recommended CPU case

I am getting ready to start building my(first) PC.

I have been looking at cases and I thinking of going with a coolermaster.

I want to make sure I get a case that will be able to handle all my future needs. I like the coolermaster cmstacker, as it has room for 11 5.25"s and has optional coverter that makes 3 5.25's into 4 3.5's and adds a fan.

The only thing i dont like about the cmstacker is the lack of a front door to keep the dust and debris away from my drives.

My pc is gonna be centered around gaming and i am gonna get top of the line parts with that in mind.

Do you all think the cmstacker is overkill? It seems to me to be the most upgrade friendly case i have seen as it provides space for so many drives.

what do u guys think?

 

The case really doesn't matter that much. I do recommend you get a PSU seperatley to the case, as the PSU's that come with cases are usually crap.
As long as you have at least one position for a fan front and back, you should be fine, as well as ample space for HD's, FD's, CD drives.. etc.

I doub't you would want more than 2 HD's ever. And i doubt you will want more than 2 CD rom drives either (or DVD, of course)

Go with what you like the look of

 

Yeah basically what goldfish said. Cases are mainly just for customizing so you go with what you like and think looks good. I would also make sure you get a good cooling system to go with it and i decent psu depending on how much stuff your going to be putting in it. I would go for around 400-450 for the psu.

 

This is the one i am getting.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=10824&promoid=0

 

you guys are awesome.

I did decide to go with the wavemaster(silver) even bf I read Halo's post!

So you say a 400-450 watt PSU is the way to go?

I still need some advice on which PSU to get.

I am seeing some 400w PSU's @ $20-$30, and then some around $100.

can i assume the $25 PSU's are junk?

 

I wouldn't assume that right away. I dont think you are going to need a $100 psu. But yeah I would go with something at least at 400 watt.

 

Ok, so i decided on the coolermaster wavemaster case.

I was thinking about getting a Antec Trueblue 480w PSU.

coolermaster and raidmax also have comparably priced models.

which brand(s) do you guys like?

also how can i tell if the PSU will fit right in the case?

 

Antec TruPower's are good. TrueBlue is just a LED modded version (isn't it?)I'd get at least 350W.