What computer case to buy?

Hey there -



I'm working on my first build - listing out the specs below. I'm on a budget, and looking for the most practical, cheap option. Ideally I'd like to spend under $50 for the case, and would consider looking at used options since I'm using a new, independent power supply.



Can these components all fit comfortably enough in a mid-tower?

Do I have to have a full tower?

Could anyone explain why -- what the size limiting factors would be here?

Any other feedback on these components is welcome.



THANKS in advance!

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CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Deneb 3.6GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103923



Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128519



GPU: SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948



HD: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075



RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277



Power Supply: Diablotek UL Series PSUL675 675W ATX 12V v2.31 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817822016



Sony CD/DVD driveWhat computer case to buy?
What you want to look for with a case and making sure the pieces fit is usually the "ATX" tag, found commonly in power supply and motherboard names.



Next, you want to make sure the motherboard you get will have all the necessary slots you need for your hardware.



Also, you want to make sure your powersupply is strong enough to hold enough wats for everything you want to build into your PC.



Anyways, check out this listing for anything that snags your eye.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis鈥?/a>



Just make sure it has the ATX tag.



Good luck and have fun with your new rig. :)
You will need a case that will accommodate an ATX sized motherboard.

Personally, I do like the Cooler Master cases: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis鈥?/a>What computer case to buy?
Go to tigerdirect.ca and search m59, thats the best case for 50 bucks. It is a gaming case and also features a side window, also, thats a extreme cheapout on your hard drive. I sugggest you get the Gigabyte HD 6870, thats what Im using. It has lots of fan and is pre-overclocked for higher performance. And if you aren't satisfied with the m59 I suggested you, just look for any case with at lest 4 or 5 3.5/2.5 bays, and at least 2 5.25in bays.
A good one...What computer case to buy?
Everything is ok.But try to Asus Motherboard.
since it seems that your on a budget, here;s a good affordable casing that could accomodate all of your parts:



Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $45 ($35 after rebate)



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>