does any1 know if this is a fairly good case for the price, and if it will fit a 7970 graphics card
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 12:15 PM
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 01:02 PM
Yes and yes!
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 01:04 PM
The Carbide 500R is possibly one of the best mid-high range cases available, it looks good, has good airflow, and has plenty of space for components and cable management.
As El_Capitan said, yes!
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 01:26 PM
At the $120 price point there is some solid competition and it stands out, great case.
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 04:47 PM
In November 7th 2012, they had a sale:
11-139-009 CASE CORSAIR | CARBIDE 500R BK R
$109.99
COM DISCOUNT FOR AUTOADD #58673
($20.99)
COM DISCOUNT FOR PROMOTION CODE
($11.00)
Making it $78 shipped. It also had a $30 MIR (which I got 2 weeks later). For a $48 case, it's superb. 
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Posted 25 January 2013 - 07:53 AM
Yes, it is a very good chassis at its price.
And it can accommodate 7970, easily. 
