Hello there people!
I'm looking to buy a new ATX midi case for my PC and I need advice as it's been roughly 8 years since I last purchased a case and so much has changed since then. I'm going to go for air cooling.
What I'm looking for in a case (in this order):
- airflow (my highest priority)
- cleanable dust filters
- cable management
- build quality
- being able to use CM 212 EVO CPU cooler (159 mm tall)
- fan controller would be nice
- looks
What does NOT concern me so much:
- noise levels
- crapload of fans
I've been considering open mesh front PC cases as there is simply nothing blocking the fresh air to enter horizontally into the case.
My contenders so far:
Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 - probably the most ideal case in my case (sorry), looks very boring though
Cooler Master 690 III - seems to have good airflow, no idea about the build quality though
Corsair Graphite 230T - nice airflow and I like the looks of this one the most (orange version)
NZXT Source 530 - I find it ugly, but it's said to be a good midi case
Antec One - somehow it is said to have great airflow, no idea how, it looks kinda dated
One of my friends offered to sell me his used Corsair Obsidian 650D for a lower price than most of these cases, but I find it a tad too big for my needs, I don't really find it as pretty as most people do and I have absolutely no idea about its airflow/cooling capabilities. The review of some Corsair cases frightened me out, like 550D is said to have horrible airflow, so I must know how good this case is in terms of temperatures if I want to consider it.
Please help me out guys, I'm completely lost and cannot make a clear decision.
I'm looking to buy a new ATX midi case for my PC and I need advice as it's been roughly 8 years since I last purchased a case and so much has changed since then. I'm going to go for air cooling.
What I'm looking for in a case (in this order):
- airflow (my highest priority)
- cleanable dust filters
- cable management
- build quality
- being able to use CM 212 EVO CPU cooler (159 mm tall)
- fan controller would be nice
- looks
What does NOT concern me so much:
- noise levels
- crapload of fans
I've been considering open mesh front PC cases as there is simply nothing blocking the fresh air to enter horizontally into the case.
My contenders so far:
Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 - probably the most ideal case in my case (sorry), looks very boring though
Cooler Master 690 III - seems to have good airflow, no idea about the build quality though
Corsair Graphite 230T - nice airflow and I like the looks of this one the most (orange version)
NZXT Source 530 - I find it ugly, but it's said to be a good midi case
Antec One - somehow it is said to have great airflow, no idea how, it looks kinda dated
One of my friends offered to sell me his used Corsair Obsidian 650D for a lower price than most of these cases, but I find it a tad too big for my needs, I don't really find it as pretty as most people do and I have absolutely no idea about its airflow/cooling capabilities. The review of some Corsair cases frightened me out, like 550D is said to have horrible airflow, so I must know how good this case is in terms of temperatures if I want to consider it.
Please help me out guys, I'm completely lost and cannot make a clear decision.
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