Which case for lower thermals?

Raggamuffyn · Sep 14, 2013

Hi guys,
I'm looking at switching my rather large and bulky Fractal Design case for a smaller mATX case in a few weeks. I was wondering if I could get some feedback and opinions from you on this matter. I have picked out two cases that to me look like the way to go.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1532&products_id=21742&zenid=5cfee9a512f7656811b4d9bffefee0b2

or possibly

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1532&products_id=24729

I've had small cases in the past and I'm curious as to whether the thermals of these two cases will be safe for high level gaming without water cooling(obviously the prodigy m hasn't been released yet, but possibly some opinions from the itx version users would be helpful)

Further information: going to pick up a gigabyte WindforceX3 card at the same time as the case and am running a 3570k not over clocked

clutchc · Sep 14, 2013

Any time you use a small case to house a gaming enthusiast's system in it, you run into temp problems. It's all about air flow, air flow, air flow. The first link appears to be the better choice IMO.

realchaos · Sep 15, 2013

What is your motherboard? Are you sure your motherboard will fit these smaller cases?

Raggamuffyn · Sep 15, 2013

I plan on picking up a gigabyte mATX board soon. Intel mobos drying up though so I gotta be quick.

realchaos · Sep 15, 2013

Well, as stated the smaller you go the less air flow you get. However, since you're not overclocking, I don't think temps would be a huge issue.
I like the Prodigy, because it's so flexible and the handles are great.
However, you might want to take a look at this case: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23251
The Corsair 350D is a fantastic m-ATX case.

Raggamuffyn · Sep 15, 2013

I had a good look at the corsair option and while it's a solid case it isn't really small enough for what I'm after.

ddbtkd456 · Sep 15, 2013

Go with the NZXT Switch 810 including the water coolers fans i have a total of 10 x 140mm fans in my case and it stays ice cold, besides 140s are normally quieter than 120s do to slower gears, but bigger fans, they end up pushing just as much if not more air. Plus it will fit, Micro-ATX, ATX, Extended ATX, and almost any board you can throw in it.

Raggamuffyn · Sep 15, 2013

was looking for a smaller case man, the NZXT switch is just as large if not larger than my fractal design case

ddbtkd456 · Sep 15, 2013

Try this one then Cool Master Elite 431

realchaos · Sep 15, 2013

The OP is looking for a smaller case, m-ATX size to be exact. You keep listing ATX mid-towers, which are about the same size as his original case he currently has.

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