Computer chassis and some extras

axon1988

axon1988

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I want to buy a new chassis to house my first ever quad core. I don't have a large budget and I want to buy some fans to increase airflow within the case. So here's what I came across, if you can give me a better option or just your opinion please do so:

BUDGET = R500 (more or less)

Chassis = Cooler Master Elite 371 @ R391.00
Airflow = Cooler Master Sickleflow 120MM @ R56.00 (2)
Extra = Vantec Vibration Dampener kit for PSU @ R12.00

Total = R514.00

This includes delivery of items.
 
I would honestly suggest you may be squeeze in about R200 to R300 more if possible , it will so be worth it remember , making it fit your budget now , limits you later . Not just in design but functionality and for future upgrade's
Your getting a quad don't skimp on the case , like it or not it is important .
The fact that your looking at Coolermaster I assume you have seen the HAF series and some other's I would say for R800 bucks you will get a awesome case with cool stuff like USB3 and airflow to boot as well.
 
For the price that's a good buy. Coolermaster has some descent cases. Those sickleflo fans aren't bad at all, also see Xtraflo in their range.

Check out aftermarket CPU coolers as well (coolermaster hyper212+) >> can't go wrong!! GL with your build!!
 
Thanks for the reply guys. Well there's another reason for taking this case, I want something that's not too big so I can take it to lans and other activities. Seeing as we're a small gaming community who still enjoy the old 5 people lans. Otherwise this case interests me because I want maximum airflow. The quad core came with a Zalman CNPS9500A-LED cooler so I'm okay in that department.
 
I got myself the Elite 371 earlier this year and also bought 2 extra CM Fans to go with it. One for the front and one for the top.

I was using an old no name brand chassis and my temps came down by some 5 - 10 degrees after I switched to the 371.

It also actually doesn't pick up a lot of dust. I'm only sucking in air from the front and then exhaust 2 out the back, and I have a cat running around everywhere, but I only scrape off some dust and cat hair from the front mesh every now and then...

I'd definitely recommend it...
 
I've got a CM 335 (or 334 can't remember) which is a bit cheaper fyi. It does the job pretty well with an i5 and 6870 in there, but might be a bit tight for some people's liking.
 
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