Starting my first actual build, what case should I choose?

Kyli_Rouge · April 19, 2015, 5:55am

I've been into using and upgrading computers for a long time, and have helped many a friend build their computers. How has come my time to build my own (my fourth desktop overall), and want to start with a great case. I've narrowed it down to four and am hoping y'all can give me pros and cons that will help me pick which one to end up with.

Fractal Design Define XL R2 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefxlr2ti
($105+)
NZXT Switch 810 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-casw810w1 ($150+)
Corsair 760T http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-760twhite ($140+)
Corsair 750D http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-750d ($130+)
Phanteks Enthoo Luxe http://pcpartpicker....case-phes614lwt ($145+)

I'm personally partial to the Switch 810 and 760T, but that might just be the coloring. Does anyone have some deeper knowledge of these cases that might help me make a decision?

Kat · April 19, 2015, 6:01am

The 750D is the most massive out of the four. almost a teeny bit smaller than the 900D which if you watch "Jayztwocents" on YouTube you can see how massive that case is for an ATX or even E-ATX mobo.

Myself personally i would go with a Silverstone FT05, cause its a beautiful case and the motherboard orientation is 90 degrees which is a plus. cause the case can support all the weight of heavy and massive graphics cards.

but if i had to choose between these four. i'd go with the 750D. if you are building your own PC you might as well feel accomplished by having to look at your components from time to time. i'm kinda arrogant like that lol i built my first PC 2 and a half years ago. and i wanted to show the world lol.