NZXT H440 New Edition vs Phanteks Enthoo Pro M

Vlad_14

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For my build , I was trying to find a case that fits coolers / radiators at the top , preferably up to 360mm ones . So I first found the PH. Enthoo Pro M acrylic version (chose this for the extra fan rather the pannel) , but I've stumbled upon a great deal , only 20 euros more for the h440 new edition . So , I ' m thinking if i should buy the nzxt one or just remain with the enthoo pro m . The Nzxt has many features , but I have some questions that will maybe help me take the decision :
1) Which is better , the standard version of the H440 or the new one ? It seems like the new one is better , but i wanna make sure of that.
2) Can i take whichever hdd cage i want from the new edition H440? from what ive seen , they are individually hold by screws ,so i should be able to.
3)How many mounting options i have for ssds ? I've seen 2 on the shroud , and the rest in the hdd cage . Any other option?
4) Can i fit push n pull radiators at the top ? From pictures it seems like i can , but i dont know if i can in reality.
5) Is mounting a radiator at the top of the h440 that hard ? Phanteks are popular for their genius method of installing them , but some extra work doesnt matter for me .
6) Will the fan and light controllers help me in any way ? Can the stock fans be controlled by it ? What about when plugging them to my gtx 1070 from asus , which allows for 2 of them to be controlled . Does the case come with any lights ? (dont care about them , just curios)
Personally the only problems i see with the h440 is its higher price (which isnt really that bad , its affordable) and its way of mounting the rads .. But so many slots for installing storage (thats what i didnt like about the enthoo pro m) and more fans .. plus controllers .. I think i might get the h440 new edition but i wanna hear your opinnion
 

Karadjgne

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The h440 has refuted problems with airflow, as in mediocre performance, regardless of its fan capacity. The Enthoo is the better deal, especially at a cheaper price. The matter of storage is an aesthetic solution, you only use the cages if you want to, there is room underneath for the hdds and SSDs, so it's definitely tailorable to your particular tastes.
 

emmjawsX

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Just a note or two about top radiator compatibility with the H440: It's not the best. i couldn't fit a standard thin-radiator + regular size fans in the position above the rear IO because my motherboard had an IO shield. There just isn't that much room - you might fit push+pull if you used a thin radiator and thin fans.
 

Karadjgne

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I'd not bother with push/pull on a radiator. It's honestly not worth the extra power draw, header space, cable tailoring and cleaning, not to mention the noise factor, just for 2-3°C of which you'll not see at anything less than max loads. At idle you'll see the same temps, at load, the same temps, only when the fans approach max speeds does it really change anything.

Fans run under @1500 rpm will net better results in pull, fans over @1500 rpm do better in push, but still only about 2-3°C difference.