Which Case Should I Buy??

[Cam33]

Hi,

I am waiting for the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe to come out, but when I found out that is was delayed, I decided I need some more options.

Here's what I am looking for:

MUST have support for 360mm radiator as I just bought a Swiftech H320

Good build quality and great if was made with some aluminum accents

Clean design

ATX form factor or larger

Good balance between silence and airflow.

Price - Around $180 AUD, which would be around $130-$140 USD

Any suggestions??

Thanks

[KamiKatze]

I'm gonna go and suggest the obvious choice. The Corsair Obsidian 750D.

[Cam33]

I'm gonna go and suggest the obvious choice. The Corsair Obsidian 750D.

Yeah I am thinking about this, is it worth paying $30 more for it as it is $209 in AUS??

[shouldervalley]

fractal arc midi r2. doesn't it support 320 rads?

EDIT: yep it does

[Cam33]

fractal arc midi r2. doesn't it support 320 rads?

EDIT: yep it does

Where does it say this? Because I only see support for 240mm. If it does then this would be an option.

[KamiKatze]

Yeah I am thinking about this, is it worth paying $30 more for it as it is $209 in AUS??

 

Dang it, austrian dollars. I'd say it's worth it nontheless. $30 is what, mabye a good fan. A case is also something that you can keep for longer because it's not loosing it's performance in comparison to newer cases that may come out. You can allways keep a case for a long time, so I'd say it's worth investing more into a case, if you are going for a balanced premium build.

[shouldervalley]

Where does it say this? Because I only see support for 240mm. If it does then this would be an option.

it should

[Cam33]

it should

Probably still wouldn't take the risk as it says only 240mm on their website. 

[spwath]

The new 450d

[Notorious544d]

it should

The MIDI r2 does NOT support 360mm. If you look at the picture carefully, two of the 120mm mounts are offset whilst the mounts above the optical bay are centered. Of course you could mod it to fit a 360mm bit natively it doesn't support it.

However, the smaller, microATX MINI r2 DOES have 360mm support since all 120mm mounts are off centered.

It might seem weird that the bigger midi can't support 360mm radiators whilst the mini can but thats probably because the mini is a slightly newer case.

[Notorious544d]

Answering the OP, I'd probably choose between the NZXT H440, NZXT Phantom 530 and the Corsair Obsidian 450d. I feel these cases offer the most for your money ($119 - $129) whilst all supporting 360mm radiators.

[Real_PhillBert]

The new 450d

 

^^^ This is a pretty compelling option

[ObeseWalrus]

450D, 760D

[fringie]

Since I'm a fan of sexy looks I'd say the NZXT h440, it does have it's problems (bad airflow being the main one) but it is sexy as fuck. Me wants.

[Cam33]

Probably leaning towards the 450d