Hardware & Technical New development in my monitor quest, and looking for suggestions for a new case.

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I'll start with the monitor. I'm thinking of buying another GTX 960 4GB to SLI with my current card, sometime over the next 12 months. With this in mind, should I still stick with a 1080p monitor, or look at something more?

This brings me to my next question. Before I start playing with SLI, I'm looking at improving my cable-management and getting after-market cooling for my CPU. Part of my current mess is that I use a non-modular PSU. I plan on saving up for a modular in the next month or so. But, I also think, with my interest in going SLI, it would be a good idea to invest in a new case that's a bit bigger than my current one. For reference, my current case is a CiT Galaxy Evo. It's perfectly fine now, with my current set-up, but I can assure you, there isn't room for another GPU in there! Was lucky to fit the one inside! :)

I also want at least two USB 2.0 on the front, and one USB 3.0. That is equal to what I actually use.

I'll provide a link below, to a case I found on Scan last night. It meets my requirements, especially the size increase I'm looking for, I think, and I'd like other people's opinions. If you have a better suggestion, by all means, suggest away. :)

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/the...er-computer-chassis-with-window-sound-damping

P.S: Window on the side panel. Not required but I do quite enjoy looking at the internals on my PC, especially if I can make a big improvement to my cable-management, so having one would be nice for a new case. :)
 

Surfinjo

Surfinjo
I use a Thermaltake case. The image of mine is below. I'm showing it as an example.

My front panel is covered by a door which I like. It is my eventual intention to get a ROG Panel. (We can all dream I suppose.)

Cable management is achieved with a removable panel on the Right Hand side of the case through which all cables are routed.

I have 2 x USB 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0, plus headphone and microphone jacks on the front. There is also a port on the top to take an uncased HD or SSD. I confess I have never used it.

Mine has a 200mm front fan. That is the only intake. The other openings are for exhaust. That is important since the biggest problem is the build up of dust inside.

If you look at the images, the first, from Thermaltake suggests that the base opening can be an input. This would be a serious mistake in my opinion since it will be picking up all the muck that inevitably lands on a desk. So, mine is an exhaust as shown in the 4th image.

I also removed the 4 x 3.5" HD bays. SSDs have replaced these so these bays are superfluous. There is still a single bay for a 3.5" HD above where the removable ones were. I have two SSDs in there. The extra space, as well as improving air circulation, also makes access easier.

The CPU water cooler was a mistake and is now replaced with a standard cooling stack with fan. The pump was very noisy and the software insisted on an internet connection to the manufacturer's base. This delayed start up by a long time, plus when the connection was frequently lost, the net was hung up while it reconnected.

The point is, think about what you want from your case and what you must have. Look carefully at the available cases and read a few reviews, especially do a YouTube search to see what it can actually do.

You need good cooling. That means good exhausts and being ready to re-route some fans.

Most of all, you need something you can look at comfortable for the next X years.

PC case 02.jpg
 
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll take them all into consideration when I buy my bundle of parts later this year. :)
 

the100thmonkey

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From what I've been reading around the net, the 4GB 960 in SLI performs only marginally better than a single 970, while significantly limiting your upgrade path - you'll spend more on the two cards than on a single 970, and will not be able to add any further performance.

I'd sell the 960 if I could and buy a 980 or higher.
 
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the100thmonkey said:
From what I've been reading around the net, the 4GB 960 in SLI performs only marginally better than a single 970, while significantly limiting your upgrade path - you'll spend more on the two cards than on a single 970, and will not be able to add any further performance.

I'd sell the 960 if I could and buy a 980 or higher.
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I appreciate the advice, and fully respect what you're saying, but the issue for me is an ethical one. See, while I paid for most of my parts, my mum was the one who paid for my 960. Right now I just wouldn't feel right losing it from the rig, considering.
 
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