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PC Case
Jan 4, 2023 18:52:08 GMT -6
Post by craigmorris74 on Jan 4, 2023 18:52:08 GMT -6
I’m finally retiring the PC I’ve used since 2009. I’ve got all the parts I need for a new build, but I’m not sure what case I need. I’m using an ATX motherboard, 12th gen Intel chip, and two Internal SSD’s (I’m aware that this isn’t a bleeding edge machine, but don’t need that since my plugin and track load is pretty light).
Based on this, does anyone have any case/fan recommendations that will keep things relatively quiet and cool, and not break the bank?
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Post by phdamage on Jan 4, 2023 22:47:56 GMT -6
I used this when I built mine out: pcpartpicker.com/user/APP/saved/I think Newegg have something similar. I had almost no idea what I was doing but mine worked out just fine and I have a beast of a studio comp. the fans I have are pretty much silent - i have some liquid cooling thing on the processor also. Though it does look like a rave is happening inside my comp If a dummy like me can figure this out, I’m sure you’ll be fine. |
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Post by mattbroiler on Jan 5, 2023 2:54:46 GMT -6
PC tower/cases have gone downhill for years there used to be a number of good choices nowadays not so much
I would look at Newegg.com search the Rosewill mid tower cases and see what you might like out of those
okay to disconnect the colored leds if you don't want it to look like a space rave those gamer kids love that stuff
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Post by svart on Jan 5, 2023 9:00:13 GMT -6
I’m finally retiring the PC I’ve used since 2009. I’ve got all the parts I need for a new build, but I’m not sure what case I need. I’m using an ATX motherboard, 12th gen Intel chip, and two Internal SSD’s (I’m aware that this isn’t a bleeding edge machine, but don’t need that since my plugin and track load is pretty light). Based on this, does anyone have any case/fan recommendations that will keep things relatively quiet and cool, and not break the bank? I'm running a 9 series intel and I can do 80+ tracks with 3rd party plugs no problem. ANY cpu can be overloaded if the right amount and combinations of plugs is used. I mentioned it before but I noticed my CPU running higher than 50% while doing NOTHING when the DAW was open. Luckily Reaper has a "Performance Meter" which shows you the PDC, CPU load, etc, per track. I narrowed the CPU hog to Slate VMR and when I searched online I found a ton of people having the same issues. Slate even had a hidden FAQ about it and how to fix it. Turns out that if you install VMR, it installs ALL their modules by default and with that it's always looking for authentication for those unlicensed modules which tears up your CPU with background processes. The fix is to uninstall the unused modules, which is a pain in the ass, but now my CPU is something like 5% when doing nothing with the DAW open. I'd wager that a lot of folks who "need to upgrade" don't really need to upgrade, they needed to figure out WHY their system is being overwhelmed. Luckily for me, Reaper and Windows allows things like this to be much, much easier to troubleshoot. Anyway, to answer the question directly, I'm a fan of mid-high level NZXT cases. I've had 3 in the last few years for my gaming/video editing rigs and they've been pretty solid, both figuratively and literally (no rattles or anything like that). But one question.. What are you doing about your power supply? In PC builds, I've always found a link between the quality of the power supply and the stability of the system over time. It's one place I'll spend more money on to get higher wattage and higher tier rating (gold/platinum). I'm currently using Corsair, and have used Seasonic and Fractal supplies in my builds. In the past I've had random issues with EVGA and the other mid-tier vendors. |
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PC Case
Jan 5, 2023 16:44:00 GMT -6
Post by craigmorris74 on Jan 5, 2023 16:44:00 GMT -6
Thanks for all the recommendations. I’m checking them all out. It’s been a while since I built a new computer, so I am pretty unfamiliar with what’s out there.
Regarding my current system, there are multiple components starting to show their age besides the CPU, the graphics card is glitchy, the drives are terribly slow, ports and switches on the case are faulty, so I felt it was time for a fresh start.
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