450D vs Arc Midi 2

[partick.lii]

I am choosing a case for my new build

i think i want to stay with it for a long time, for my upgrades in the future, like custom water cooling, and more graphics card. So i am down to these 2 cases, the Corsair 450D, and the Fractal Design Midi R2. Which one is better, in terms of like air flow, and cable management and the such. I just can't choose!

[helping]

To me, it looks like the Midi might have a bit more space, especially on the MB tray(?)

[emistery]

For airflow and cablemanagement is the 450D the best choise, it's also capable of enough watercooling

[partick.lii]

To me, it looks like the Midi might have a bit more space, especially on the MB tray(?)

yeah and i think its a bit newer too, ill wait for more replies

[partick.lii]

For airflow and cablemanagement is the 450D the best choise, it's also capable of enough watercooling

i also need space to work in ti and upgrade, so the 2 cases are tied imo

[helping]

i also need space to work in ti and upgrade, so the 2 cases are tied imo

these might help you.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/150671-corsair-450d-vs-fractal-design-arc-midi-r2/

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2129055/fractal-design-arc-midi-fractal-design-corsair-obsidian-series-450d.html

The 450D seems to have questionable quality in some aspects? The Midi also appears to be a bit wider and has an integrated fan controller, so you can just split off the hub instead of buying one.

[emistery]

i also need space to work in ti and upgrade, so the 2 cases are tied imo

 

It also has enough room for a second card

[Thecrazyswede]

Fractal need to make the Midi R2 be able to fit 360 rad in the roof without modding like on the mini R2, as it stands right now its a waste of space compared to the 450D and the arc mini R2.

 

My vote goes for Enthoo pro in this price range for watercooling.

[RayBalls]

                                          Pros                                                            450D                                                                                               Cons                    

          Looks are AWESOME                                                                                                                                   -Limits your 2nd Graphics Card to 11 inches

          Dust Proof                                                                                                                                                     -Poor Build Quality

          Outstanding Airflow                                                                                                                                       -is "Okay" for Watercooling

 

 

                                                                                                         Arc Midi R2

         Build Quality is Good                                                                                                                                      Bigger CPU Cut-out

         You Can Rotate your Drive Cages for better Airflow

         Top Rad is Well Thought-out

         Dust Proof

           

         Creds To Hardware canucks 

         As a Corsair Fan I accept Defeat

         Arc Midi Wins Though

[RayBalls]

Fractal need to make the Midi R2 be able to fit 360 rad in the roof without modding like on the mini R2, as it stands right now its a waste of space compared to the 450D and the arc mini R2.

 

My vote goes for Enthoo pro in this price range for watercooling.

Me too High Five!

[partick.lii]

aiyahh

so stressss

 

Me too High Five!

 

Fractal need to make the Midi R2 be able to fit 360 rad in the roof without modding like on the mini R2, as it stands right now its a waste of space compared to the 450D and the arc mini R2.

 

My vote goes for Enthoo pro in this price range for watercooling.

[RayBalls]

aiyahh

so stressss

Locats

But seriously

If You'd Like a Case with outstanding Flexibility

Go With The Phanteks Pro

It Has Awesome Airflow

A LOT of Features Even Though It's a $100 Case

[partick.lii]

Locats

But seriously

If You'd Like a Case with outstanding Flexibility

Go With The Phanteks Pro

It Has Awesome Airflow

A LOT of Features Even Though It's a $100 Case

but on ncix its like $130

[partick.lii]

i tihnk i decided to stay with the enthoo pro.

[RayBalls]

but on ncix its like $130

I Don't Know Why It's Expensive in Ncix But! It Has dem Rebate Which still makes it a $100

[partick.lii]

I Don't Know Why It's Expensive in Ncix But! It Has dem Rebate Which still makes it a $100

yess i can squeeze some money out fro this case !!1!!