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Let's just say that the 530 is good at aircooling while the H440 is good at watercooling. I think you can choose more easily with that in mind @jvds. :)

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NZXT Phantom 530 vs NZXT H440

 

I'm stuck between these two choices for my new build. which would be better?

 

I'm leaning towards the H440 at this point because of looks but is a bit worried about cooling as it's sealed off more than the phantom. I am going to get water cooling for the CPU though.

 

This is the build I'm looking at with either case. 

 

Parts: 
Graphics Card: Gigabyte gtx 970
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
CPU cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 280mm watercooler
Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Intel LGA 1150
PSU: CORSAIR TX 650W
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer (2x4gb) DDR3 
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPM 
SSD: Samsung 128GB pro

 

So:

1. Would the H440 stay cool enough with water cooling added?

2. If so I was thinking of mounting the radiator on the top in pull configuration (push pull if enough space?) and use the back fan and top back fan as exhaust? 

3. I know the phantom has better airflow but want to know if the H440 would be able to keep components cool enough with intensive 3D rendering and intensive gaming? 

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NZXT Phantom 530 vs NZXT H440

 

I'm stuck between these two choices for my new build. which would be better?

 

I'm leaning towards the H440 at this point because of looks but is a bit worried about cooling as it's sealed off more than the phantom. I am going to get water cooling for the CPU though.

 

This is the build I'm looking at with either case. 

 

Parts: 

Graphics Card: Gigabyte gtx 970

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k

CPU cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 280mm watercooler

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Intel LGA 1150

PSU: CORSAIR TX 650W

Ram: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer (2x4gb) DDR3 

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPM 

SSD: Samsung 128GB pro

 

So:

1. Would the H440 stay cool enough with water cooling added?

2. If so I was thinking of mounting the radiator on the top in pull configuration (push pull if enough space?) and use the back fan and top back fan as exhaust? 

3. I know the phantom has better airflow but want to know if the H440 would be able to keep components cool enough with intensive 3D rendering and intensive gaming? 

h440 is what i would go for

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Let's just say that the 530 is good at aircooling while the H440 is good at watercooling. I think you can choose more easily with that in mind @jvds. :)

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