350D vs. Arc Mini R2

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MrOrangeGoggles

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I can't decide what case I'm going to buy

Both of them have window side panel
Arc mini is fully dust proof and great in air cooling 350d has 2 hdd and 3 ssd placements while arc mini has many placements of any drive
and also im planning to do sli for 2 gtx 660
i know that 350d can do it but can arc mini r2 can also do it?
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I have the Arc Mini (no window) and have to say, it is one of the best thought-out little cases I've built with so far. But if the 350D is anything like my C70, it too is a nice case. I like them both. The only drawback to the Arc Mini is that it isn't the slickest looking case. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder... as someone famous once said.
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I have the Arc Mini (no window) and have to say, it is one of the best thought-out little cases I've built with so far. But if the 350D is anything like my C70, it too is a nice case. I like them both. The only drawback to the Arc Mini is that it isn't the slickest looking case. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder... as someone famous once said.
 
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I personally have the arc midi (not mini) and its great, and easy to build in. I personally didn't see corsair's cases before buying the arc which is partly why i chose that one, and cause it was on sale. I do agree it doesn't look as sharp but it has it's own subtle character.
 
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Yep, that was my first foray into Fractal Design cases. But now that I've had a taste of them, it won't be my last. I like the way they design their side covers. Reinforced. Goes back on easy.
 
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I have the 350D, and will say I love it. I don't know the size of the arc mini, but the 350D is a very large case for mirco ATX. It's more of a short sized mid-tower case. It is just as wide and just as deep as a mid tower, but just a little shorter. So keep that in mind for sure.

Cooling is excellent for the size. I have 770 SLI, and I am using non-reference coolers (usually discouraged in smaller builds). My temps on my cards are fine (max 70-75c when gaming on the hotter of the two cards) with 5 120mm fans in total in the case. Cable management was also a breeze.
 
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I don't have any numbers on airflow for you unfortunately. I can only say that my SLI setup has good temps, and that the front intake is definitely sucking in a lot of air from my dusty room as I am constantly cleaning the filters. The front cover is at least a half inch away from the intake filter, so I believe there is a lot of room for air to get sucked in.

I did switch out the stock 140mm front intake fan for two SP120mm fans.
 
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