Priorities when building a rig

[Blazzok]

Like havoc said, the primary restriction is always budget. You start with a budget of whatever and then build around that. I usually end up going a bit over budget rather than under budget though.

So performance is the second thing I go for. I obviously also want my stuff to look pretty, so that's also a consideration I suppose.

My cable management is up to shit. I've tried to make it better but I fail horribly. I should perhaps, one day, just take everything apart and start over with the cable management attempt. /shrug
Luckily I have a HAF-X, so cooling, airflow and space is not a problem at all.

[Flex]

Like havoc said, the primary restriction is always budget. You start with a budget of whatever and then build around that. I usually end up going a bit over budget rather than under budget though.

So performance is the second thing I go for. I obviously also want my stuff to look pretty, so that's also a consideration I suppose.

My cable management is up to shit. I've tried to make it better but I fail horribly. I should perhaps, one day, just take everything apart and start over with the cable management attempt. /shrug
Luckily I have a HAF-X, so cooling, airflow and space is not a problem at all.

I also had a HAF and they were amazing yeah.
I am just so used to a PSU shroud. It makes everything so much easier and neater!

[czc]

Ok, so here is my PC.





You can see the dust.

[HavocXphere]

Yeah!! Or strip a case down to the bare frame and build around that! I have never worked with metal like that before, so not even sure where to start! O_o

No idea either tbh. Joker had some really cool DIY threads.

The concept that fascinates me is:

-->Entire front of case is intake with large low RPM fans, ideally with filters.
-->Entire back is exit vents
-->All components aligned to obstruct that straight through airflow minimally. i.e. horizontally aligned
-->No pockets/odd shapes inside

Basically a wind tunnel.

As I understand it you can basically dump as much heat as you want in the case then since it gets flushed out immediately.

[HavocXphere]

Like havoc said, the primary restriction is always budget. You start with a budget of whatever and then build around that. I usually end up going a bit over budget rather than under budget though.

Yup. One caveat though - "budget" is a fluid concept.

When I was a student I had 12k to build a PC. That was the budget. (For the record 12k was a wicked machine back then)

No longer a student so now budget is essentially "whatever it takes to hit the bang/buck sweet-spot" rather than a number per se.

[CyberDemon]

For my new project, the case must meet all of these requirements(The components itself can be interchanged as needed):
- EATX
- Build quality(not flimsy stuff)
- Dust filters(not too restrictive). And easy access to dust filters.
- Front and top radiator support (at least 360 and 240)
- Easy cable management
- PSU shroud (preference and support for longer PSUs)
- Configurable drive cage
- Aesthetics (prefer the clean look like the NZXT S340 Eilte)
- Window (Of course )


For this particular build, budget is high

[Flex]

For my new project, the case must meet all of these requirements(The components itself can be interchanged as needed):
- EATX
- Build quality(not flimsy stuff)
- Dust filters(not too restrictive). And easy access to dust filters.
- Front and top radiator support (at least 360 and 240)
- Easy cable management
- PSU shroud (preference and support for longer PSUs)
- Configurable drive cage
- Aesthetics (prefer the clean look like the NZXT S340 Eilte)
- Window (Of course )


For this particular build, budget is high

Phanteks Evolv Entoo Tempered Glass sounds lots like what you are looking for

[CyberDemon]

Phanteks Evolv Entoo Tempered Glass sounds lots like what you are looking for

Ah, thanks

[Flex]

Ah, thanks

What are you planning to cool with all the rads btw?
In the pics in this psot, there is a buildd with Blue watercooling, that is the case I am talking about

[CyberDemon]

What are you planning to cool with all the rads btw?
In the pics in this psot, there is a buildd with Blue watercooling, that is the case I am talking about

Ah, cool. Not too sure about the graphics.But for now below.

Threadripper = https://smile.amazon.com/Thermaltake...hermaltake+360

Gfx = https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-Hybrid...tx+1080+hybrid