Define xl or Corsair 800D

[meeklo062704]

I'm stuck between the Fractal Design Define xl and the Corsair Obsidion 800D. I like black plain cases, so these 2 are pretty much it. I checked out the Switch 810, but it didn't look sturdy enough, which could be because I spent a lot of time looking at the define xl. My biggest hangup about the fractal is that it doesn't have room to fit in a Corsair h100. The best it can do is an h80. Has anyone had experience with both cases? It seems like a $100 price difference is quite a bit for want of a h100, so I'm trying to find out if the 800D is worth the extra.

 

[amuffin]

XL for silence, 800D for performance.

I would get a Noctua NH-D14 over any closed loop cooler.

 

[mrclownface]

I'm stuck between the Fractal Design Define xl and the Corsair Obsidion 800D. I like black plain cases, so these 2 are pretty much it. I checked out the Switch 810, but it didn't look sturdy enough, which could be because I spent a lot of time looking at the define xl. My biggest hangup about the fractal is that it doesn't have room to fit in a Corsair h100. The best it can do is an h80. Has anyone had experience with both cases? It seems like a $100 price difference is quite a bit for want of a h100, so I'm trying to find out if the 800D is worth the extra.

both look like very good cases,i would choose the corsair case for the quality and the clear side panel,but the fractal with some really quiet fans would be just fine,its personal choice really

 

[hellfire24]

I'm stuck between the Fractal Design Define xl and the Corsair Obsidion 800D. I like black plain cases, so these 2 are pretty much it. I checked out the Switch 810, but it didn't look sturdy enough, which could be because I spent a lot of time looking at the define xl. My biggest hangup about the fractal is that it doesn't have room to fit in a Corsair h100. The best it can do is an h80. Has anyone had experience with both cases? It seems like a $100 price difference is quite a bit for want of a h100, so I'm trying to find out if the 800D is worth the extra.

have you seen this OR this one ?

 

[meeklo062704]

have you seen this OR this one ?

I like Silverstone, I'm just don't think I'll like sticking the MoBo in through the top and having the io pointing up. That seems like it'd be a cabling nightmare. I love how clean the Corsair looks, but I'll probably end up with the Fractal. I have a Winsys right now, and it's an absolute and complete knock off of the r3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811234031. I've been happy with it so far, but it doesn't have good airflow. I had to start running it with the side panel off to keep my gtx 460 cool.

 

[hellfire24]

^not a problem,xl is one great case.