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So I'm reevaluating my big new computer purchase I'm hoping to pull off after the holidays, and I'm trying to be really honest with myself about what I need in a machine instead of just getting what I want, lol. So far it's been going okay, this is what I've come up with:
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III SSD
Newegg.com - OCZ ZT Series 750W Fully-Modular Power Supply
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 (CW-9060007-WW) Water Cooler
Now I'm stuck on a case...I can't really justify getting a behemoth case that costs over 300 bucks (no matter how cool it is damnit!), and I've been wanting a smaller case anyway. I'm torn on these three right now:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
The 200R is especially interesting, because it still looks to have room for everything I need while being tastefully compact. USB 3.0 in front, has enough space to house 4 SSDs and 4 HDDs (may never need that many SSDs, but good to know I have options), dust filters, black interior...lot of good features for 50 bucks for sure. And a 5 year warranty?!
The CM 690II has the X-Dock of course, which isn't a necessity I suppose but still awesome. And I really like the front panel being on top. I also have a weakness for mesh, especially in the front. Downside is it's USB 2.0 in the front, but I also don't have 3.0 devices...yet.
Storm Scout 2 has USB 3.0 in the front plus extra current smartphone/tablet charging? Not sure if that's just a thing with USB 3.0 or not. And...well, it just looks cool. Front panel on top, mesh everywhere, removable top mesh panel to clean fans...I feel like it kills the CM 690 II in looks for sure. Also 3 pounds lighter, and I was looking for a light case.
Thoughts?
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III SSD
Newegg.com - OCZ ZT Series 750W Fully-Modular Power Supply
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 (CW-9060007-WW) Water Cooler
Now I'm stuck on a case...I can't really justify getting a behemoth case that costs over 300 bucks (no matter how cool it is damnit!), and I've been wanting a smaller case anyway. I'm torn on these three right now:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
The 200R is especially interesting, because it still looks to have room for everything I need while being tastefully compact. USB 3.0 in front, has enough space to house 4 SSDs and 4 HDDs (may never need that many SSDs, but good to know I have options), dust filters, black interior...lot of good features for 50 bucks for sure. And a 5 year warranty?!
The CM 690II has the X-Dock of course, which isn't a necessity I suppose but still awesome. And I really like the front panel being on top. I also have a weakness for mesh, especially in the front. Downside is it's USB 2.0 in the front, but I also don't have 3.0 devices...yet.
Storm Scout 2 has USB 3.0 in the front plus extra current smartphone/tablet charging? Not sure if that's just a thing with USB 3.0 or not. And...well, it just looks cool. Front panel on top, mesh everywhere, removable top mesh panel to clean fans...I feel like it kills the CM 690 II in looks for sure. Also 3 pounds lighter, and I was looking for a light case.
Thoughts?
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