Need help selecting Full Tower Computer case and CPU cooler

[RustyGunner]

I am building a new computer using the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard.  I have search the internet and think the Corsair 7000D should work.  However, I can not find any views of the Z790 motherboard installed in a Corsair 7000D.  Will this full size tower have openings (and line up) to support the rear panel connections?

Also, I am looking for a CPU cooler to support this Corsair tower that will interface with the 12900k.

My concern is making sure everything fits and lines up properly.

Thanks for any help.

 

RustyGunner

[72Stu]

You'll have no problem fitting the Hero mobo in that case. 

As for CPU cooling, you can fit a 360 rad without any issues too, so go for an Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360.

Most modern cases are great for cable management, be wary of putting too tight a bend on your chosen graphics card power supply input, however.

[D0rmicum]

Hi RustyGunner

I'm using a Fractal Design Define 7 case for the motherboard you mentioned. For CPU cooling of my Intel i9-13900K I'm using a AiO Watercooling from Alphacool

 

Hope this helps

Edited April 2, 2023 by D0rmicum

[SCHiZO]

The 7000D is a BIG case. Are you sure that is what you want? The Corsair 5000D is considerably smaller and will do the job just fine for you. Whether or not you choose an AIO or an Air Tower cooler, the 5000D will do you justice. And at almost half the price. The 7000D is tailored to the Enthusiast who needs room for custom liquid cooling parts. If you're just going to use an AIO or Air Tower there is no need for such a case.

 

But its your call Rusty. PC cases are very much a personnel taste.

[TonyRS]

On 4/1/2023 at 2:12 AM, RustyGunner said:

I am building a new computer using the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard.  I have search the internet and think the Corsair 7000D should work.  However, I can not find any views of the Z790 motherboard installed in a Corsair 7000D.  Will this full size tower have openings (and line up) to support the rear panel connections?

Also, I am looking for a CPU cooler to support this Corsair tower that will interface with the 12900k.

My concern is making sure everything fits and lines up properly.

Thanks for any help.

 

RustyGunner

Good choices my friend.
I have a similar setup (see footer to my reply) I also struggled to decide on Corsair 5000D vs 7000D cases but, as you see, went for 5000D; plenty big enough for iCue H150i CPU cooler BUT to SMALL for H170i CPU cooler. 

[RustyGunner]

Thanks for the input everyone.  Great set of pictures to help in my decision process.  I should have mentioned that I was going to a full tower to support the addition of 3 or 4 SSDs.  The motherboard has three M.2 drives which will be used for Windows 11, DCS, and the "other" sim. The extra drives will be used for Windows backups, archive of various files, and a working drive for downloads and temporary work files.  I will transfer my 3080ti from my current build to this new one.

Currently I have opted for the Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 (black) as the CPU cooler.  I haven't yet decided on a computer case.  My current computer case is a Cooler Master about the same size of the 7000D and is pretty full with six SSDs, a 1200W PS, a 3080ti, and the corsair CPU cooler.  Your pictures showed some pretty clean builds.  I would be embarrassed to show my current build, functional but an eye sore.  I may go to a smaller case but will wait until I assembly everything together on the table to evaluate size and potential issues.

Thanks for the help.

RustyGunner