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singh_dd93 Original post #1
Dec 3, 2017 at 3:39 AM
Hi,
I just upgraded my system from i7 4790 to i7 8700k. Now I also want to upgrade my cabinet. I currently have Antec GX900.

I am looking to buy a large one with lots of USB on front
Budget : 20k
ULTRON 17
Dec 4, 2017 at 7:34 PM
Have you sell the i7 4790 or not and which mobo are you using with this i7.
SaiyanGoku
Dec 4, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Your budget for cabinet only is 20k?
Nerevarine
Dec 4, 2017 at 8:44 PM
USB 3.1 Gen 2 can be in both forms, Type C and Type A.
Specify what exactly you need and we can look into that. Also, since you will be using front panel headers for this, specify which motherboard you are going to use, just so we can be sure it has the correct headers.
W
Dec 4, 2017 at 9:49 PM
Your budget for cabinet only is 20k?
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quicky008
Dec 5, 2017 at 6:34 AM
i don't think there is any mainstream cabinet that offers a "large number" of front panel usb ports-at the most you can expect it to have 3-4 ports.

However after a bit of searching i found this:

ANTEC FULL TOWER CABINET (ATX) - NINETEEN HUNDRED TRANSPARENT SIDE PANEL (GREEN)

This is the antec 1900 which appears to have around 6 usb ports(which is a bit unusual)-if you don't mind its humongous size and lackluster appearance then you may consider checking it out.
bssunilreddy
Dec 5, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Hi,
I just upgraded my system from i7 4790 to i7 8700k. Now I also want to upgrade my cabinet. I currently have Antec GX900.

I am looking to buy a large one with lots of USB on front
Budget : 20k
Thermaltake Tower 900 Snow Edition Tempered Glass Fully Modular E-ATX Vertical Super Tower Chassis CA-1H1-00F6WN-00 - Newegg.com
S
Dec 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM
I have Z370 AORUS Gaming 5. It has a 3.0 header + 3.1 header. I am looking for Type A pref.
Yes the budget for cabinet only is 20k. I dont upgrade my cabinet as quick as internals. I am still using a Corsair 400R & Antec GX900 I bought in 2010 & 2012 resp.
Nerevarine
Dec 7, 2017 at 5:40 PM
USB 3.1 FRONT PANEL | Motherboard Accessory | ASUS Global


Would suggest using your existing cabinet and using this, instead
S
Dec 7, 2017 at 5:40 PM
Have you sell the i7 4790 or not and which mobo are you using with this i7.
I have GA H97 D3H (ATX). It went bad that's the reason I had to upgrade. Its still in warranty will be giving it for RMA this saturday.



Also I need to buy the cabinet this Saturday in Banglore as I cant delay my system anymore.
S
Dec 7, 2017 at 5:42 PM
USB 3.1 FRONT PANEL | Motherboard Accessory | ASUS Global


Would suggest using your existing cabinet and using this, instead

Have to buy a new cabinet. Unable to fit my things into GX900 anymore.
If I dont find the cabinet with USB 3.1 then thats the only way to have 3.1
W
Dec 7, 2017 at 6:08 PM
First decide your priority order of features,i.e.you want more hdd bays,more fans,more space etc.
Best Cases

from above it looks good for future expansion especially in terms of hdd bays available:
*www.amazon.in/NZXT-Phantom-Mid-Tower-Chassis-White/dp/B006I2H04I?tag=googinhydr18418-21
S
Dec 7, 2017 at 7:46 PM
I dont use many HDDs. I have 3 SSDs + 2HDDs setup in every system I own.
I would like a large case as maybe I will be upgrading to E-ATX X299 system some time mid next year.
I need good build quality + atleast 4 Front USB, I'll add USB3.1 as accessory as cases dont seem to have it.

BTW Anybody knows who deals in NZXT Cases in Banglore
W
Dec 15, 2017 at 7:35 PM
From above tomshardware best pc cases link
Thermaltake View 71 TG EATX Case Review
Buy Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass RGB Edition Full Tower Chassis (CA-1I7-00F1WN-01) online in india
bssunilreddy
Dec 15, 2017 at 7:49 PM
From above tomshardware best pc cases link
Thermaltake View 71 TG EATX Case Review
Buy Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass RGB Edition Full Tower Chassis (CA-1I7-00F1WN-01) online in india
*www.amazon.in/Thermaltake-Tempered-Vertical-Pre-installed-CA-1I7-00F1WN-01/dp/B074ZL25BP?th=1
W
Dec 15, 2017 at 7:54 PM
*www.amazon.in/Thermaltake-Tempered-Vertical-Pre-installed-CA-1I7-00F1WN-01/dp/B074ZL25BP?th=1
It was there on itdepot a week ago but seems like stock is over(& amazon price was higher I think at that time).
V
Dec 15, 2017 at 8:37 PM
Not too many cabonets with Gen2 ports. InWin 303C was the one i had found in my search. Itbwas on NewEgg India website

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S
Dec 16, 2017 at 1:38 AM
Bought Corsair 780t, Will be buying usb 3.1 5.25' bay when they are available
Nerevarine
Dec 16, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Good choice