Looking for a new case

[silk186]

I'm currently using a Phanteks Evolv ITX but airflow is causing problems. I'm looking for the smallest case that will fit everything AND has good airflow. The system specs are in my signature but the main parts of contention are the 280mm radiator and 2x 3.5" HDDs. I was thinking about a Fractal Design Meshify C mini but would probably need to go with the non-mini variant to avoid the radiator pushing into the drive bay. Does anyone have any suggestions of other option or cases that will release soon?

[TVwazhere]

Just now, silk186 said:

I'm currently using a Phanteks Evolv ITX but airflow is causing problems. I'm looking for the smallest case that will fit everything AND has good airflow. The system specs are in my signature but the main parts of contention are the 280mm radiator and 2x 3.5" HDDs. I was thinking about a Fractal Design Meshify C mini but would probably need to go with the non-mini variant to avoid the radiator pushing into the drive bay. Does anyone have any suggestions of other option or cases that will release soon?

mITX cases thant can even support a 280mm rads are VERY narrow.... Fractal Design Nano S, Mettalic Gear NEO Mini, and the Core 500 are the only normal looking cases I see on PCPart Picker. The Thermaltake Core X1 could also fit it and have better airflow, but the case is practically ATX sized.

 

mATX cases, as you mentioned, also have HDD clearance issues with a radiator. The Coolermaster NR400 has a sliding drive cage, but the case is overall longer than the Meshify C, so you might have more luck with it. The Thermaltake H18 is the same story, but it doesnt have a drive cage, rather a peg mounting system thats not adjustable. The Corsair 280X is also "better" airflow than the Evolv ITX, but not significantly and it's also notably larger.