper. If you take out the 200mm fan on the top of the case, you can replace it with a radiator. You can also pull the 140mm fan from the back, and put another radiator there. Currently USD$149 on NewEgg. The only things I don't like about it, they changed from the screwless clips for the card retainers to thumbscrews, the little "stash box" in the front blocks the airflow from one of the bottom-mounted fans, and the built-in fan controller isn't PWM, so any LED fans connected to it strobe at lower speed settings. The controller does retain the fan speed setting between power cycles.


    I've had CM before, and while they do make some good cases they aren't known for having any kind of a good dust filter. That one has top and bottom, but no sides and front.
     
    Pgcmoore
    http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Luxe.html
     
     
     http://www.newegg.com/Pro..._-11-854-007-_-Product
     
     
     
    http://www.amazon.com/Pha...s=Phanteks+Enthoo+Luxe


    I don't like the white fan blades, but I have spare fans so that isn't a problem.
     
    My one concern is that I may not be able to run the push/pull radiator up top, but I'll have to call them to check about this.
     
    Other than that I like everything about the case the room and all. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks.




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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 22:09:19 (permalink)
    here is a review Bill did on it a while back,
     
    https://youtu.be/T-Y1Cr_uJdo
     
     
     
    he is also doing a mod post here on it also, http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2381731
     
    I picked up a white one for a project I have coming up but have not taken it out of the box yet, looks like plenty of room for push pull (360 or 420) up top and may be even in the front, will open it in a few days.
     
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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/26 22:35:01 (permalink)
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    here is a review Bill did on it a while back,
     
    https://youtu.be/T-Y1Cr_uJdo
     
     
     
    he is also doing a mod post here on it also, http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2381731
     
    I picked up a white one for a project I have coming up but have not taken it out of the box yet, looks like plenty of room for push pull up top and may be even in the front, will open it in a few days.
     


    Nice. I think I found my next case.
     
    You'll have to actually take some pictures to show me how fine that mesh is dust filter wise.




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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/27 00:24:10 (permalink)
    will do, they look just like the ones Corsair uses in the reviews I have seen but I am a dust freak myself. I always add these Silverstone fine mesh ones to all intakes. They come in 120 / 140  black and white, are magnetic and also have mounting holes. Makes for easy vacuuming.
     
    http://www.amazon.com/Sil...silverstone+140+filter

    post edited by Pgcmoore - 2015/08/27 00:26:38

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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/27 00:48:29 (permalink)
    Yea, you're like me with that. I hate dust.




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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/27 00:59:49 (permalink)
    these are probably the best you can get and there a bit pricey. but they can make whatever you want
     
    http://www.demcifilter.com/c235/ENTHOO-LUXE.aspx
     
    http://www.demcifilter.com/default.aspx
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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/27 01:12:54 (permalink)
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    these are probably the best you can get and there a bit pricey. but they can make whatever you want
     
    http://www.demcifilter.com/c235/ENTHOO-LUXE.aspx
     
    http://www.demcifilter.com/default.aspx


    Yea, I stumbled across them the other day.




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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/27 19:49:09 (permalink)
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    I've had CM before, and while they do make some good cases they aren't known for having any kind of a good dust filter. That one has top and bottom, but no sides and front.
     



    All the bay inserts have filter material behind the mesh, and the side panels are filtered as well. The only openings that don't have a filter on them are the rear slot inserts, and the 120/140mm fan mount behind the CPU.
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    Re: Case Help 2015/08/29 07:16:00 (permalink)
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    I've had CM before, and while they do make some good cases they aren't known for having any kind of a good dust filter. That one has top and bottom, but no sides and front.
     



    All the bay inserts have filter material behind the mesh, and the side panels are filtered as well. The only openings that don't have a filter on them are the rear slot inserts, and the 120/140mm fan mount behind the CPU.


    This wasn't the case when I had the CM Storm Sniper.
     
    My friend has the 932 and he gets a ton of dust in his as well.




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