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Help in Case budget 6.5k max !!

14 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/help-in-case-budget-6-5k-max.173603/

Harshverma
Harshverma Original post #1
May 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM
My Config :
Fx8350
Asus M5A97 R2.0
Gskill RipjawsX 4x2gb
corsair GS700 (beacause of 3 LEDs options)
Sapphire HD 7870 2GB XT Boost
WD Black 1Tb

help me out in good looking mid tower case , budget 6.5k (max stretch 7k)
as i will overclock my rig so a better cooling arrangement is required
(no water cooling but some 120mm and 140mm of LED fans)
(will mod it too but after warranty)

recommended by others : HAF 922 , nzxt Guardian , nzxt phantom 410 , nzxt Lexa S , CM Storm Scout 2 , CM Storm Enforcer , Corsair 500R

all i prefer is looks and a bit of cooling

Urgent help !! Thanx in advance
saikiasunny
May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM
My vote goes to the 500r. Has all the features and looks good.
Other option might be the phantom 410.
Harshverma
May 9, 2013 at 11:19 AM
and what about scout 2
Harshverma
May 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM
and which is better : phantom 410 or 500R
i dont want an industrial look , any other alternative
anirbandd
May 9, 2013 at 6:13 PM
500R ftw!!

and then Phantom.
harshilsharma63
May 9, 2013 at 6:34 PM
and which is better : phantom 410 or 500R
i dont want an industrial look , any other alternative
Maybe a couple or bright led fans may help improve the look of 500R for you?
The Incinerator
May 9, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Do take look at the newly launched Cooler Master N500 priced within Rs 5K and very promising.
saikiasunny
May 9, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Then you can look out for the old phantom. Might be a little over your budget but a great cabby!
stormbreaker
May 9, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Take a look at the NZXT Guardian 921 cabinet.Its looks good and costs about 4.5k.
*theitwares.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_65&product_id=610
*www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3091&category_id=112&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
Harshverma
May 9, 2013 at 9:25 PM
already rejected , due to poor cooling ,Very basic interior layout.
stormbreaker
May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM
What about the cooler master storm scout 2?Cooling options seem to be good on this one...
saikiasunny
May 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM
but its full tower , i want mid tower only

Don't worry. Its not a full tower! Its just a little bigger mid tower.
Or you can try the 690 2 advance.