Recommendation for CPU Casing

[ClimaCool]

Currently undecided on what casing to go for. I want it to be as small as possible yet not compromise the heat dissipation. Budget <= $150.

My build:
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4690 + ASRock H97M-Pro4
RAM: Kingston HyperX (8GB x 2)
GPU: Palit GTX 970 Jetstream 4GB
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: Western Digital Green 3TB (I have 2 x WD Green 2TB HDD that I salvage from my old build)
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold]

The case that I am considering are:
1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240
2) Fractal Design Node 304

I think my problem will be fitting in the 1 X SSD, 3 X HDD and Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into the case. Hope some experts here can help to recommend. Thanks!!

 

[mib500]

Currently undecided on what casing to go for. I want it to be as small as possible yet not compromise the heat dissipation. Budget <= $150.



The case that I am considering are:
1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240
2) Fractal Design Node 304

I think my problem will be fitting in the 1 X SSD, 3 X HDD and Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into the case. Hope some experts here can help to recommend. Thanks!!

both nice... if me i will go for Fractal Design node 304...

 

[etoilebiscuit]

air 240 no regrets.

 

[sglords]

Node 304 is for itx .........

 

[Xteron]

Currently undecided on what casing to go for. I want it to be as small as possible yet not compromise the heat dissipation. Budget <= $150.



The case that I am considering are:
1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240
2) Fractal Design Node 304

I think my problem will be fitting in the 1 X SSD, 3 X HDD and Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into the case. Hope some experts here can help to recommend. Thanks!!

1) Corsair Airflow 240 - it's a nice case but there may be clearance issues with bigger and "fatter" gfx cards. The space between the card and the side panel is quite small. Palit Gtx 970 jetstream shouldn't be a problem but you have to consider this issue if you want to upgrade ur card in the future.

2) Node 304 is for mini-itx, your mobo doesn't fit. If you want fractal design, consider node 804.

My personal recommendation is Thermaltake core v21. Cheap, good looks and got nice features.

 

[ClimaCool]

1) Corsair Airflow 240 - it's a nice case but there may be clearance issues with bigger and "fatter" gfx cards. The space between the card and the side panel is quite small. Palit Gtx 970 jetstream shouldn't be a problem but you have to consider this issue if you want to upgrade ur card in the future.

2) Node 304 is for mini-itx, your mobo doesn't fit. If you want fractal design, consider node 804.

My personal recommendation is Thermaltake core v21. Cheap, good looks and got nice features.

Wow. I like the Thermaltake Core v21. If i change from a Micro-ITX MB to Mini-ITX MB, will I be able to fit a Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into a Thermaltake Core V1?

 

[Xteron]

Wow. I like the Thermaltake Core v21. If i change from a Micro-ITX MB to Mini-ITX MB, will I be able to fit a Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into a Thermaltake Core V1?

Check the specs of core v1 here. Definitely gonna be a tight fit in such a small case.

But i don't recommend taking mini-itx tho.. totally no expansion possibilities. Think you should just stick if your build and get v21 if you like it.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Currently undecided on what casing to go for. I want it to be as small as possible yet not compromise the heat dissipation. Budget <= $150.

The case that I am considering are:
1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240
2) Fractal Design Node 304

I think my problem will be fitting in the 1 X SSD, 3 X HDD and Palit GTX 970 Jetstream into the case. Hope some experts here can help to recommend. Thanks!!

1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240 (M-ATX)
2) Fractal Design Node 304 (Mini-ITX)

You need to choose a smaller size Mobo and limit yourself to max 2x HDD.

You should go BIG Full Tower Casing if you want good heat dissipation.

 

[Entry Level PC]

vs

 

[etoilebiscuit]

air 240 can go 3xssd and 3xhdd

 

[sglords]

@Entry Level PC

post correct info pls
air 240 is matx
node 304 is itx

 

[monikernemo]

Air 240 bah but some would argue air 240 is still quite huge. Dont know if node 304 got space to fit since it is itx case and jetstream cooler is 2.5 slots?

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[Entry Level PC]

@Entry Level PC

post correct info pls
air 240 is matx
node 304 is itx

Edited liao.
Quick post never check for error.

TS must under no such thing as
SMALL/POWERFUL/COOLING/CHEAP

The Most Powerful and Smallest you can go is go spend a few K on an expensive gaming laptop.

Suggest you decide on a CASE first then decide on the parts.

 

[gld998]

1) Corsair Carbide Airflow 240 (M-ATX)
2) Fractal Design Node 304 (Mini-ITX)

You need to choose a smaller size Mobo and limit yourself to max 2x HDD.

You should go BIG Full Tower Casing if you want good heat dissipation.

I m using Full Tower NZXT Phantoms, and I have 3 of them to house my x79/x99 builds to run simulations. It looks good in the living room too!

 

[etoilebiscuit]

too big siol phantoms, at max h440

 

[Entry Level PC]

I m using Full Tower NZXT Phantoms, and I have 3 of them to house my x79/x99 builds to run simulations. It looks good in the living room too!

Yeah man.
Even if inside spec chui people see the casing so big they will automatic think the spec inside must be sibei high end.

Using Full Tower Casing feeling is sibei song.

 

[gld998]

I just hooted this from Lazada with 20% discount and cashback 5%.. knn 40plus nia.. cheap like siao.. definately a clone of a great casing!!

faster guys!! only left 30 mins!

 

[Kiwi8]

I just hooted this from Lazada with 20% discount and cashback 5%.. knn 40plus nia.. cheap like siao.. definately a clone of a great casing!!

faster guys!! only left 30 mins!

Huh 40 plus nia... really good deal sia.