Please Help with Case Debate

[LJay24]

Need Help with Case Debate

Does anyone know if there's a huge difference between the Corsair Crystal 460x and 570x? I'm worried about thermals, space for cable management, size, etc. I'm not liquid cooling so I won't need to use a radiator.

I'm also torn between those 2 and the p350x. If i got the p350x i would end up buying fans that would put the case at a higher price point (at the time) than the 460x and the 570x (on sale). So I'm not entirely sure what to do here. I like the design on the p350x but I'm worried about airflow, thermals, cable problems, etc. It would be nice to see all three of these cases' thermals in a chart, even if it wouldn't be accurate. 

Build:

• CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor (purchased)
• CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76 CFM CPU Cooler 
• Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (purchased)
• Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (purchased)
• Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (purchased)
• Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB ROG STRIX Video Card 
• Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX (purchased)
• Case: ???

[Skiiwee29]

The 570x scores well on Gamers Nexus thermal charts and all they do is testing fully air cooled systems, so no AIOs or anything.. 

[TVwazhere]

5 hours ago, LJay24 said:

 

I'm also torn between those 2 and the p350x. If i got the p350x i would end up buying fans that would put the case at a higher price point (at the time) than the 460x and the 570x (on sale). So I'm not entirely sure what to do here. I like the design on the p350x but I'm worried about airflow, thermals, cable problems, etc. It would be nice to see all three of these cases' thermals in a chart, even if it wouldn't be accurate. 

Both of these cases will have similar airflow (assuming you used the same fans in both) due to how thewy all use good spacing between the front panel and the fans, so there's enough gap for airflow. 

 

The 460x and 570x are similar cases, but many people preferred the 460x when it came out for it's lower price and better quality of construction for the $

The P350x is a good budget case as well.

 

[LJay24]

8 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Both of these cases will have similar airflow (assuming you used the same fans in both) due to how thewy all use good spacing between the front panel and the fans, so there's enough gap for airflow. 

 

The 460x and 570x are similar cases, but many people preferred the 460x when it came out for it's lower price and better quality of construction for the $

The P350x is a good budget case as well.

 

Do you think it would be worth it to get the p350x over the 460x? Or the 460x over the p350x? If it only really comes down to how I feel about the look then that's gonna be hard but reasonable. Also, do you know if the meshify C is a better option? Thank you!

[TVwazhere]

14 hours ago, LJay24 said:

Do you think it would be worth it to get the p350x over the 460x? Or the 460x over the p350x? If it only really comes down to how I feel about the look then that's gonna be hard but reasonable. Also, do you know if the meshify C is a better option? Thank you!

For airflow and a more compact system, Meshify C would be a better option. In the end it's your choice, the only real difference between the two are aesthetics and price. Both have good build quality and good cable management options

[Corsair Nick]

Honestly both 460X and 570X are great cases and provide good airflow, and you can't go wrong with either one.  I've built in both numerous times, and there are a couple of personal preference points that I lean more on the 570X.  The removable front and top fan brackets, wire management channel cover, and individual removable drive caddies really come in handy for a cleaner back panel and easier fan/radiator install.  With the 460X, you have a solid back panel, so your wire tuck doesn't have to be as crazy.  Let me know if you have any questions for either and I can help you out.