Cooler Master H500 or Corsair 5000D for 1440p, 6700xt build

[LumpyLenny]

I've put together the following build and am struggling to decide what case would be best for it out of the Cooler Master H500 and the Corsair 5000D:

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/kmRBnL

 

In terms of looks I much prefer the Corsair case, but ultimately performance is what I care about and it seems that the H500 performs better (at least when tested with just the stock fans that the cases ship with). Which case should I get if thermal performance is the goal? Noise levels are less of a concern for me but lower decibels would be a nice bonus.

 

It's worth noting that I'm buying this as a pre-built from PC Specialist to avoid the crazy GPU prices, and my choices for cases are limited to only what they have in stock.

 

Thanks in advance

[Tech87]

There appears to be a couple of variants with these cases.

If getting the CM h500, you're going to want to make sure you get the mesh front panel and not the optional acrylic, as airflow significantly suffers with the latter.

 

The Corsair 5000d also has a couple of variants, including the base with only a steel front panel. This will restrict airflow, and possibly cause your cpu/GPU to have thermal issues which could affect clock speeds.

 

For that reason, I would suggest, if possible, the Corsair 5000d airflow.

 

Both cases seem to be a good build quality otherwise. 

If only one of them are available with the mesh front, I would go with it, otherwise, pick the case that you like the best.

[LumpyLenny]

45 minutes ago, Tech87 said:

There appears to be a couple of variants with these cases.

If getting the CM h500, you're going to want to make sure you get the mesh front panel and not the optional acrylic, as airflow significantly suffers with the latter.

 

The Corsair 5000d also has a couple of variants, including the base with only a steel front panel. This will restrict airflow, and possibly cause your cpu/GPU to have thermal issues which could affect clock speeds.

 

For that reason, I would suggest, if possible, the Corsair 5000d airflow.

 

Both cases seem to be a good build quality otherwise. 

If only one of them are available with the mesh front, I would go with it, otherwise, pick the case that you like the best.

Thanks for the info, I think I'll go with the 5000D in that case. I'm planning on buying 2 extra 120mm case fans, combined with the two stock 120mm fans do you think that'll be sufficient for airflow? Maybe two at the front, one at the rear and one at the top? Or do I need to get more?

[Tech87]

If you go with the Corsair, make sure it's the airflow model.

You may need to reach out to the builder to confirm.

When building, I typically fill the front and back with fans, and don't worry so much about the top and bottom.

[LumpyLenny]

17 minutes ago, Tech87 said:

If you go with the Corsair, make sure it's the airflow model.

You may need to reach out to the builder to confirm.

When building, I typically fill the front and back with fans, and don't worry so much about the top and bottom.

Thanks for the info, yeah the 5000D is the airflow model. Do you think just two 120mm at the front and two more at the rear will be enough? Or should I be looking at 3 at the front?

[Tech87]

It looks like the back only has room for a single fan.

An additional intake could be helpful to provide cooling across the board.