Steve Mavronis Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hello I'm new here as a future customer! I like the Corsair case selections best of all so I'm pretty confident I will be doing a first time high-end gaming PC using one of these cases built around the 4770K CPU and GTX 780 Ti GPU (and Corsair PSU, RAM, Cooling) by Spring 2014 to replace my almost 7 year old PC. I'm into DIY and I've been a computer tech back since 1985 but I don't know what took me so long to think about doing this. So I'm torn between a few mid-tower cases here so my questions/comments follow to help me decide what to choose: 230T - I really love the stylish design and window, especially Rebel Orange because it will make for a nice stand-out rig if done right inside and out. I'd plan on adding screw in feet to raise the case off the floor higher. My mod related questions are does/will Corsair do a grommet kit for the 230T and will an alternate HDD/SSD cage like for the 300R fit inside the case as a possible replacement? Everything with the stock case is functional. I just want to dress things up a bit more visually. 300R - I love the industrial tough look of this case and the 350D grommet kit will fit the cable management holes so I'm good there. But I'm not a fan of windows that are ventilated for side fan installs. It's easy enough to replace the window by cutting out a solid piece of acrylic but I want to know how the stock window is attached to the door? There are really no good photos of this so I'm curious and I like to plan well in advance of purchasing. Is the stock window screwed down or clamped at the edges somehow? Thanks in advance for any thoughts or comments. Hopefully I've thought of everything to ask about these 2 cases for now but something else could come up in discussion. Case selection is very important because it determines the motherboard form factor and other things that need to fit. Plus I'll have to live with my choice for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joshua Tree Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I know the 650D is a fraction bigger than the 300R but the 650D would be my choice, it has plenty of room for components, good cable management and it looks superb and is built like a tank. You can really feel the quality of this case with the weight of the side panels, its a great case. Its great for either air or liquid cooling, i use air cooling myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mavronis Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I know the 650D is a fraction bigger than the 300R but the 650D would be my choice, it has plenty of room for components, good cable management and it looks superb and is built like a tank. Its great for either air or liquid cooling, i use air cooling myself. At 21.5" tall that's over 4" taller than my current 'major brand name' computer. The 650D is a nice full featured case for sure. I'll consider it. Other Corsair cases I like here are the 350D and C70 too. I love the clean look of water cooling. The Corsair stuff looks great. How reliable are they as far as accidental leaking, etc? That's my worst fear. I would die if that ever happened. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Leaks are extraordinarily rare. You may find a few complaints here if you really dig but, that is with literally several hundred thousand coolers sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabsonuro Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 i wouldn't reccomend any of those cases for the build you want to put together. you are going to have trouble with cable management with those cases, and have bulges out of the side panel imo get the c70 or the 750d or the 650d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mavronis Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'd post an image of my tentative build specs and pricing so far but they mention some other brand parts and don't want to violate any forum rules. I don't think cable management would give me much trouble behind the motherboard backplate based on case review vids I've seen. I'll probably get the HX850 or RM850 to eliminate the use of unneeded power cables as much as possible. Making a few guitar effects pedals from scratch has taught me how to work in tight spaces, LOL. ;) That C70 is nice and roomy though. I like it in gunmetal black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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