NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition VS Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Opinions and Suggestions

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NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146111
Review
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCAQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1y_WeWKCgzw&ei=GOfDVPnTOO-HsQTU2YHQAg&usg=AFQjCNEzoPYHOUb7VU-paK-iO2iUsLAHEQ&sig2=J-gVR3KmGnn8aRWiaSKylA
The Review above is of the NZXT Phantom 630 NOT the Windowed Edition but they are the same thing except well the Window Edition has a better window

Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854006
Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtWpklSrGU

I will be getting parts for a new 2100$ build and I would like to see what everyone has to say about these 2 cases and also see what everyones opinions are comparing the 2 of them and I am also glad to take suggestions
If you would like to check out my build here is the link
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=23854611

Well I really like the fact that the 630 has a fan controller, a large window, 10 port fan hub, and a really cool design but what I like about the Entho Luxe is the fact that it comes with external leds that go around the outside of the case and that it has an even bigger window but I dont like the fact that the window is darkened. Will internal leds that I install inside be dimmed because of the darkened window kinda like a pair of shades to sunlight? if I do end up getting the Enthoo luxe I would have to replace the external leds to ones that I might be able to connect to the NZXT Hue RGB Led controller so the NZXT Hue will be able to control the inside as well as the outside leds in unison to do a deep blue slow fade pulse
Well thats what I have to say about them what do all of you that read this have to say about them? and remember I am up for suggestions for these and other cases but they have to be large windowed and Full Tower ATX Black
 
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I think it depends on personal taste as well as what you intend to put in it. Personally I think the enthoo looks better (just personal taste/opinion), is much more adaptable especially if you're planning on water cooling since it has such versatile radiator mounting options and most of the fans mount in adjustable slots which allow for custom positioning.

I've seen the question before about using 3rd party leds and trying to use the enthoo's included led strips with the nzxt hue controller and no, the plugs don't match up. The enthoo included led strips use a different connector I believe. The enthoo also has a fan hub though you might want to limit how many fans you put on it since to control them via the motherboard they'll all be...
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I think it depends on personal taste as well as what you intend to put in it. Personally I think the enthoo looks better (just personal taste/opinion), is much more adaptable especially if you're planning on water cooling since it has such versatile radiator mounting options and most of the fans mount in adjustable slots which allow for custom positioning.

I've seen the question before about using 3rd party leds and trying to use the enthoo's included led strips with the nzxt hue controller and no, the plugs don't match up. The enthoo included led strips use a different connector I believe. The enthoo also has a fan hub though you might want to limit how many fans you put on it since to control them via the motherboard they'll all be run off one fan header and there's a potential for overloading the motherboard that way depending on the quantity of fans powered and what they require for power.

The window on the enthoo is only slightly tinted from the reviews I've seen, so it's not quite clear but it's not a heavily tinted 'blackout' type window either. It probably appears darker because without internal lighting the case interior is black and especially on the smaller corner window the black of the drive bay cover is showing through making it appear darker than it is. Ie, if I were to place a solid black plexi panel within a half inch of a perfectly clear plexi window, the window will look really dark.

Another reason the enthoo gets my vote, I'm not a fan of top oriented usb ports and jacks. The amount of dust may vary for everyone, but dust is inevitable and I don't want my ports acting as dust collectors. I'd rather they be facing front and the cover keeps them out of sight when not needed. Plus I think the included psu cover with the enthoo makes for a cleaner interior and better cable management with a window.
 
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The fan hub from the phantom is powered by a molex and controlled via the controller on the top and the enthoo can be controlled from the mobo BUT if you connect the sata power they will run at full blast
 
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