Cooler Master Masterbox q300p vs. Cooler Master Masterbox Lite 3.1 TG

Majkiller11

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So I'm about to build a new system. I'm a little hesitant on which case to go for. I want the case to have a side panel and to be affordable. These two Cooler Master cases seem to tick every single one of my boxes. They are both affordable at around 50-70 dollars so we're good price wise. The q300p comes with 3 120mm fans, two of them are RGB, while the 3.1 comes with a single 120mm fan at the back. I've heard that airflow isn't that good on both cases, but I don't think I will have a problem with that, as my system won't run that hot (Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1060 3gb. No OC, no nothing).
Which one of them would be the best choice? I'm leaning on the q300p, but I'd like to hear a second opinion.
P.S: Recommend any other case you may think is a better choice, just make sure it covers the needs I mentioned
Thanks for your time!
 
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I don't have a recommendation for a particular case, but I find having a side fan gives better flexibility in being able to regulate temps of the GPU and CPU. I do agree that the 3.1 with a single fan will probably be inadequate.

Look in your price range and focus on having a front fan, side fan, top fan and rear fan for best performance. Also consider the width of the case, so you have the option of fitting an aftermarket CPU cooler down the track.

bmw-vision

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I don't have a recommendation for a particular case, but I find having a side fan gives better flexibility in being able to regulate temps of the GPU and CPU. I do agree that the 3.1 with a single fan will probably be inadequate.

Look in your price range and focus on having a front fan, side fan, top fan and rear fan for best performance. Also consider the width of the case, so you have the option of fitting an aftermarket CPU cooler down the track.
 
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