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I've actually decided to get the Enthoo Luxe but NZXT caught my eye in the last second and made me doubt my decision. Is there any alternatives for the Luxe on NZXT's line of cases? I'd greatly appreciate your opinions and advices.

Thank you. :)

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Hi!

I've actually decided to get the Enthoo Luxe but NZXT caught my eye in the last second and made me doubt my decision. Is there any alternatives for the Luxe on NZXT's line of cases? I'd greatly appreciate your opinions and advices.

Thank you. :)

Which case are you comparing it to exactly? There's the phantom/source 530, h440 (ugly imo but you may like it) not sure whether the switch 810 is in your budget because I'm looking at UK prices rather the us dollars.

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There are tons of NZXT cases...... ¿

Which case are you comparing it to exactly? There's the phantom/source 530, h440 (ugly imo but you may like it) not sure whether the switch 810 is in your budget because I'm looking at UK prices rather the us dollars.

Yeah, sorry guys. They have lots of cases I know. I was comparing it to the full tower ones, not Ultra/Super tower or any mid tower cases etc.

I'll be ordering the case from amazon.com to EU. None of them are available here so they'll be shipped internationally.

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NZXT H440 is a beast of beautifulness

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NZXT H440 is a beast of beautifulness

It's ok but it's a mid-tower case so I'll be missing all the room Luxe offers.

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ah okay.

 

I got a phantom 530 my self and im very pleased with it.

Allot of airflow options.280mm rads fitting in the top.

Diffrent colors.

Only the plastic cover ontop feels a bit cheap.

 

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Also the Luxe is more expensive then the H440. Imo most of the NZXT cases are ugly besides the H440

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I like both, but Phanteks cases have a lot of features and capabilities for the price.

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ah okay.

 

I got a phantom 530 my self and im very pleased with it.

Allot of airflow options.280mm rads fitting in the top.

Diffrent colors.

Only the plastic cover ontop feels a bit cheap.

 

Yeah I've watched some vids of that case but I think Luxe has more features. :) Still a great case though!

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Also the Luxe is more expensive then the H440. Imo most of the NZXT cases are ugly besides the H440

Well HardwareCanucks is my favourite case review channel and Dmitry there chose one of the Phanteks cases the full tower of the year. This means a lot to me but NZXT just caughmt my eye and though I'd ask you guys. :)

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Also the Luxe is more expensive then the H440. Imo most of the NZXT cases are ugly besides the H440

Dat Razer Edition though... :D Still I prefer the Luxe over it.

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Guys this is kinda off topic but may I ask why the white version of the Luxe costs 10$ more than the black version of it?

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NZXT Switch 810 or H440. All the other NZXT cases are ugly (like the phantom series) in my opinion. I still think that the Luxe is the best choice.

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Enthoo Pro, its not even a contest.

 

H440 has problems with airflow, and doesn't come with as many features, not as much room.

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Guys this is kinda off topic but may I ask why the white version of the Luxe costs 10$ more than the black version of it?

Because Capitalism

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Because Capitalism

Hmm. Seriously though this is bugging me. :D

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Hmm. Seriously though this is bugging me. :D

Lots of case manufacturers charge extra money for white versions of their chassis.  Its not uncommon.

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Lots of case manufacturers charge extra money for white versions of their chassis.  Its not uncommon.

Ok then man. Another question though it's subjective but which colour would yo go with?

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Ok then man. Another question though it's subjective but which colour would yo go with?

I own a black Phanteks Enthoo Pro

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The NZXT h440 is my personal favorite case no questions asked, but the phantex enthoo luxe is a great case that i am a fan of. IN the end it is all about personal preference NZXT has a lot of good stuff but the enthoo luxe is amazing in its own right.

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