DF-35 or HAF922 for these parts?

markc9

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Hey guys, trying to decide between the Antec DF-35 and the HAF 922
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129088&Tpk=df-35
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

I'll be running dual SLI GTX 580 eventually, using a 2600k with a P8Z68V-Pro motherboard from ASUS.
Both cases are the same price at my local store.
I noticed the Antec has a filter while the Cooler Master doesn't. However the CM boasts better fans. That's all I could tell.
 

daChRISGUY

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The HAF has 3 fans:
1 x 120mm rear fan
1 x 200mm Red LED front fan
1 x 200mm top fan
Includes a toolless design, side mounted SATA drives, and comes with a pre-cut hole in the motherboard tray along with a guide for installing standoffs.

The DF-35 comes with 4 fans:
1 x rear white 120mm TwoCool fans with white LED
2 x front variable-speed 120mm LED fans with white LED
1 x top 140mm TwoCool fan
It also includes a motherboard cutout for an aftermarket heatsink and a window, but I am not sure about a guide for standoffs. No toolless design or side mounted hard drive cage.

They both have room for your graphics cards, and will supply sufficient heating.

If I were you, I would go with the HAF 922, due to the extra time saving features, looks, and fans.
Chris