Do I need a new case?

ThisHappypunk · 8 Nov 2020 at 09:25

Hi, I'm new to PC builds, I curently have one which is set up as:
CiT Dark Star Black Midi Case
AMD FX-6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (4.10GHz Turbo) Hex Core CPU
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Graphics Card
1TB Seagate FireCuda Solid State Hybrid Drive
Gigabyte Ultra-Durable GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard
8GB 1600MHz DDR3

I'm looking to upgrade my motherboard, CPU and memory to:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Six Core 4.4GHz CPU
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) Motherboard
16gb DDR 4 (2x8gb)

Would anyone be able to tell me if that will fit in my current case?
I've had a look on and the only case types are ATX type (mid/full/desktop etc.)
I can't find my specifc case on there but being new to building PCs, if it's a mid tower, how different can it be to other mid towers listed on ?

Should I just play it safe with a new case or is it worth the gamble it all fits?

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TripleT · 8 Nov 2020 at 09:32

I found your case on CPC which lists it as an ATX or mATX case so should be fine and should have standoff positions for your new board.

ThisHappypunk · 8 Nov 2020 at 11:24

Cracking! Cheers buddy

mickyflinn · 8 Nov 2020 at 11:45

Go for the 3600 and get yourself a 500gb ssd .

spolsh · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:10

mickyflinn said:
Go for the 3600 and get yourself a 500gb ssd .

I'd agree with that, much better way to spend the budget. A 3600 is going to be a night and day difference to a FX6300 too.

lee32uk · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:12

The R5 3600 as mentioned above is the cheaper option.

Also the MSI B550 Gaming Edge Wifi should be about £20 or so cheaper than the Asus board.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x MSI MPG B550 Gaming Edge WiFi (AMD AM4) B550 ATX Motherboard= £159.95

Total: £170.45 (includes shipping: £10.50)

ThisHappypunk · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:19

I found the motherboad and cpu as a bundle, which works out cheaper
So i could add an ssd to basket now and it would cost the same as if I got the 3600 and collected them individually

mickyflinn · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:20

Don't bother with the b550 motherboard if money is tight, grab a b450 tomahawk for £100 or this if you need wifi.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ocket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-35h-ms.html

ThisHappypunk · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:35

I'm happy to pay the extra for the b550 and it coming as a bundle with the CPU leaves me with the choice of getting an ssd now or hangin on for a little bit.
Ultimitely, whichever I do end up going for is going to be a pretty good improvement on what I have now and I'm in no rush to to get it all upgraded.. I'm sure I'll have more questions along the way though

Quartz · 8 Nov 2020 at 15:26

ThisHappypunk said:
CiT Dark Star Black Midi Case

If it's the same case that pops up on a Google search, that's not a very good case. The solid front panel doesn't help airflow, despite the side vents. If you're willing to go mATX with a motherboard like the MSI B550 Mortar or B450 Mortar Max take a look at the Kolink Citadel or the Thermaltake Core V21.

lee32uk · 8 Nov 2020 at 16:40

Quartz said:
If it's the same case that pops up on a Google search, that's not a very good case. The solid front panel doesn't help airflow, despite the side vents. If you're willing to go mATX with a motherboard like the MSI B550 Mortar or B450 Mortar Max take a look at the Kolink Citadel or the Thermaltake Core V21.

All he is doing is changing the cpu. If it is fine with his current FX6300 then I don't see there being any problems with the R5 3600/X.