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Case: - Corsair 570X RGB [White]
Completed 23-SEP-2018, with a transplant of everything from my previous case (Phanteks P400), which was great to build in but did not have the 'look' that I was going for with a $4000+ setup.
Hence, the choice to use one of the most critically-acclaimed cases on the market at the moment.
Some issues while building:
The H100i paired with the G.Skill Trident Z heat spreader literally leaves 0.5mm of clearance between the fans (I actually had to leave one fan screw completely out in order to even slot the DIMM) This is only a problem when mounting a top 240mm radiator with this combo.
The 570X has certain variations of the actual PSU shroud area, I have seen the V1 with no cutout and no endcap, the V2(?) with only a cutout and no endcap, and the current V3(?) [Rev AA on product box] that includes a PSU shroud cutout and an endcap. Buyers should check and verify before purchasing this case.
The Thermaltake extensions, when paired with the OEM cables of the EVGA semi-modular PSU create a quite long (and thick) bundle of cables that will not be able to be hidden behind the included cable management cover that comes with this case (trust me, I tried everything) If given a choice, I would go with a fully modular power supply and sleeved cables (preferably custom length) to ensure complete aesthetic appeal on the rear side.
The included fans (3x SP120) are probably some of the cheapest RGB fans available, and IMO are not worth the price that they have probably added on to the MSRP of this case. I would much rather prefer that they have an option similar to the 460X in which you can forego the fans completely while reducing the initial cost. Of course, you will still need fans anyway, but for a case like this, the only way to go is with their higher-end model, the LL120, which leads me to the next point.
The included fan controller (and subsequent built-in control panel in the upper I/O) are also not much of a welcome addition to this case, and contrary to popular belief (at least in my experience) you are able to completely remove the controller (double stick taped to the rear) and replace it with either a Lighting Node Pro or Commander Pro, etc. depending on your setup. This renders the upper control panel rather obsolete, and cannot really be repurposed for anything else (unless you are more electrically inclined than the average person)
Some positive points while building:
The overall aesthetic of the case is amazing no matter which angle or position you look at it, I definitely do not regret not going for the 460X, but I can see where some are fans of the smaller and slightly more refined look of it.
The included SSD and HDD sleds are well designed and easily removed/accessed when needed. A lot of people have a problem with the HDD facing back/bottom out when mounted (usually exposing the green PCB) however I think that it is not as big as a problem as the rest of the issues noted above
There are more than enough cutouts above the motherboard area to route all your cables, also well placed rubber grommets (3 beside motherboard) and a welcome addition to the one on the top of the PSU shroud. Despite me not being able to use the included cable cover for hiding the majority of the cables, I felt that overall cable management in this case is not as difficult as some reviews/opinions make it out to be. It may not be as easy as certain other cases on the market, but that is not a reason to be put off in making a purchase decision for this case.
With a small modification to the PCI-e slot area in the rear, this case is able to easily accept the vertical GPU mounting kit from CoolerMaster. While this type of mounting may not be for everyone, my GPU did not come with a backplate (EVGA Black Editions are all like this) and I would much rather view the fan shroud than a bare green PCB. However, this basically disables every other PCI-e slot on the motherboard, so that is one thing to keep in mind. The included riser cable does not introduce any latency or issues between the GPU and motherboard.
Anyways, this build description somewhat turned into a case review, but I hope my insight can help someone who has questions about compatibility, clearance issues, and other quirks with this type of setup. Thanks for taking the time to read through and let me know if you have any questions/concerns.
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