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sinhead Original post #1
Jul 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM
Hi Guys,
I need a new cabinet. Budget - 4k.

My config - FX-8350, Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0, Corsair Vengeance 8GB X 1,Seasonic S12II 520, SSD to be added later.

Applications used - Maya, Vray rendering, Zbrush.

Desired Features - Good Cable management+airflow, Front usb3.
Is there any other feature good to have - fan controllers?? dust filters?

I'd go for NZXT gamma if it is available in Delhi. Locally available will be better. I am scared, ordering online will get me a damaged/dented cabinet.

Waiting for your suggestions.
topgear
topgear #2
Jul 21, 2013 at 6:46 AM
look for Antec GX 700 or if you can spend 1k more just get Corsair Carbide 400R without any second thought.
snap
snap #3
Jul 21, 2013 at 5:36 PM
+1 to corsair 400r
harshilsharma63
Jul 21, 2013 at 5:48 PM
If you can extend the budget for 400R, then 400R it is. Else, you can go for CM 690 II Basic available for ~4400.
Piyush
Piyush #5
Jul 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM
How much NZXT Phantom 410 costs?
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sinhead #6
Jul 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Thanks guys. Even I like corsair 400r. Current MRP - Rs6300, as per flipkart. Other online sellers quoting approx the same incl delivery charge. Any shop in Nehru Place (Delhi) stocks this one?
1 doubt - it was released in 2011. So will I be better off purchasing a cabinet recently launched or it doesn't matter.
Piyush
Piyush #8
Jul 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM
BTW I was just checking 400R. The model available here is the old one I think because the variant available in EU and NA is very much different .
Moy
Moy #9
Jul 22, 2013 at 12:17 AM
Hi Guys,
I need a new cabinet. Budget - 4k.

My config - FX-8350, Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0, Corsair Vengeance 8GB X 1,Seasonic S12II 520, SSD to be added later.

Applications used - Maya, Vray rendering, Zbrush.

Desired Features - Good Cable management+airflow, Front usb3.
Is there any other feature good to have - fan controllers?? dust filters?

I'd go for NZXT gamma if it is available in Delhi. Locally available will be better. I am scared, ordering online will get me a damaged/dented cabinet.

Waiting for your suggestions.

Check these cabinets...,

1. mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_62&product_id=1877

2. mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_62&product_id=2033

3. mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_62&product_id=1189
The Sorcerer
Jul 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM
Corsair 400R. Or else you can check out the Coolermaster N series but I haven't received those cases for review yet so can't say.

However it should be noted that 400R's price increased significantly. I think its somewhere near/around 5k now.
harshilsharma63
Jul 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Corsair 400R. Or else you can check out the Coolermaster N series but I haven't received those cases for review yet so can't say.

However it should be noted that 400R's price increased significantly. I think its somewhere near/around 5k now.

4800 war the earlier price. Now it is increased to 5700.
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sinhead #12
Jul 27, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Finally got myself Corsair 400R from Computer Empire, Delhi for Rs5400.
:D the cabinet is beautiful. No wonder everyone gave a unanimous suggestion to go for it. Everything seems to be of good quality. Lives up to the expectation I had after reading all the reviews. This is the best and the most expensive cabinet I have ever owned :D. I'm happy with the decision. Thanks everyone.
I also considered the other options suggested by Moy, Antex GX700, Cooler Master N 300, but this one seemed just right. Phanton 410 was too much of a budget stretch.

Packing - Surprisingly there were no scratches and dings. The PSU mount wasn't bent/dented. Though it came in an open unsealed box. The thermocol at the bottom was broken in 2 places.
snap
snap #13
Jul 28, 2013 at 3:05 AM
congrats:thumbs: do post a review and pics
topgear
topgear #14
Jul 28, 2013 at 6:23 AM
yep, congrats from my side too for this nice and cool purchase ;-)
harshilsharma63
Jul 28, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Congrats op. This cabinet will last for many new builds :) and do take case of cable management and some led stripes

Congrats op. This cabinet will last for many new builds :) and do take case of cable management and some led stripes