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Lokratus
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Hiya everyone.

 

I've been using the Coolermaster H500 case for quite some time now, but the side panel broke down so I've been looking for new cases.

 

My specs are as follows:

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K
RAM: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
MOBO: MSI PRO Z690-A

+ 2 HDD's and 1 NVMe SSD.

+ 3 montitors (1440p 240hz, 1080p 144hz and 1080p 60hz)

 

I'm looking for a case that has good airflow. I want to install extra fans aswell to further lower my temps while gaming.

With my current case, the airflow has been pretty bad so my GPU did reach 80C+ when gaming at higher settings.

I'm looking for recommendations based on my specs/what is actually good these days 🙂
Would also appreciate some recommendations on extra fans that I could add.

 

Thank you guys!

 

 

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3 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

Hiya everyone.

 

I've been using the Coolermaster H500 case for quite some time now, but the side panel broke down so I've been looking for new cases.

 

My specs are as follows:

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K
RAM: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
MOBO: MSI PRO Z690-A

+ 2 HDD's and 1 NVMe SSD.

+ 3 montitors (1440p 240hz, 1080p 144hz and 1080p 60hz)

 

I'm looking for a case that has good airflow. I want to install extra fans aswell to further lower my temps while gaming.

With my current case, the airflow has been pretty bad so my GPU did reach 80C+ when gaming at higher settings.

I'm looking for recommendations based on my specs/what is actually good these days 🙂
Would also appreciate some recommendations on extra fans that I could add.

 

Thank you guys!

 

 

What is your budget?

The Antec Flux and Antec Flux Pro are VERY good in terms of temperatures and airflow.

 

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1 minute ago, Hinjima said:

What is your budget?

The Antec Flux and Antec Flux Pro are VERY good in terms of temperatures and airflow.

 

Thank you I'lll take a look into it!

My budget is very flexible, I can invest quite a bit of money into a good case. Maybe a bit below the price of the Antec Flux Pro though ^^

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4 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

Thank you I'lll take a look into it!

My budget is very flexible, I can invest quite a bit of money into a good case. Maybe a bit below the price of the Antec Flux Pro though ^^

Then the Antec Flux might be a good one! Its considerably cheaper than the Pro model.

Its a bit smaller and only comes with 1 fan under the GPU comapred to two on the Pro but it does come with excellent front fans.

 

Check out the video, its a bit lengthy but goes over a lot.

In my opinion, The Flux/pro are also one of prettiest cases on the market.

 

Slightly easier to digest video.

There are a few videos on the non Pro model on Youtube of course.

They would behave similar in my opinion.

 

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19 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

I've been using the Coolermaster H500 case

 

19 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

With my current case, the airflow has been pretty bad so my GPU did reach 80C+ when gaming at higher settings.

For context, your case is the H500, not the H500P correct?

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53 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

Hiya everyone.

 

I've been using the Coolermaster H500 case for quite some time now, but the side panel broke down so I've been looking for new cases.

 

My specs are as follows:

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K
RAM: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
MOBO: MSI PRO Z690-A

+ 2 HDD's and 1 NVMe SSD.

+ 3 montitors (1440p 240hz, 1080p 144hz and 1080p 60hz)

 

I'm looking for a case that has good airflow. I want to install extra fans aswell to further lower my temps while gaming.

With my current case, the airflow has been pretty bad so my GPU did reach 80C+ when gaming at higher settings.

I'm looking for recommendations based on my specs/what is actually good these days 🙂
Would also appreciate some recommendations on extra fans that I could add.

 

Thank you guys!

 

 

Take a look at the Antec P20C and the SilverStone Seta A2.

 

When you asked for fan recommendations, you didn't specify your need/ requirements...

I've been using computers since around 1978, started learning programming in 1980 on Apple IIs, started learning about hardware in 1990, ran a BBS from 1990-95, built my first Windows PC around 2000, taught myself malware removal starting in 2005 (also learned on Bleeping Computer), learned web dev starting in 2017, and I think I can fill a thimble with all that knowledge. 😉 I'm not an expert, which is why I keep investigating the answers that others give to try and improve my knowledge, so feel free to double-check the advice I give.

My phone's auto-correct is named Otto Rong.🤪😂

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1 hour ago, Lokratus said:

Thank you I'lll take a look into it!

My budget is very flexible, I can invest quite a bit of money into a good case. Maybe a bit below the price of the Antec Flux Pro though ^^

Anything Fractal.  I love the North and their Define R6 is still amazing.

 

But there are TONS of cases that meet your loose criteria.

 

Do some googling and find a few you like, ask of any issues if you want.  But realistically, cases are cases.  You don't have any odd stuff that needs a specialized case.   Go nuts.

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1 hour ago, Lokratus said:

Yep, just the regular H500. 

Okay, because the regular H500 is considered pretty good airflow (especially for 2018-2020 standards) so I wouldnt expect a >10ºC drop in temps from a case change. Ssill, it can definitely be improved on. Currently the flux pro is the leader in temps, but the Lian Li Lancool216 with an added fan to the shroud can get very similar results. 

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3 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Okay, because the regular H500 is considered pretty good airflow (especially for 2018-2020 standards) so I wouldnt expect a >10ºC drop in temps from a case change. Ssill, it can definitely be improved on. Currently the flux pro is the leader in temps, but the Lian Li Lancool216 with an added fan to the shroud can get very similar results. 

Hmm I see, to be fair my H500 has had problems with its fans, so technically it's all just stock without any extra fans ^^

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58 minutes ago, Lokratus said:

What did you mean by need/requirements for fans?

You stated you needed recommendations for fans. What do you need them for? What are your priorities: performance (CFM, mmAq), noise (dBA), balanced, lighting, etc.?

I've been using computers since around 1978, started learning programming in 1980 on Apple IIs, started learning about hardware in 1990, ran a BBS from 1990-95, built my first Windows PC around 2000, taught myself malware removal starting in 2005 (also learned on Bleeping Computer), learned web dev starting in 2017, and I think I can fill a thimble with all that knowledge. 😉 I'm not an expert, which is why I keep investigating the answers that others give to try and improve my knowledge, so feel free to double-check the advice I give.

My phone's auto-correct is named Otto Rong.🤪😂

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18 hours ago, TPCEA said:

You stated you needed recommendations for fans. What do you need them for? What are your priorities: performance (CFM, mmAq), noise (dBA), balanced, lighting, etc.?

Mainly lowering my temps, so I'd say it's between balanced/performance.

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5 hours ago, Lokratus said:

Mainly lowering my temps, so I'd say it's between balanced/performance.

Where do you want to use them? Intake and/or exhaust?

I've been using computers since around 1978, started learning programming in 1980 on Apple IIs, started learning about hardware in 1990, ran a BBS from 1990-95, built my first Windows PC around 2000, taught myself malware removal starting in 2005 (also learned on Bleeping Computer), learned web dev starting in 2017, and I think I can fill a thimble with all that knowledge. 😉 I'm not an expert, which is why I keep investigating the answers that others give to try and improve my knowledge, so feel free to double-check the advice I give.

My phone's auto-correct is named Otto Rong.🤪😂

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