[Solved] Torn Between Two Cases CMHAF932vsThermaltakeKandalf

Okay so I've built my i7 system and currently am using an old full tower that i had because i really could not decide which case to go with, it seems as though there are many good ones but i can't decide. Finally i've narrowed it down to these two:

Thermaltake Kandalf

vs

Cooler Master HAF 932

Both look really well but here is the points that I really want clarified and i can't find much information on them. I am not a case specialist so i need some help.

-Can the HAF 932 top mount a PSU?...on newegg in specs it says its bottom mounted but I am pretty sure i see a top mount slot for it.

-If the HAF can top mount a PSU, will a corsair 850TX be able to fit in with thier being a 230mm fan mounted on the top? Will I have to remove the 230mm fan?

-If I would have to remove the 230mm top fan, will i be able to mount a smaller one like a 200mm or something like that?

-What is better for case structure, steel or aluminum?

-The front fan of the HAF 932 is on the bottom of the front panel, is that where the hard drive bays are? I need a fan blowing right at the hard drive bay to cool them.

-I have a solid State drive which is currently laying down on the bottom of my case, but where would be the optimal spot to put a solid state in both cases and which case would have a better spot for the solid state.

Now for the Opinions?

-Which case do you think is made of better quality material and structure.

-Which case do you think has better cooling?

-Which case has better wire organization?

-I already counted up and the HAF is larger then the kandalf in cubic inches by around 10% if i did my math right and has more "mm" worth of fans, the haf has 830mm worth of fans and the kandalf has 670mm...if that matters.

-Price is not a determiner here, as the difference is less then 10 dollars. Whichever case you think is better based on the points mentioned above?

-Thank for all your help, I am currently leaning towards the 932 a tiny bit, but the kandalf looks really good!

Well if aluminum is lighter why does the kandalf weigh 39lbs (aluminum) and the steel HAF is 29lbs?
-I'm not getting an antec but from your post, i see you want to lean towards the HAF932....correct?.
Good advice and thanks for the help, lets see what others say.
Also I am fine with some more noise from the computer, it doesn't bother me much as my TV usually covers up all the noise. And does the HAF have speed control?...if not, will a fan controller work well with it?

The Kandalf weighs more because of all the extra metal like those doors on the front end and the one piece top to bottom drive cage. The HAF 932 has a lot better ventilation which also reduces weight. Take a good look at the photos of both cases.

For the record - I have a HAF 932. Ventilation, airflow, and cooling are excellent.

I have used the kandalf on 2 computers and the 932 on 1. All i have to say is that thermaltake is totally b***sh*t compared to coolermaster. And this comes from someone whose rig is in a tt armor. Dont get the Thermaltake. The HAF is way better.

Answers:
1.Am not sure wheather this is possible but is there a specific reason for it?
Dont mount the psu on top. There is no advantage (probably only disadvantages)

2. The front fan does blow directly on the HDDs

3. Both cases are sturdy and durable (both are made with high quality materials).
BUT i've cut my hands on numerus TT cases while never on A coolermaster case.

4. The kandalf doesnt have any better collong than a box with fans. It is also more noisy than the CM even if the airflow is less

5. Wire managment seems better on the 932 but both are quit good in this aspect.

unfortunately i dont have any of the cases now so i cannot answer your questions in more detail.

Thanks for all the help guys. I've read some more reviews on my own from other websites and examined carefully pictures of both cases and the HAF does look better. Looks like thats what I am getting Thanks again
And Jack Naylor thanks for the straight forward explanation.