Need some help choosing :x

[Noctus]

Well, for a while now i've been checking out the phantom 820. Aesthetically pleasing, good amount of fans, LOADS of space, funky HUE dial, usb slot's, but it's £200 =[

 

Then i saw the nzxt h440 (and the post it's coming in other colours. Green/blk to match my razer mouse and APEX kb ) equally appealing to the eye, but it's smaller (so less fans) and minus 2x 2.0 usb's upfront and quite abit cheaper.

 

Now i would love to watercool my rig in the future (with rads or custom loop) since i intend to oc my 4670k (and the gpu once i upgrade from my 570) and im not sure if the H440 is up 2 that challenge. Should i bite the bullet n get the 820? Save and wait for the new H440 colour's?

 

Or is there a case as Aesthetically pleasing as these 2 with or without lights (aftermarket LED's?) that's big enough to suit my future WC need's that isnt north of 200quid. Don't get me wrong, i'll quite happily snap up the 820, but if there's something just as nice looking, as big, with lighting or with aftermaket led's that cost's less.... we can agree that's a good thing and means more toward's gpu etc..

 

I currently use an Antec Three Hundred, it's fugly as sin and can't be sitting on my desk (currently under it on a platform) as my new build. Need new bling

 

Thank's for any replies.

 

Regards

 

Preston.

[WoodenMarker]

Have you checked out the Arc Midi R2?

[Noctus]

Have you checked out the Arc Midi R2?

 

Google'd it, not rly liking it sadly It's too much like my bland Antec + a window'd panel. Looking for something with abit more flair

[JoshuaTjandra]

Define R4 and then buy an NZXT HUE. 5'' bays are hidden by front panel so it wont ruin the aesthetics 

[Noctus]

anyone else?

[Prokart2000]

750d is nice

[WoodenMarker]

Google'd it, not rly liking it sadly It's too much like my bland Antec + a window'd panel. Looking for something with abit more flair

I'd suggest just waiting for different colored H440's then.

[bigbang29837]

If you want to overclock with watercooling, and if you don't have much experience with custom cooling loops, go for the H100i. you will also need more fans because the radiator takes up 2 fan slots. also, most custom loops require even more space for radiators, so the 820 is the choice. but if you want it to take up less space and you want it to be quiet, then usd the H440.

[jaffacakes]

If you want to overclock with watercooling, and if you don't have much experience with custom cooling loops, go for the H100i. you will also need more fans because the radiator takes up 2 fan slots. also, most custom loops require even more space for radiators, so the 820 is the choice. but if you want it to take up less space and you want it to be quiet, then usd the H440.

Will the h100i fit in a 200R?

[Noctus]

If you want to overclock with watercooling, and if you don't have much experience with custom cooling loops, go for the H100i. you will also need more fans because the radiator takes up 2 fan slots. also, most custom loops require even more space for radiators, so the 820 is the choice. but if you want it to take up less space and you want it to be quiet, then usd the H440.

 

Was actually thinking about getting the kraken x60 for water cooling. What do you think ? Overall, what's better for lower temps between cases.