What case do I need for my DIY mid range gaming PC?

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cateyes

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#304388 29-Apr-2023 23:24

I want to build a mid range gaming PC and am now thinking of CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, Video Card PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB Fighter, Motherboard Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC. I also want an internal DVD drive.

I'm looking at 3 cases:

Cooler Master MasterBox MB600L V2 Black With ODD SUPPORT ATX MidTower Gaming Case (https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CHACLM10601/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-MB600L-V2-Black-With-ODD-S)
Cooler Master Elite 500 MidTower PC Case with ODD CPU Support (https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CHACLM10508/Cooler-Master-Elite-500-MidTower-PC-Case-with-ODD)
be quiet Pure Base TG 600 Orange Mid Tower Case Tempered Glass (https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CHABQT6004/be-quiet-Pure-Base-TG-600-Orange-Mid-Tower-Case-Te)

Will any of the 3 cases actually work fine for me?

Also will a 450W PSU do the job just great or need a 500W one?

Any suggestions? TIA

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#3069438 30-Apr-2023 07:24

the minimum power supply recommendation is 650w. i would go 750w personally

https://www.powercolor.com/product?id=1612512944#spe

Qazzy03

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#3069486 30-Apr-2023 11:41

Agree about the PSU at least meeting recommend 650 watts, don't splash out on high end GPU's and skimp on power delivery because that power delivery can make a difference in GPU's life/preformance.

Gamers Nexus has a review on the non-tempered glass verison of the Be Quite case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWuDkKjz6D0

Would suggest looking for reviews on the other two cases, because i know jack.

Important factor you may not have thought of, do you know if you want to go with a certain CPU cooler or stock?

Because that will be a factor looking at cases, remember to check case CPU Cooler Height Clearance.

cateyes

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#3069773 30-Apr-2023 22:53

Jase2985:

the minimum power supply recommendation is 650w. i would go 750w personally

https://www.powercolor.com/product?id=1612512944#spe

Thank you very much for pointing out this.

cateyes

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Master Geek

#3069774 30-Apr-2023 23:00

Qazzy03:

Agree about the PSU at least meeting recommend 650 watts, don't splash out on high end GPU's and skimp on power delivery because that power delivery can make a difference in GPU's life/preformance.

Gamers Nexus has a review on the non-tempered glass verison of the Be Quite case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWuDkKjz6D0

Would suggest looking for reviews on the other two cases, because i know jack.

Important factor you may not have thought of, do you know if you want to go with a certain CPU cooler or stock?

Because that will be a factor looking at cases, remember to check case CPU Cooler Height Clearance.

Thanks very much for the YouTube review link.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU has included AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler. I'm planning to just use it.

andrew75

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#3070188 1-May-2023 22:00

The included Ryzen cooler is ok. Kind of noisy and annoying though when it ramps up and down, which it will do. A lot. If you can afford a 3rd party cooler I'd seriously consider it. Doesn't need to be an expensive one.

I've purchased a high air flow case (where the front panel is all mesh). Results in a lot lower temps than cases with only small openings at the front. I'd recommend looking at those. Mine is a Phanteks but there are many others in that style.

cateyes

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#3072648 5-May-2023 12:12

andrew75:

The included Ryzen cooler is ok. Kind of noisy and annoying though when it ramps up and down, which it will do. A lot. If you can afford a 3rd party cooler I'd seriously consider it. Doesn't need to be an expensive one.

I've purchased a high air flow case (where the front panel is all mesh). Results in a lot lower temps than cases with only small openings at the front. I'd recommend looking at those. Mine is a Phanteks but there are many others in that style.

Thanks for your comment. I'll see how it goes. If it's bad, I'll then install a 3rd party cooler.

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#3072696 5-May-2023 14:11

I'm in the same boat of needing a DVD drive.

Still planning my build but have been leaning towards the fractal pop air.
the drive bay is at the bottom in the PSU cover/basement keeping the rest of the front as full mesh.

As far as I know only Computer Lounge stock them.
Gamers Nexus review

Others have mentioned checking the cooler height clearance. This needs to be checked against GPU dimensions as well. eg I'm pretty sure the fractal pop air would not fit a RTX40**.

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cateyes

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Master Geek

#3073587 7-May-2023 22:58

NightStalker:

I'm in the same boat of needing a DVD drive.

Still planning my build but have been leaning towards the fractal pop air.
the drive bay is at the bottom in the PSU cover/basement keeping the rest of the front as full mesh.

As far as I know only Computer Lounge stock them.
Gamers Nexus review

Others have mentioned checking the cooler height clearance. This needs to be checked against GPU dimensions as well. eg I'm pretty sure the fractal pop air would not fit a RTX40**.

Thanks, this looks a good one 😃

cateyes

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Master Geek

#3073588 7-May-2023 23:05

Found this post, it might be helpful.

Best PC Case with 5.25” Bays for Optical Drive (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) in 2023

cateyes

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#3078189 20-May-2023 23:09

Another post for information, it may be outdated. Best PC Airflow Cases for 2020 So Far: $60 Budget to $200 High-End

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#3078210 21-May-2023 08:53

I have a Fractal Design Define 7 case, it's pretty good and reasonably quiet. The next case I buy will be a Be Quiet case, if I can get one of their better cases to NZ or someone sells it here. They look really good.

Otherwise which case depends on your priorities. The mesh cases are meant to be best for cooling, and surprisingly good for noise, as because airflow is good they don't need to force as much air through small gaps making noise.

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#3078214 21-May-2023 09:10

unless you use a CD/DVD drive every day, just get a USB CD/DVD drive and pull it out when you need it.

cateyes

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Master Geek

#3078322 21-May-2023 15:28

timmmay:

I have a Fractal Design Define 7 case, it's pretty good and reasonably quiet. The next case I buy will be a Be Quiet case, if I can get one of their better cases to NZ or someone sells it here. They look really good.

Otherwise which case depends on your priorities. The mesh cases are meant to be best for cooling, and surprisingly good for noise, as because airflow is good they don't need to force as much air through small gaps making noise.

Thanks for your thoughts. Yeah I'm looking at airflow cases.

cateyes

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Master Geek

#3078323 21-May-2023 15:30

Jase2985:

unless you use a CD/DVD drive every day, just get a USB CD/DVD drive and pull it out when you need it.

Hmm I see your point. I'm changing my mind🙂

cateyes

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#3078324 21-May-2023 15:33

Here is another post Best PC Cases of 2021 So Far: $60 to $200 Airflow, Silence, & Budget Cases

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