Reddit mentions of NZXT S340 Mid Tower Computer Case, Glossy Black (CA-S340W-B1)

"I priced everything out online and this is what it's worth" suuurrreee....

• 4TB Hard Drive - $120
  
  
• i7 2600K - $175
  
  
• 16GB RAM - $50
  
  
• 7850 - $75 I actually bought a 7870 on eBay a few months ago for $57 but whatever
  
  
• Motherboard, can't find one but equivalent decent mobos would be like $150
  
  
• PSU - $75 and probably better than the one this thing comes with
  
  
• CPU Cooler - $20
  
  
• Case - $70
  
  
• Enough LEDs to melt this computer - $20
  
  I'd offer $750 for everything, tops.

Link just goes to the Newegg.ca homepage.

From what I can tell, only one it's on is the NZXT S340 Matte Black / Red Steel Case.

Note that the regular black version of this case has dropped down to sub $70 on Amazon in the past.

The build looks solid, just a few things

• The same monitor is $20 cheaper at newegg. https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160167
  
• Get a 500watt 80+ Bronze PSU from EVGA, seasonic, or corsair. Modular is up to you.
  
• For case, I can suggest two that are ~$90. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B011A2LWZI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_yaORAbYJZ1R7Y https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00NGMIBUU/?tag=pcp0f-20
  
• Keyboard, never heard of the brand, apparently cherry mx blue equivalent, sounds sketchy.
  
• You probably should get a HD unless you already have one, 250GB ssd is only enough for few games.
  
  Edit. I found a $25 network card because I don't know you're willing to spend on one. https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WN881ND-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B0079XWMEI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1521507801&sr=8-7&keywords=network+card
  
  Edit 2. There is a 15%OFF Everything On Ebay. https://pages.ebay.com/promo/2018/0320/7019.html
  So I found this equivalent which should be $194 after the coupon without tax or you can get other ram. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Team-T-Force-Vulcan-16GB-2-x-8GB-288-Pin-DDR4-SDRAM-DDR4-3000-PC4-24000-Desk/201694919705?hash=item2ef5f43c19:g:GnsAAOSwa8dZ0P4~

It's a NZXT S340 this is actually the same computer case I have as well but black. It has plenty of space and overall very nice case. Nothing too crazy but is simple. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MKPOBb9EAWP08

The NZXT Source 340 is popular (also found in white).

Also the more expensive Fractal Design Define R5 (also found in Titanium Grey and white).

Many enjoy the cheaper NZXT Source 210 (also found in white) and the bit more expensive NZXT Source 210 Elite (also found in white).

And of course NZXT H440 (also found in other colors and the Razer edition).

Also Corsair have made some nice cases. Especially their Obsidian series.

In the end it depends on your budget and I have just linked some of the most popular which should be for every budget!

It has two built in fans, one in the back, one one the top. But no LED lighting.

Here is the link. It looks pretty damn good if you ask me.

Okay, I was wrong about your case, looking at the picture, it's only 10.6 inches from the rear ports to the drive cages.

It might be a tough fit for your EVGA card. You may barely get it in there. You might be fine, but it'll be close. I had the same issue with my Antec case in one of my PCs.

You'll want to check if you can remove those drive bay cages. If you can, then you're fine. I know some Coolermasters are pretty modular and let you remove stuff easily.

On my Antec, however, it was drilled into the case so it was going to be a tough to remove as I couldn't simply unscrew the cage.

If you want a popular case (often recommended here), that will be easy to work with and for sure will fit your card (and much larger ones, too), you can try the NZXT S340 case which is about $10 (canadian) more than the Coolermaster on Amazon.ca. I'm from the US so I don't know what places have the best deals in Canada.

edit: added Amazon link

It should be fine. However, I would recommend the NZXT S340. Plenty of space to work with and a great minimalistic design, I use one myself with a 1070.

Ech writing at work in a rush yes i mean processor.

32gigs ddr4

Gigabyte LGA1151 board

NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case CA-S340W-B1 (Glossy Black)

Yeah I've decided to go for one 1080 for now, thanks for that! One last thing - would this be an okay alternative for the case, only due to it being on prime and time being a factor.

No problem, good to see such a detailed response.

2x4 is going to be slightly faster than 1x8 because it utilises dual channel. I said that 1x8 is going to be better for expandability because going for 2x8 in the future will be faster than 4x4 (sounds unintuitive but it is because it is running in dual channel). Personally, I chose 16GB (2x8) because I'm interested in playing games such as PUBG which is known to struggle a bit with only 8GB due to a lack of optimisation, and my budget was a decent amount higher. Although, to be honest I don't think you will see a very big difference in terms of gaming performance (dual channel vs non-dual channel). If you think you will ever upgrade to 16GB, I would go with 1x8, otherwise 2x4 will do well. You can always upgrade to 4x4 in the future if you like. Sorry for not giving an easy solution but there is no correct answer here really. Feel free to take a look at some benchmarks (here and here) to see the difference. Basically any 2400MHz+ RAM with a 14 or 15 latency from a reputable brand will be fine.

I totally agree with the choice to go for 500GB.

That GPU will perform well, but is allegedly very loud. If that is something that will concern you then perhaps look elsewhere if you can, if not then it is a perfectly fine 1060 3GB. Just be conscious that it might really annoy you.

Case recommendations aren't my strong suit, I personally went with the NZXT S340, not because it was particularly great but because I couldn't find anything else that looked better in my opinion. You should try to find a case with good airflow, quality (and quantity) of fans, and a nice design. It also needs to be an ATX case that supports LGA1151 motherboards. I would recommend seeking additional advice from others on this subreddit.

Good choice on the PSU, looks fine to me.

Again monitors aren't something I know a whole lot about, you'll have to ask r/monitors about that one.

Always happy to help :)

Thank you, already pulled the trigger on NZXT S340. Hopefully it works out well for me.

Im planning on buying this case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGMIBUU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

My question is which size NZXT Kraken should I get? Is the Kraken size more based on the case or my cooling needs?

Kraken for reference: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0YLJJG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2LYX7FKX6AP16

When will the NZXT S340 ship from Amazon (black model)?

paging /u/nzxt_pm

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGMIBUU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

dopechess! dude. If you keep helping me out I'm going to donate some Eth to you.

1. That case doesn't ship to canada :( (edit: i think i found it... is this the case? https://www.amazon.ca/NZXT-S340-Tower-CA-S340W-W1-White/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504542817&sr=8-1&keywords=nzxt&th=1 )
   
   
2. people keep telling me I should get the ryzen 5 1600 for my CPU instead of the i5. what do you think?
   
   
3. will 850W be enough to handle my 3 1070s?
   
   
4. Im getting cold feet that I wont be able to make money with this setup. do you think Ill atleast be able to turn a profit. I dont care how much I just dont want to lose money. I'm getting electricity for .145 Kw/h
   
   

The Fractal Design Define R4 has great build quality along with noise suppression. It has sound dampening material on the side panels as well as being very heavy; this allows the case to counteract fan and drive vibrations and to absorb sound easily. I have this case and everything runs very quiet even when gaming under heavy load.

Another case that I would recommend researching is the NZXT S340. This case along with the Fractal Design Define R4 are probably among 2 of the most popular cases for PC gaming. I just have a personal preference for the R4 as I have more experience with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=twister_B019C7RTYQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Vpdqqs/nzxt-case-cas340ww1

Monitor deals: http://www.pcgamer.com/cyber-monday-gaming-monitor-deals/

Cases: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854028&ignorebbr=1
The Phanteks P400 and P400S are great cases, looking to get a P400S myself.

https://amazon.com/NZXT-Tower-CA-S340W-B1-Glossy-Black/dp/B00NGMIBUU?ie=UTF8&keywords=case%20nzxt%20s340&qid=1480383765&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
This case is also highly rated and a good value (but not on sale)

https://amazon.com/gp/product/B017XPPHGG/ref=s9_zgift_hd_bw_b2Ore_g147_i7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-12&pf_rd_r=RJJZ767TNQX3NCQD8XKW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=c964ba4f-3a33-5fcb-be07-da7df14df9f4&pf_rd_i=572238
Interesting case and on sale.

https://smile.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Silent-Quiet-Tower/dp/B00RORBQSW/ref=lp_572238_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480383832&sr=1-11
Best cheap case, also on sale.

Not cheaper at Newegg. $7.99 shipping on $70 price. Also cheaper than Amazon at $73.

The NZXT S340 is only $65 right now.

IMO, it is easily worth spending an extra $8:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGMIBUU/?tag=pcpapi-20

Wow, you and your friends obviously did your research and know your stuff. Most people's friends on this sub are nvidia/intel fanboys.. As for the PSU, corsair is a great brand, and newegg is just letting you get a Mail in rebate. In reality it is a $55 PSU, which is about average for 500w. My only (very minor) complaint is the case. You could get a much nicer looking case for that price (Here are two great ones):
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-PH-EC416PTG-BW-Eclipse-Steel-Tempered/dp/B01N9JPUYW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493327921&sr=1-3&keywords=p400 ................................................................
https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Computer-Matte-Black-CA-S340MB-GR/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493327978&sr=1-1&keywords=s340&th=1

Other than that, great!

Whoops, that card is out of stock on Newegg already. Can you recommend alternatives, or should I just order it from bhphotovideo.com ?

also, this case should work right ? https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Tower-Computer-White-CA-S340W-W1/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499910874&sr=1-1&keywords=nzxt%2Bcase&th=1

Alright I'm guessing you have a pretty big budget so here's a list:

• Corsair Carbide Series Air 540
  
  
• Corsair Graphite Series 780T
  
  
• Corsair Graphite Series 760T
  
  
  
  
• NZXT H440
  
  
• NZXT S340
  
  
• Corsair Obsidian Series 750D
  
  
• Zalman Z11
  
  If you're on a smaller budget the S340 and the Zalman are great options.

• AZZA CSAZ-206S, 17.00" x 7.90" x 17.50", $40
  
• NZXT S340, 17" x 17.52" x 7.88", $85
  
• Lian Li PC-A55B, 7.4" x 14.7" x 17.9", $110
  
• Lian Li PC-V33B, 13.1" x 13.8" x 15.4", $225

Oh, haha. Man, as soon as I added it to my cart in Amazon, they raise the price $30. Guess I'll have to find another one.

Edit: This one looks neat. Anyone have a suggestion?

Edit 2: Wait what, I don't understand the case I linked. Can't find the power button, dvd, and front air intakes?? Looks neat thought. Ah, okay. Found the NewEgg link. Looks like a top power button and no DVD drive. Guess I don't use one anyway, but how do I install Windows 8.1 on it?

I like the build. Do you think The NVIDIA GTX 1080 works on that motherboard ? Also which country are you browsing from ?
Maybe I'll go 4K do you know good screens ?

edit: I believe you can share each part's product page. If it isn't too much asking.
I also saw the CPU on LDLC (http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00221456.html)
Is this the RAM ? (https://www.grosbill.com/4-kingston_kvr21n15s8_8-682915-informatique-memoire_ddr4)
Don't I also need a SATA for space ?
Is this the (https://www.amazon.fr/Corsair-CP-9020097-EU-VS550-PLUS-Alimentation/dp/B00LMBWSI8) the PSU.
And this is the case (https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Computer-Glossy-Black-CA-S340W-B1/dp/B00NGMIBUU)
tis could be the GPU (https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1080-GAMING-3DisplayPort/dp/B01GLYD7MG/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487173061&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1080)

Do you know if this case is good? I was wanting a bit clearer case. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGMIBUU/?tag=xtremegaminer-20

hai scelto lo stesso case che ho io, fa schifo, non prenderlo assolutamente. Io penso che cambierò con questo, vedi se va bene.

for the ram use this:https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-16-Memory-Skylake-Compatible/dp/B00TY6A1LY/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1475265516&sr=1-1&keywords=DDR4+Ram

and for the case use this (pick the color you want): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=twister_B00XJRNCVA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If these parts exceed the budget let me know

Why don't you buy this one?
https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Tower-CA-S340W-B1-Glossy-Black/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467653981&sr=8-1&keywords=s340

Looks better and costs less!

I've done a QUICK search regarding that PSU and this is what came up first: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1988049/coolermaster-elite-500w-psu-dangerous-computer.html

I'd advise you to get a better PSU. I personally am buying this one:
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-ATX12V-EPS12V-Supply-P1-650G-TS3X/dp/B00I64OYM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467654108&sr=8-1&keywords=TS3X

You even get a 5y warranty!

Cases are a personal preference. This is something you're going to be looking at often. I recommend getting a mid-tower case so you can continue to use it in the future, especially if you decide to build a PC and want to get an ATX motherboard. Full list of cases in your price range. A few suggestions:

NZXT S340 - $70. One of the more popular cases on PCMR and for good reason. Steel construction, tons of airflow, and great cable management. However, you forfeit 5.25" drive bays (your current PC is a pre-built, so I'm certain you still have an optical drive).

Lepa LPC502 - $60. Mid-tower case. Comes with 2 blue LED fans. PSU shroud and lots of cable management options. Space in front for 2 120mm fans for intake. There was a black version, but I can't find it anywhere.

If you want to buy him a single part rather than just an Amazon or Newegg giftcard, I would recommend buying the case.

The case is the tower itself, where all the parts go. This is probably one of the easiest parts to choose, as it's mainly down to personal preference and aesthetics. I would recommend a case which says it is compatible with ATX motherboards, as this is the most common size of motherboard and will give him the most choice. Anything with "ATX mid-tower" is what you need. "Micro-ATX" and "Mini-ITX" are different, not what I would recommend unless you know for sure he wants motherboards of those sizes. You will also see "ATX Full Tower" cases, which will probably be much too big. These are mainly only used for massive system builds.

If you want my advice, I would recommend the NZXT S340. It's a very nice visually appealing case, has a large side window to see the components, comes in a variety of colours, is a reasonable price and comfortable to build in.

If you have no idea what to get or feel overwhelmed, you can just get him an Amazon or Newegg gift card.

If you need any further help, r/buildapc is a very good place to ask.



Edit: On a second thought, why not buy him a nice mechanical keyboard to game with? (Assuming he doesn't already have one). Here's a good one

I editied your build a bit.

changes i made

• removed thermal paste cause the coolmaster evo should come with some (look at unboxing videos on youtube!)
  
  
• got a cheaper mobo (unless there is a specfic reason why you want the asus one)
  
  
• I removed the 850 evo and put the pny ssd. its cheaper and just cause people dont seem to mention the drive, trust me its a good one. i put the same one in my cousins new build and she loves it, says her pc boots in 10 or so seconds.
  
  
• for the RAM, i removed the kingston and put the crucial because its clooked slightly higher (2400 mhz)
  
  
  Suggestions
  
  
• if you want a window case there are other optioons that are cheaper
  
• corsair 100r
  
  
• NZXT S340 - with this one you HAVE TOO get rid of the disk drive
  
  
• get rid of the disk drive (though since you said you work with music i guess you may need it)
  
  
  stuff idk about
  
  

• i dont know much about fans so i left it
  

  
  

  
  

  build
  

  
  

  PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $227.99 @ SuperBiiz
  CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $24.88 @ OutletPC
  Motherboard | MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $132.98 @ Newegg
  Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $129.99 @ Newegg
  Storage | PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $129.89 @ OutletPC
  Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING X Video Card | $299.88 @ OutletPC
  Case | Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case | $94.99 @ NCIX US
  Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Optical Drive | LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | $40.98 @ Newegg
  Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $84.88 @ OutletPC
  Case Fan | Cooler Master R4-S2S-124K-GP 44.7 CFM 120mm Fans | $6.99 @ Newegg
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
  | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1297.44
  | Mail-in rebates | -$45.00
  | Total | $1252.44
  | Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-26 17:51 EDT-0400 |
  

CPU - Intel i5 8600k $239.

CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO $30.

Motherboard - MSI Z370-A PRO $100.

RAM - Patriot Viper Elite Series 8GB DDR4 2400MHz $81.

SSD - PNY CS1311 240GB $70.

HDD - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB $44.

Video Card - Zotac GeForce GTX 1050-Ti 4GB mini $200.

Case - NZXT S340 Black $70.

Power Supply - EVGA SuperNOVA G3 80+ Gold 550W $70.

Total Price: $904. Throw in Windows for an additional $90-$100. It's really hard to get a decent PC to be under $1,000 nowadays with the price of RAM and GPU's :( I think this build will suit you best though. It's definitely not bad,

It’s 6.7k on Amazon

https://www.amazon.in/NZXT-S340-Tower-Black-Color/dp/B00NGMIBUU?tag=googinhydr18418-21