Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC since 2016, and coming from a Coolermaster Masterbox 5, I'm a bit lost on choosing the right case. I'm looking for something that can fit all my components comfortably, ideally the same size or smaller than what I currently have. I'm considering the Lian Li 216 (I've heard the Lian Li 207 might have fitment issues with larger graphics cards), Fractal Pop Air, and the NZXT H5 (2024). Are there any major performance or fitment issues I should be aware of? All these cases seem pretty similar to me. I'm planning to use air cooling for now, but I might switch to an AIO cooler if it's a better fit with the case. For some context, here's what I'm working with for my build: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard, Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 Memory, and a Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Video Card. Also, I have a Thermaltake 850W Power Supply that needs to fit in whatever case I choose.
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If you're worried about compatibility, definitely use pcpartpicker.com to check that. I haven’t heard of any issues that should stop you from fitting your hardware in any of those cases. They're all pretty solid choices, so don't stress too much!
I'd say the Lian Li 216 is a solid pick. I've heard good things about it, and it's designed for airflow. But honestly, if all three cases seem similar to you, it might just come down to which one you think looks best. You can't go wrong with any of them as far as performance goes!
I appreciate the advice! I did check Part Picker and everything seems compatible, just wanted to know if there’s a specific reason to lean towards one case over the others.