Question 1

Will this case fit a GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-2GD GeForce GTX 770 graphics card? The dimensions of the case and the dimensions of the card seem like it should, but this is my first computer build and I don't want to screw up.

Accepted Answer

Don't skimp on a case. I only have this one because it was in a combo. This is not a bad case per se., but for a few more dollars you will appreciate your build. Fractal design r4 I would suggest for a mid tower, it has room in the back for wiring management, which is great for airflow and overall look. I personally have the r2, which is very similar to the r4 but a full tower, and I love it.

Question 2

Hi

Does this case support long graphics cards?

Thanks

J

Accepted Answer

Mine is currently holding a ATI HD 3870 video card an it fits just fine.

I think it will work with anything up to a AMD HD 5870  card length just fine.

Only real criticism is that the motherboard stand-offs are non-standard and only work well with the provided stand-offs.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

Question 3

the specification chart says its 8.2 inches wide, but the picture says 7.28 inches wide. How wide is it really?

Accepted Answer

I measure 7.25 inches.

Question 4

Does it have a front power switch, power LED, HDD LED, and reset button?

Accepted Answer

It has a large power button on the top left and reset button adjacent to it in the right, between them are two USB 3.0 ports and microphone/headphone ports. There is no power led but the fans do light up as soon as it powers on, so that can be considered a power led I suppose. There is no hdd led.

Question 5

Can the front case fan be swapped out? 
Id rather replace it with a rosewill red fan if I did get it

Accepted Answer

you can swap out anything if you can get the parts

Question 6

Can it fit any motherboard and also is the DVD drive easy to install?

Accepted Answer

I had to install a DVD drive and I had some trouble.  You have to take the front panel off and it allows you access to remove the bay covers.  I struggled and struggled to get it off, and eventually I did.  I've never been able to do that again though.

Question 7

My left side panel is stuck... What do I do?

Accepted Answer

I have had the same issue before. Work the edges because they sometimes get stuck in the pins. It does take a lot of power to slide it open sometimes.

Question 8

Will a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO cooler fit in this case? It needs about 6.5 inches from the mobo to the side cover. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I would say yes, but ome problem with this case is that the cut out for the mount is pretty small.  This case was not a good match up with my mobo, I cant install any aftermarket cooling. So just be weary of that..

Question 9

Will this case fit a 11.5 inch card? The card is a gigabyte r9 270x which is a pretty long card. Will this fit it or will I have to buy a different one?

Accepted Answer

It should fit just fine, the longest card I have in right now is 9.5" but there's a good eight inches before it runs into the front of the case.

Question 10

I originally thought the front LED fan & top mounted fan were both intake & the only exhaust was the rear fan.  Just installed a 120mm fan on the side panel as intake & now it seems the top mounted fan is exhaust. I haven't changed the position of the pre-installed fans.  Can anyone enlighten me on whether the top mounted fan is pre-installed as intake or exhaust?

Accepted Answer

Typically the top fan will be exhaust. just use your hand and feel if it is blowing air out, or set a piece of toilet paper on top and watch if it gets knocked off

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