Help choose a case for my build

[Mike44pl]

I'm building a machine with these parts:
CPU: Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Pro
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 570
Storage: 2TB western digital 7200RPM black
Optical Drive: Samsung SH223
Case: Fractal Design R3
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-850HX 850 Watt
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

I want a case with plenty of space to work in, it needs to fit my Graphics Card(It's almost 11.5 inches long), and MID-TOWER. My budget is 110$. I'd like it to have cool looks and lighting, but funcionality still comes before looks. I was looking at two particular cases: the Fractal Design R3 and the NZXT Temptest EVO. Any help appreciated.

 

[PixelVandalism]

Coolermaster 690 II Advanced - (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=coolermaster_692-_-11-119-216-_-Product)

 

[Hitchtech]

I have this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196
Its awesome! that handles on the top are very sturdy and are great just for moving that pc around the house. I highly recommend it, especially for that price.

 

[Manakore]

I have the tempest EVO, and I love it. It is very spacious and comes with 6 fans.

 

[Mike44pl]

I have the tempest EVO, and I love it. It is very spacious and comes with 6 fans.

Thanks a lot, I'm pretty convinced to get the Temptest Evo. Is it quiet with the 6 fans running at low or medium speed?

 

[Manakore]

Its a quiet, constant hum. Definitely louder than my bros Dell Studio, but it is also twice as big with 3 times the amount of fans. I don't think its really that loud at all.

 

[Benny Boy]

Make it silent with a fan controller.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5&cm_re=FAN_CONTROLLER-_-11-992-005-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ription=FAN+CONTROLLER&name=Controller+Panels

 

[Mike44pl]

Make it silent with a fan controller.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5&cm_re=FAN_CONTROLLER-_-11-992-005-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ription=FAN+CONTROLLER&name=Controller+Panels

are you sure that it is compatible for this case and all the fans? I'm really interested in this one.

 

[Benny Boy]

As long as you have an available 5.25" Drive bay, it will work.
Your mb has 4 fan headers. CPU 1-4pin, 2-3pin, and 1-4pin fan header that a 3pin will work with(the 4th pin isn't used).
So for case fans you'd have 3 on the mb that could be controlled by software, and the controller supports 5. So, however you want to configure it.

 

[Mike44pl]

As long as you have an available 5.25" Drive bay, it will work.
Your mb has 4 fan headers. CPU 1-4pin, 2-3pin, and 1-4pin fan header that a 3pin will work with(the 4th pin isn't used).
So for case fans you'd have 3 on the mb that could be controlled by software, and the controller supports 5. So, however you want to configure it.

OK thanks a lot, i'm pretty stable on choosing my temptest evo with the Fan Controller.

 

[john90009]

thats pretty sick i think imma add one to my build with a coolermaster haf X. would the fan kinda control itself when it gets to hot or if you keep it quit the temp will slowly rise and you dont notice it and things start to fry?

 

[Mike44pl]

thats pretty sick i think imma add one to my build with a coolermaster haf X. would the fan kinda control itself when it gets to hot or if you keep it quit the temp will slowly rise and you dont notice it and things start to fry?

Yes, it alerts you when the temperature gets high and there is automatic mode where you set it to turn fans on/off on certain temperatures. Im not 100% sure about that though.