Can't take this SHIT ANYMORE!

[szskateman22]

.... Yeah, I spent my moneyz on the GPU and CPU, then the case was last, and I was almost hitting the 2k mark, so I decided to go really low end and pay 50 bucks for a case, it has a windows, so no room for other fans, I have a H60 so, 1 fan slot is taken, and the other one is in the front.
I just don't know how to get the case open so I can connect it to the PSU.

Uhhh, the guys at the store recommended an Antec, and I didn't go for it, now I regret my choice. Do you know about the Antec GX700? it seems cheap and nice.
I can probably get a Storm Trooper/Stryker, is't good? how's the cable management (I have a non-modular PSU) is there room for alot of fans like the nine hundred two V3?

$50 for a case is never necessarily a bad thing... But you need to know what to look for when you buy. I'm guessing someone else built this for you since you don't know how to get the case open?

Anyways, it looks to be two thumb screws towards the back of your case. You remove those screws (make sure your computer is off and unplugged, and you have no electrostatic charge! [touch a steel part of the case while it's still plugged in and take off your socks/anything else that can build up charge]).

I personally have run two different cases when I built my computers. An Antec 900 which... at this point I'm starting to regret for some of the reasons Noodle mentioned, as well as the case gets pretty cluttered for all of my components.

I have also run the NZXT Tempest EVO, which did a good job cooling and was easy to manage... But the power button just broke recently (stuck in and won't come out ) which pisses me off.

Anyways, cases are all a choice of preference.

The primary things you want to look for in a case are as follows:

1. Number of Fans (Built in already and additional)
2. Size of the Chassis (The Trooper/Stryker are full towers... That means they're bigger)
3. Cable Management
4. Space inside the case
5. Reviews (Read what others have to say! It can occasionally help!)

So let's go through them piece-wise.

The GX700 comes with 3 fans (two top mounted and 1 rear mounted) - you have the option of adding 3 more fans to that - It has dimensions of 19.7" High, 7.9" Wide, and 17.7" Long... It weighs 13.8Lbs without anything in it.

The CM Storm Trooper comes with 4 fans (2 front mounted, 1 Rear, and 1 Top) - You have the option of adding an additional 4 fans to it [or a place for the H60] - The dimensions are 23.8" High, 9.8" Wide, and 22.8" long... This weighs 31.7 Pounds without anything in it [might not suggest putting this on the table!]

The CM Storm Stryker Comes with 4 fans installed (2 front, 1 top - can be swapped for 2 smaller fans, and 1 rear) - You can add an additional 2 fans to it - It's dimensions are 23.8" High, 9.8" Wide, and 22.8" Long... Weighs 30.2 Pounds.

If sound is a problem... Go with Noodle's choice of the Fractal R4. My brother runs that case (Define series) and when you walk into his room it's -dead- silent.

 

[Edward_RiD]

I can probably get a Storm Trooper/Stryker, is't good? how's the cable management (I have a non-modular PSU) is there room for alot of fans like the nine hundred two V3?

I have the Stryker case and it is pretty awesome, reminds me a lot of the haf x (front 5.25" bay mesh covers, bulky look and feel etc) cooling wise its really good as it is but as with any case I always replace the fans with better performing/low noise fans.

If sound is a problem... Go with Noodle's choice of the Fractal R4. My brother runs that case (Define series) and when you walk into his room it's -dead- silent.

Any case can be silent if you know how to make it so.

 

[bio killer4]

I had problems with Far Cry too,delete Far Cry then and update drivers and then restart your computer.Then re-download Far Cry 3 and start in lowest quality.Worked for me

 

[risk it nerd]

$50 for a case is never necessarily a bad thing... But you need to know what to look for when you buy. I'm guessing someone else built this for you since you don't know how to get the case open?

Anyways, it looks to be two thumb screws towards the back of your case. You remove those screws (make sure your computer is off and unplugged, and you have no electrostatic charge! [touch a steel part of the case while it's still plugged in and take off your socks/anything else that can build up charge]).

I personally have run two different cases when I built my computers. An Antec 900 which... at this point I'm starting to regret for some of the reasons Noodle mentioned, as well as the case gets pretty cluttered for all of my components.

I have also run the NZXT Tempest EVO, which did a good job cooling and was easy to manage... But the power button just broke recently (stuck in and won't come out ) which pisses me off.

Anyways, cases are all a choice of preference.

The primary things you want to look for in a case are as follows:

1. Number of Fans (Built in already and additional)
2. Size of the Chassis (The Trooper/Stryker are full towers... That means they're bigger)
3. Cable Management
4. Space inside the case
5. Reviews (Read what others have to say! It can occasionally help!)

So let's go through them piece-wise.

The GX700 comes with 3 fans (two top mounted and 1 rear mounted) - you have the option of adding 3 more fans to that - It has dimensions of 19.7" High, 7.9" Wide, and 17.7" Long... It weighs 13.8Lbs without anything in it.

The CM Storm Trooper comes with 4 fans (2 front mounted, 1 Rear, and 1 Top) - You have the option of adding an additional 4 fans to it [or a place for the H60] - The dimensions are 23.8" High, 9.8" Wide, and 22.8" long... This weighs 31.7 Pounds without anything in it [might not suggest putting this on the table!]

The CM Storm Stryker Comes with 4 fans installed (2 front, 1 top - can be swapped for 2 smaller fans, and 1 rear) - You can add an additional 2 fans to it - It's dimensions are 23.8" High, 9.8" Wide, and 22.8" Long... Weighs 30.2 Pounds.

If sound is a problem... Go with Noodle's choice of the Fractal R4. My brother runs that case (Define series) and when you walk into his room it's -dead- silent.

Yeah, I didn't build it, but I know how to open the case, I just don't know how to connect the fan in the front, it's like hidden in an all black area and I dunno where the cables go.
The Stryker seems expensive (250 bucks (yeah, Israel has it so expensive)).. I guess I'll go with abit lower end when I wanna upgrade it.
EDIT: By the way, thanks alot for your help and effort!

 

[Noodles :)]

check the cable mangement side of the case, prolly tucked away somewhere haha.

Defs recommend watching Timetolivecustoms on yt for indepth case reviews. A+ job on them.

 

[risk it nerd]

check the cable mangement side of the case, prolly tucked away somewhere haha.

Defs recommend watching Timetolivecustoms on yt for indepth case reviews. A+ job on them.

There are cables going there
Is there something I have to activate before a fan runs?

 

[Noodles :)]

There are cables going there
Is there something I have to activate before a fan runs?

shouldnt be, in a cheapo case like that id think itd be a molex cable tbh.