Help me pick a case!!!

[scylar19]

Budget (including currency): 

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming, Plex server

Other details

I can't decide between the Lian-Li O11 Dynamic XL (O11D XL-X) and the Fractal Define 7 (FD-C-DEF7A-03).  I need a case that will hold several 3.5" HDD for my Plex server, I don't want to much of a "Gamer" esthetic to the case.  I am planning on using a NH-D15 for my cooler so I need a larger case, maybe (will probably never happen) one day put in open loop cooling. I know I could go AIO but my current AIO died recently after 7 years of continuous use (props to Coolermaster for it lasting that long) and its slow death was hard to notice since I couldn't see the pump not running and it only crashed during intense use. Does anyone have experience with either of these and an opinion?  Help and Thanks.

 

Neil

[brob]

Define 7 can have better airflow over hdd positions. The case is available without a glass side if desired.

 

O11 Dynamic XL allows for a nicer system display.

[dizmo]

I'd probably go with the Fractal.

[christoplayz]

20 minutes ago, scylar19 said:

Budget (including currency): 

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming, Plex server

Other details

I can't decide between the Lian-Li O11 Dynamic XL (O11D XL-X) and the Fractal Define 7 (FD-C-DEF7A-03).  I need a case that will hold several 3.5" HDD for my Plex server, I don't want to much of a "Gamer" esthetic to the case.  I am planning on using a NH-D15 for my cooler so I need a larger case, maybe (will probably never happen) one day put in open loop cooling. I know I could go AIO but my current AIO died recently after 7 years of continuous use (props to Coolermaster for it lasting that long) and its slow death was hard to notice since I couldn't see the pump not running and it only crashed during intense use. Does anyone have experience with either of these and an opinion?  Help and Thanks.

 

Neil

i love the lian li one the design is great

 

[Entropy.]

37 minutes ago, scylar19 said:

Budget (including currency): 

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming, Plex server

Other details

I can't decide between the Lian-Li O11 Dynamic XL (O11D XL-X) and the Fractal Define 7 (FD-C-DEF7A-03).  I need a case that will hold several 3.5" HDD for my Plex server, I don't want to much of a "Gamer" esthetic to the case.  I am planning on using a NH-D15 for my cooler so I need a larger case, maybe (will probably never happen) one day put in open loop cooling. I know I could go AIO but my current AIO died recently after 7 years of continuous use (props to Coolermaster for it lasting that long) and its slow death was hard to notice since I couldn't see the pump not running and it only crashed during intense use. Does anyone have experience with either of these and an opinion?  Help and Thanks.

 

Neil

Check out some other fractal design cases, namely the meshify series. Better airflow, a clean and fairly professional aesthetic, and (usually) support for tones of drives. I knw the meshify 2 xl has support for over a dozen drives.