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Heyya, I need some help again with finding a new case for my PC. I have a max of 50GBP and would like to have something like [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] Also for it to have a side window so i can see in. All my computer components fit into this case which i currently still have. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] As you can tell i would like a new case, preferbly like the one that's above, a simple straight design as i am not too keen on the ones where they have random parts sticking out or wiggly parts. Straight and simple please.

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As well, is the case of a PC important as well, for air flow and such?


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id go with the 200r case its a solid case that i have
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Here are some cases for your price range

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Also make sure all your components will fit in your new case before you buy it.
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Yes, the case will affect airflow. If you can go a little over budget, get this;
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In reply to your PM- Don't get the LiqTech 120 over the LiqTech 240. The 240 will out-perform the 120 significantly. They might perform similarly at idle, but under load, the 240 will provide much better temperatures. If you're going to get a 120/140mm AIO, you'd be better off with an air cooler.
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Sanctyy wrote Yes, the case will affect airflow. If you can go a little over budget, get this;
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In reply to your PM- Don't get the LiqTech 120 over the LiqTech 240. The 240 will out-perform the 120 significantly. They might perform similarly at idle, but under load, the 240 will provide much better temperatures. If you're goig to get a 120/140mm AIO, you'd be better off with an air cooler.

Ah right, i saw somethings where i think 2 people had down at idle, load, OC Idle and OC load and they weren't that far apart. I actually really like the one that you have given me, i will spend that extra 10 and get that one. Also, i mainly want a water CPU cooler as for some strange reason, my CPU goes up 60Celsuis when i play a game, it's pretty much every game at any settings... So i thought that a 120 would take up less room and would provide the same performance. On the website Scan, they sell refurbished CPU coolers for half the price, would you think it's a good or bad idea to get one of them?


Kaneki wrote Here are some cases for your price range....


Didn't really like any of them cases, i prefer to just have a nice and simple design where there is nothing coming out or where they make it wavy to make it appear more modern or what not. Thanks for the help again.
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Sanctyy wrote Yes, the case will affect airflow. If you can go a little over budget, get this;
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In reply to your PM- Don't get the LiqTech 120 over the LiqTech 240. The 240 will out-perform the 120 significantly. They might perform similarly at idle, but under load, the 240 will provide much better temperatures. If you're goig to get a 120/140mm AIO, you'd be better off with an air cooler.

Ah right, i saw somethings where i think 2 people had down at idle, load, OC Idle and OC load and they weren't that far apart. I actually really like the one that you have given me, i will spend that extra 10 and get that one. Also, i mainly want a water CPU cooler as for some strange reason, my CPU goes up 60Celsuis when i play a game, it's pretty much every game at any settings... So i thought that a 120 would take up less room and would provide the same performance. On the website Scan, they sell refurbished CPU coolers for half the price, would you think it's a good or bad idea to get one of them?


Kaneki wrote Here are some cases for your price range....


Didn't really like any of them cases, i prefer to just have a nice and simple design where there is nothing coming out or where they make it wavy to make it appear more modern or what not. Thanks for the help again.


Dont buy something refirb for a pc only cause of warranty issues. Just suck it up and pay a lil extra to be in the safe.
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Refurb AIO's are almost always fine. They're usually just units that have been returned due to customers changing their minds or buying the wrong item. Even if the AIO was faulty and actually had to be refurbished, there's less chance of a fixed unit to fail, so you'll still most likely be fine. The larger the rad, the better the performance, which is why for a custom loop, you get the largest rad you're case will fit. For an AIO, anything smaller than 240mm just isn't worth it usually. Also, the LiqTech and LiqMax are different coolers, get the LiqTech 240. The S340 can mount a 280mm rad so if you have the money, you can look at something like the Kraken X61. For the price of a 120/140mm AIO, you can get a better performing air cooler, such as the Noctua NH-D15.
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Sanctyy wrote Refurb AIO's are almost always fine. They're usually just units that have been returned due to customers changing their minds or buying the wrong item. Even if the AIO was faulty and actually had to be refurbished, there's less chance of a fixed unit to fail, so you'll still most likely be fine. The larger the rad, the better the performance, which is why for a custom loop, you get the largest rad you're case will fit. For an AIO, anything smaller than 240mm just isn't worth it usually. Also, the LiqTech and LiqMax are different coolers, get the LiqTech 240. The S340 can mount a 280mm rad so if you have the money, you can look at something like the Kraken X61. For the price of a 120/140mm AIO, you can get a better performing air cooler, such as the Noctua NH-D15.


Alright, thank ypu. I was just curious with the refurbished things one there, thinking that they were faulty and was fixed.. i honestly don't want to have something that leaks in my PC at all. But thanks for the help.
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Sanctyy wrote Refurb AIO's are almost always fine. They're usually just units that have been returned due to customers changing their minds or buying the wrong item. Even if the AIO was faulty and actually had to be refurbished, there's less chance of a fixed unit to fail, so you'll still most likely be fine. The larger the rad, the better the performance, which is why for a custom loop, you get the largest rad you're case will fit. For an AIO, anything smaller than 240mm just isn't worth it usually. Also, the LiqTech and LiqMax are different coolers, get the LiqTech 240. The S340 can mount a 280mm rad so if you have the money, you can look at something like the Kraken X61. For the price of a 120/140mm AIO, you can get a better performing air cooler, such as the Noctua NH-D15.


I looked at that case, The NZXT "340 and it seems to only have one 120-140mm fan placement hold at the top, not going to be able to hold the 240mm radiator cooler than i am getting. Any more help, if you looks for another case, can you try to have it very similar to the NZXT S340, i really like that case.

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On a YouTube video, it shows that there is enough space at the front for the 240mm [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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The NZXT S340 will hold a 240mm or 280mm rad, but only front mounted. The NZXT H440 is a little more expensive, but it's similar to the S340, just a little larger with more radiator support.
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