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Define S vs Evolv ATX

Hey guys,

Can't decide what case to get and want to get some opinions. Tossing up between the Define S and Evolv ATX.
Both have great water cooling support and very attractive design.
The Define S is a great value buy ($154 AUD) but the deal breaker for me is that there's no shroud over the PSU.

Evolv ATX is amazing build quality and ticks all my boxes but its pretty pricey ($249 AUD).
 

Thanks

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Don't repost your topics. reported.

 

The Define S is a much better case. About your PSU problem, it can be solved. Just get some sleeved cables. This will improve the overall look of not only the PSU, but the GPU, Motherboard, hard drives, and your entire build in generally. They are generally not above $50, unless you have a Corsair PSU, in which case they are around $70.

No, the evolv ATX is a bit better, but not necessarily worth the price jump. 

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@mmac138 I'd go with the Define S since it feels much more of a bare-bones style of a computer chassis. Very open to being modded & adding features but if you want a decently aesthetic & functional package outta the box the Evolv ATX is still a 1st runner up option in my opinion.

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Don't repost your topics. reported.

 

No, the evolv ATX is a bit better, but not necessarily worth the price jump.

Dont be a dum dum , he was asked to post it in cases and power supplies..
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Dont be a dum dum , he was asked to post it in cases and power supplies..

When you want it to be moved, report it and a mod will. Reposting it just adds clutter and removes previous responses. 

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I have the define s and it's sexy as hell. Deffo 10/10 case with great support.

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i'd prefer the evolv atx, almost makes me want to buy it when I look at the reviews.  but for about 100$ less i'd get the define s.  I dont know if ill ever spend 100usd on a case much less 200.

edit: i cant even find a price on the evolv atx in the us

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I have the define s and it's sexy as hell. Deffo 10/10 case with great support.

I can +1 this. Mine had a damaged side panel due to shipping and fractal design sent me a new one free of charge.

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Well I would go for the Phanteks Evolv ATX since I just got one myself and its brilliant. Take a look at my build on pcpartpicker.com

 

My Evolv ATX:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/Zgf8TW

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Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX     RAM: 16GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 1866MHz | HDD: 2TB Western Digital | PSU: Corsair AX850i


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Evolv ATX is much better looking. Define S is a better value.

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