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Need a Tower that will fit MSI 970 GEs

by Feb 17, 2015 3:49PM PST

So a few weeks ago I oosted a possible build I was working on....thats been scratched. Go big or go home right lol.

Im seeking a tower that has room for the MSI 970 gold editions I purchased, as well as the phantek heat sink/fan combo
Need room to breath.

Anyway the parts I have purchased are.

800w gold PS (gold certified)
Core i7 (4790k 4ghz)
32 gigs of 1860 Ram
Maximus VII Formula
2 MSI 970 Gold Editions i will run i SLI.

Anyone have any Ideas? Im looking for something simple and black with good cooling....but Im at a loss where to look

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"at a loss"
by Feb 18, 2015 2:12AM PST
"but Im at a loss where to look"

A few years ago I'd have pointed you to large inexpensive cases at geeks.com, but they've gone local only now. The last place I know of with inexpensive cases of all sizes is tigerdirect. Of course there's Amazon and EBay too. You can get some really nice cases that are used for great prices.
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cheap and perhaps roomy enough
by James Denison Feb 18, 2015 2:26AM PST
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Case
by Feb 18, 2015 2:03AM PST

Tough area....you get into color/size/features/bling....etc.
Maybe.
http://www.newegg.com/Computer-Cases/SubCategory/ID-7

Use the filter tool to narrow it down and see if something fits your needs.
I suspect your looking for a mid tower or a full tower.

That cpu cooler looks huge.....might be trouble.

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New Egg
by Grunt11B Feb 18, 2015 3:57AM PST

I have issues with New Egg (atleast their ebay section) but thats a can of worms for another day.

I found towers I like but upon reading reviews Ive seen people mention they are extremely cramped inside. I was looking at the phantec primo...but that thing looks pretty damned pricey or the HAF X.

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How about the #1 case on Amazon?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 18, 2015 4:02AM PST

Since you are building a dual GPU system, you may want to stick with a full size case. #1 is #1 for a reason.
Bob

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