PC Case DILLEMA!

Archimedas · Sep 9, 2017

Hey guys!

I'm building a new workstation pc and I can't choose or decide which case to buy.
I am using an Air cooler (Noctua NH D14) and a Gigabyte GTX 1060 6gb extreme gaming Graphics card.

At first I was excited about the Phanteks enthoo evolv ATX (tg) case, but then I heard that it has some airflow issues. Is there any other PC case you can recommend which can be compared to the enthoo evolv case.

also to add: Minimalist design and Functionalism(efficiency in cooling and airflow) is important for me.

Thanx!

Aeacus · Sep 9, 2017

Build quality wise, Corsair cases are on par with Phanteks cases. That being said, how about Corsair 750D Airflow Edition?
specs: http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/obsidian-series-750d-airflow-edition-full-tower-atx-case
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1X1ur2-LFg

My Haswell build also sits in 750D AF Edition, full specs with pics in my sig.

But if you don't like full-tower ATX case and want a smaller with same looks then go for Corsair 450D,
specs: http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bmDAfZha44

Both cases have excellent airflow with solid build quality and functionality.
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/9JvRsY,Rwhj4D/

Archimedas · Sep 9, 2017

These two look cool, but I'd have something with a full TG side panel.

Archimedas · Sep 9, 2017

maybe I should wait for the Cooler Master h500p?

Aeacus · Sep 9, 2017

For minimalist design and TG side panel, you can go with NZXT S340 Elite,
specs: https://www.nzxt.com/products/s340-elite-black
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/F28H99,3TYWGX,K8QRsY,wCRFf7/

Though, with all that acrylic over the fan mounts on Cooler Master H500P, i don't say it has minimalist design. I'd say it has fancy design.

Archimedas · Sep 9, 2017

Aeacus :

Regarding the NZXT, it's a really beautiful case, but my CPU Cooler is 1mm below the CPU cooler limit that the NZXT Gives.

And I totally agree with you when it comes to the H500p, It just catches my eyes...but all that LEDs on the front would annoy me after I'd get used to them.

Aeacus · Sep 9, 2017

It's hard to find a mid-tower ATX case that has more than 160mm of CPU cooler clearance with TG side panel and minimalist design.

In Win 303 would be perfect for your taste but it has 160mm of CPU cooler clearance,
specs: https://www.in-win.com/en/gaming-chassis/303

Though, DIYPC DIY-G5-BK has 170mm of CPU cooler clearance and 3x TG panels,
specs: http://www.mydiypcusa.com/products/diy-g5-bk.html

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