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Question

What computer case can I get?

Dec 26, 2013 6:32AM PST

So yesterday I got a brand new PSU (XFX PRO550w) and an MSI R9 270X and everything works great...except now I can't close my case because they take up too much place. So, I have to get and I want a new case. My computer (except for the switched out psu and added gpu obviously) is this one:

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAG...

I've taken a look at a few cases on NewEgg already

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

but I don't know much about what I should get or what is compatible except that my motherboard is uATX but I obviously don't want an mATX case. Also would it be difficult to do it myself considering changing a psu was pretty easy? THANKS Grin

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In the future, Preview and test your posts.
Dec 26, 2013 6:40AM PST

The links look dead or not doing what you may have wanted.

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Trouble?
Dec 26, 2013 9:25AM PST

Why go look for trouble.......leave the side panel off.
The innards will run cooler......that's good.

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But wait
Dec 26, 2013 10:10AM PST

I eventually want to upgrade it more, new motherboard, processor, add another r9, etc...over the course of a year or 2.

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Ok
Dec 26, 2013 11:09PM PST

Shop for a mid tower or full tower case.
Pick one that has the features you want.

I can't recco one for you.....for me a case is a sheet metal rack that holds the parts.
I don't spend much in that area.

Some folks want bling so they drop serious bucks for a case.
Your call.