Jump to content

NZXT Phantom 410 vs. 530

TheBeckoner

here's the system

GPU: sli GTX 770 times 2

CPU: i7-4770k

MOBO: Asus Maximus Formula Vl

PSU: Corsair RM750 750watts

RAM: 2x DDR3 SDRAM sticks @ 1866 (16gb)

HDD: 1TB Western digital

CPU cooler: H100i by corsair

 

Case: (?)

 

 

 

 

Pick me a case lol.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Arc Midi R2?

Well it was considered but, the case was to small i guess i should also include that i will have the corsair H100i in there xD. But the arc just didn't have that bling factor or appropriate airflow for my particular build.

Here are som better ones: (kind of opinion)

Define R4

H440

Arc Midi R2

750D

1) needs more ventilation for my purposes

2) needs more ventilation for my purposes

3) to small, not enough ventilation for my purposes

4) was considered but, it didn't have the ascetics i wanted (dumb reason ik but i like looks)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

1) needs more vent

2) needs more vent

3) to small, not enough vent

4) was considered but, it didn't have the ascetics i wanted (dumb reason ik but i like looks)

Are they reference cards?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Well it was considered but, the case was to small i guess i should also include that i will have the corsair H100i in there xD. But the arc just didn't have that bling factor or appropriate airflow for my particular build.

The Arc Midi can fit a 360mm in the top and has of the best airflow.

Quote me to get a reply!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Are they reference cards?

No they are the Asus direct C U ll models

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey, Have you thought about the NZXT Source 530

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

The Arc Midi can fit a 360mm in the top and has of the best airflow.

The 410 and 530 are designed for airflow not low profile-ness and in my opinion have better airflow (again my opinion no offense)

The Arc Midi R2 is great and so is the H440, the R2 will be better for this though.

Listen i just want to see which one the 410 or the 530 not other cases.

Hey, Have you thought about the NZXT Source 530

Hmm no, i didnt know there was such a thing. any links?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok. Those cases aren't amazing, but listen to NZXTEric. The Source 530 is my choice.

Well, why is the R4 better?

(just wanna know your opinion)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

The build quality and design is amazing.

Look at my build log ;)

Send me a link :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have the phantom 530 and it's a great case. It's well built with plenty of room inside making it really easy to build in. It has plenty of room in the back for managing cables and it looks great. I would highly recommend it. Also, it works out great because you can put your h100i on top of the case with the plastic cover over it, allowing for tons of room inside your case, 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

The build quality and design is amazing.

Look at my build log ;)

The have very nearly the same build quality, but the Phantom 410 and 530 are more expandable in terms of air flow and radiator compatibility, for instance i can mount a 140 or 120 double rad on the top of the case and cover it up with out sacrificing space by the motherboard.

I have the phantom 530 and it's a great case. It's well built with plenty of room inside making it really easy to build in. It has plenty of room in the back for managing cables and it looks great. I would highly recommend it. Also, it works out great because you can put your h100i on top of the case with the plastic cover over it, allowing for tons of room inside your case, Do

Do you have the H100i?

If so can you send me some pics so i can visualize it :3

thanks

@theninjanextdoor where do you get custom cables?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

The have very nearly the same build quality, but the Phantom 410 and 530 are more expandable in terms of air flow and radiator compatibility, for instance i can mount a 140 or 120 double rad on the top of the case and cover it up with out sacrificing space by the motherboard.

Get the 530.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Get the 530.

Cool thanks bro i was gonna go that way anyway :P im going to try to mount my rad under the plastic covering on the top of the 530 then mount 2 200mm fans in the case underneath it wish me luck :).

were do you get custom cables?

@TheNinjaNextDor

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

How is there LED strip quality?

They're great, I'm using them in the pics that were in the R4 log, though the adhesive is meh, so I used velcro to keep them up. They're RGB as well. (depending if you get the RGB version)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

So the color scheme will be red and black. Should i go with Blue LEDS and Blue fans OR Red fans and LEDS

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

So the color scheme will be red and black. Should i go with Blue LEDS and Blue fans OR Red fans and LEDS

 

red, black and blue?

 

if using a black case (majority color) you'd use white accent lighting. using red LED

will dull/bleach the effects and the black will turn maroon/chocolate.

 

if using a light color case (white majority color) then use of colored LEDs can accent.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×