Recommend a Full Tower Casing please: An old timer's first world problem

[cwchek]

Dear all,

My rig's been around 10 years, over these years as components wear and tear i replaced the parts accordingly. Please refer to the Jurassic setup on my user's build specs on the right if it interests you

It is nearing the end of 2017, I have decided it is high time to jump onto the fiber bandwagon (Still on ADSL ) and get myself a new rig.

Body parts wise, i would like to stick to slightly above average tier, as i game on a rare basis; probably only Dota 2.

CPU - Intel i5k-ish grade of CPU (recommend me? )
MOBO - clueless probably going for Gigabyte
RAM -16gb ram and nothing too fancy
CPU cooling - Air cooled
GFX - Cluess, a $500-ish gfx card will be fine
PSU - Recycling a 750W superflower PSU
SSD - Samsung 960 Evo 512gb NVME SSD
Maybe 4TB secondary storage HDD

Problem:
My hardware fetish has always been with enthu full tower casing, I like big, solid and nice casings. However upon recent window shopping trips to SLS, i find little is left of the golden years where shops display their wide selection of full tower euth level casings. May i know where can i shop for such casings or find them?

Current case: Silverstone TJ07
Budget - $500-ish

Appreciate all valuable inputs.

Thanks in advance and cheers!
cwchek

 

[Psycovirus]

Try something new?

Thermaltake Core P3 or Core P5 open-air chassis?


Now there are rarely any Full Tower cases. Most are going Tempered Glass and RGB with compact style cases like Fractal Design Define C which are more popular.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

Other then dota 2, any other application u will be using? Like productivity tools?

Based on your usage so far, a mere g4560 + A cheap gtx 1050/1050ti will do.

 

[Koenig168]

I suggest you buy the RAM first. Prices seem to be going up every few weeks, currently around $230 to $370 for 2X8GB.

For full tower case, you can consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe at $279
https://www.lazada.sg/phanteks-enthoo-luxe-tempered-glass-black-full-tower-chassisph-es614ltg_bk-33702701.html?spm=a2o42.brand.0.0.4df0789bQn4kJQ&ff=1&sc=Mcgk&rb=9416

 

[Phelan]

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/obsidian-series-900d-super-tower-case

This is the closest you are going to get that is a full tower in the traditional sense.

 

[kandinsky]

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/obsidian-series-900d-super-tower-case

This is the closest you are going to get that is a full tower in the traditional sense.

TS should feel quite song with this. A good 132mm taller than the current case, according to the specs.

 

[NMSS_2]

i think you could extend the life span a little more by gettting xeon chip for your old setup.

 

[cwchek]

Try something new?

Thermaltake Core P3 or Core P5 open-air chassis?


Now there are rarely any Full Tower cases. Most are going Tempered Glass and RGB with compact style cases like Fractal Design Define C which are more popular.

Appreciate your recommendation bro, but my setup innards got nothing to show. No water cooling solution as well

 

[cwchek]

Other then dota 2, any other application u will be using? Like productivity tools?

Based on your usage so far, a mere g4560 + A cheap gtx 1050/1050ti will do.

My usage in descending order:

1. Outlook
2. Youtube
3. Anime
4. TV series
5. MS office
6. Light gaming - Dota 2, maybe some MMOs

New rig, so i would like to hover around the above average tier for gfx card for future proofing.

Recycling an old Dell 24" U2412M as well, so i doubt i will be diving into the 4K scene anytime soon.

 

[gld998]

Other then dota 2, any other application u will be using? Like productivity tools?

Based on your usage so far, a mere g4560 + A cheap gtx 1050/1050ti will do.

this is true... or for upgradable sake, just get the i3 8100 and z370 board. The current 8th i3 is similar to 7th gen locked i5

 

[Tan Gee Ming]

My usage in descending order:

1. Outlook
2. Youtube
3. Anime
4. TV series
5. MS office
6. Light gaming - Dota 2, maybe some MMOs

New rig, so i would like to hover around the above average tier for gfx card for future proofing.

Recycling an old Dell 24" U2412M as well, so i doubt i will be diving into the 4K scene anytime soon.

i am using asus 1060 3gb playing dota 2 at 4k.

 

[cwchek]

http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/obsidian-series-900d-super-tower-case

This is the closest you are going to get that is a full tower in the traditional sense.

Oh yes, i was considering this monster too. Thanks for the recommendation to my list.

 

[cwchek]

I suggest you buy the RAM first. Prices seem to be going up every few weeks, currently around $230 to $370 for 2X8GB.

For full tower case, you can consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe at $279
https://www.lazada.sg/phanteks-enthoo-luxe-tempered-glass-black-full-tower-chassisph-es614ltg_bk-33702701.html?spm=a2o42.brand.0.0.4df0789bQn4kJQ&ff=1&sc=Mcgk&rb=9416

Thanks for the reminder on rams.

Phanteks looks good, will add to my list for consideration. Thank you again!

 

[cwchek]

i think you could extend the life span a little more by gettting xeon chip for your old setup.

Appreciate the input bro

Actually my rig is still working, just that my only SSD died on me. Was debating to just replace the SSD or the whole rig; but no time is the right time i guess.

 

[Trans-Am]

I suggest you buy the RAM first. Prices seem to be going up every few weeks, currently around $230 to $370 for 2X8GB.

For full tower case, you can consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe at $279
https://www.lazada.sg/phanteks-enthoo-luxe-tempered-glass-black-full-tower-chassisph-es614ltg_bk-33702701.html?spm=a2o42.brand.0.0.4df0789bQn4kJQ&ff=1&sc=Mcgk&rb=9416

Any idea why the ram is getting more and more expensive?

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[Fatfool]

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