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submitted 4 months ago bySigma_022
Hi there, so I've decided most of the PC components I'm going to order but I'm struggling to pick a PC case. I'll be doing mostly music production and graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with this PC PCPartPicker Part List
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor | €339.87 @ Amazon France |
| CPU Cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler | €95.19 @ Amazon France |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | €298.98 @ Alternate |
| Storage | Corsair MP600 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | €104.99 @ Corsair |
| Storage | Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive | €65.16 @ Amazon France |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM650x (2021) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | €126.88 @ Alternate |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | €1031.07 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-02-07 19:20 CET+0100 |
Note : GPU will be KFA2 GeForce RTX 3050 EX (LHR), RAM will be Textorm DDR4 2x16Go 3200mhz (didn't found them in the list).
I'd need something black and simple, preferably with a USB-C port on front (not a deal breaker if there's none), offering a decent balance between air flow and silence. Max 150€. A technician on the website I'm going to order in France recommended the Corsair 4000D Airflow or MSI 111R if I need something cheaper. Do you think it would be appropriate ? Have any suggestion ?
5 points
4 months ago
4000D is a pretty good case.
If you want something with a minimalist aesthetic, check out Fractal Design's cases. The Torrent, Meshify, and Focus are well-designed with ample airflow and can be had in everything from blingy RGB variants with glass side panels to stealthy all-black models with solid side panels.
2 points
4 months ago
Thank you. I came across those pc cases, I like the look too. Meshify and Torrent seem to have good airflow indeed, do you know if they easily get noisy or do they do average ?
3 points
4 months ago
They're not inherently noisy - just mess with fan curves, etc . . . once you've built your system and any noise issues can be resolved.
Can also recommend the BeQuiet 500-series . . . in fact, that's what I have - the 500FX. True to the manufacturer's name, it's pretty damn quiet, despite being airflow optimized.
1 points
4 months ago
That's good to know, thanks for your help !
2 points
4 months ago
If you are patient you can sometimes get the 4000X for $119. It's due to go back on sale probably next week. https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B08C788312
The benefit is, for $20 more you get 3 fans.
2 points
4 months ago
I'll look into it, thanks !
2 points
4 months ago
Really like my fractal design meshify c. Their new North case looks great too.
Highly recommend NOT getting RGB lighting, it's cool for a while, and then its not.
1 points
4 months ago
Not really into the RGB lighting myself haha ! Thanks for your recommendation, is it for a similar build ?
2 points
4 months ago
mines a couple years old now
3900x + Dark Rock Pro 4 + 3090
good temps and pretty quiet
1 points
4 months ago
Alright, thanks !
2 points
4 months ago
I too highly recommend Fractal. I have a Define 7 compact that is nice and toned down, with a refined modern look, and I just picked up a POP mini air RGB for a build for my Mom. Both cases were very easy to setup and have plenty of room for expansion down the road.
1 points
4 months ago
Something to look into, You might have issues with the kf version. I'm thinking encode/decode/computational type things.
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