Airflow or Aesthetics? What should i go for?

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So where do i start?

I am looking to build and upgrade some existing components/hardware for a nice new shiny build that will stand out when I have clients/visitors.

The first of my choice and what my heart was originally set on was the NZXT H440 , a clean , simple and easy to build pc case. After watching reviews and also reading on the internet it seems the H440 struggles with airflow. The components i am looking to run are below.

CPU: Intel i7 6700k 4.0Ghz Quad Core
CPU COOLER: NZXT Kraken x62 240/280mm
MOTHERBOARD: MSI z270 tomahawk arctic
RAM: Gskill Trident Z 2x8GB
GRAPHICS: GTX 1050Ti
CASE FANS: Dependant on case

So with this spec , could i run and use the PC to its full potential , or will i be choking that all important airflow (with the H440).

My other option of case was Thermaltakes View 71. My question with this case is that there is a gap between the structure of the case and the Tempered Glass. Alot of people are saying this would attract dust into the interior of the case. Can this be avoided in any way as i do not want the lifespan of my components to decrease because of the dust.

So my question is should i really sacrifice airflow for aesthetics or the other way around?

Alternatively if non of these cases are highly recommended link me below with some other awesome cases whether its Tempered Glass or some sort of steel/aluminium chassis.

I want awesome looks , that REALLY stand out with a neat look for an office environment!

Thank you in advance
Reece E
 
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Even with a stronger graphics card the H440 would be fine, but with just the little GTX1050Ti creating any worthwhile heat inside the case airflow won't be an issue-after all with an AIO to cool the CPU all that heat will be rejected directly out of the case.
There should be no problems with the View 71 either as long as you set up the fans for positive pressure ( more IN than OUT ), even the tiniest waft of air passing through the gaps will keep dust out and any that falls in while the system is off will just fall straight through or stick to the glass.

A few point about tempered glass:
The stuff will heat soak after a while, which tends to make it run a bit warmer than plexi or polycarbonate side windows.
It's not indestructible...
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Hmm, tough situation. It seems like the best option for you is to keep looking around the internet to find a case that you really like without sacrificing air flow. If your heart is really set on that H440, I guess I would go for it. I mean, what are you planning to do? The 6700k doesn't run too hot, so unless you're rendering 4k video while gaming, will you ever use 100% of the CPU? And that other case, it seems like a hardware flaw that I would not risk.
 
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My plans are todo some video rendering , and also atleast 1080p gaming , not in tandem though , i wouldnt game and render at the same time. I'm a programmer as well , i use an IDE called IntelliJ which can be harsh on my current cpu at times , im currently running amd a8-5600k however it struggles while the IDE is running and also multi tasking with various things too. I just love the look of this case but have heard bad things about airflow! I just dont wanna buy the case and components and then find that temperatures are rising to high areas.

So with the hardware/components listed above you think that it would be fine and would not choke the airflow?
 
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Yeah, go for the H440. You should be fine for what you're doing.
 
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Even with a stronger graphics card the H440 would be fine, but with just the little GTX1050Ti creating any worthwhile heat inside the case airflow won't be an issue-after all with an AIO to cool the CPU all that heat will be rejected directly out of the case.
There should be no problems with the View 71 either as long as you set up the fans for positive pressure ( more IN than OUT ), even the tiniest waft of air passing through the gaps will keep dust out and any that falls in while the system is off will just fall straight through or stick to the glass.

A few point about tempered glass:
The stuff will heat soak after a while, which tends to make it run a bit warmer than plexi or polycarbonate side windows.
It's not indestructible, unlike annealed glass it won't usually chip or crack if it's handled roughly or struck against a hard or sharp object but will instantly disintegrate into thousands of small chunks-and with a loud bang! Hard or sharp objects means things like gemstones worn on rings or the stones in concrete walls and floors. The good news is that the resultant heap of small chunks are safe to handle, unlike the razor sharp shards produced by annealed glass.
 
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