Alternative to H440 Razer?

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

I'm building a black&green rig for my sister, as of yet I've only found the NZXT Razor to fit the bill, any suggestions?

 

Here's the rig by the way!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($71.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.Sniper A88X ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $184.99) 

Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case  ($124.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($22.49 @ Newegg) 

Total: $559.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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And before someone suggests I get a cheap case and a better CPU, this is a theme specific build (in case you hadn't figured it out!) so I'm not concerned about pure performance over style, if I was I wouldn't have mister 960 there. 

 

Edit: Same goes for the RAM there, I'd like a few suggestions on theme matching RAM, the PSU probably the best deal I'll find on one and it's green too... A little bit anyway! Thanks in advance!

[Minzo]

You could just buy a h440 (lovely case) and paint it with plasti dip.

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

You could just buy a h440 (lovely case) and paint it with plasti dip.

That's true... She certainly is a beauty!

[brokencross]

You could just buy a h440 (lovely case) and paint it with plasti dip.

 

That's true... She certainly is a beauty!

Shitty airflow tho.

[ImBleu]

You could just buy a h440 (lovely case) and paint it with plasti dip.

 

^ This, go for the H440 in Black/Red and then plastidip or spray paint the red accents green (or black). Or an S340 which is black/black and spray the internal Cable shroud (at the front of the case, next to mobo) green if you want more 'pop'.

 

I believe there is also an NZXT Black/Green as well, they made a black/blue & black/orange skew, I'm sure there is a green one too.

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

^ This, go for the H440 in Black/Red and then plastidip or spray paint the red accents green (or black). Or an S340 which is black/black and spray the internal Cable shroud (at the front of the case, next to mobo) green if you want more 'pop'.

 

I believe there is also an NZXT Black/Green as well, they made a black/blue & black/orange skew, I'm sure there is a green one too.

You're correct on that green one, however I've not been able to find it in any of the online stores i frequent for quite some time.

 

Shitty airflow tho.

Yes, I've heard as much...

[AlwaysFSX]

You could just buy a h440 (lovely case) and paint it with plasti dip.

That's true... She certainly is a beauty!

^ This, go for the H440 in Black/Red and then plastidip or spray paint the red accents green (or black). Or an S340 which is black/black and spray the internal Cable shroud (at the front of the case, next to mobo) green if you want more 'pop'.

 

I believe there is also an NZXT Black/Green as well, they made a black/blue & black/orange skew, I'm sure there is a green one too.

It's a thing.

[Uwillparish]

hope my airflow in my case is fine, guess i got lucky with my h440

[ShadowCaptain]

Cant help anyone that picks style over performance

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

Cant help anyone that picks style over performance

Not my machine...

 

Of course when it was I blew nearly 5 grand on both those factors sooo... (Twiddles thumbs)

[JoaoPRSousa]

I'd recommend you a cheaper case, plastidip it and get a better PC overall.

[ShadowCaptain]

Not my machine...

 

Of course when it was I blew nearly 5 grand on both those factors sooo... (Twiddles thumbs)

 

Why does it matter who's PC it is.. friend. colleague.. random person asking you to build it...customer... its still ridiculous - should be advising them to spend their money better

 

What about the S340, great looking low cost case 

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

Why does it matter who's PC it is.. friend. colleague.. random person asking you to build it...customer... its still ridiculous - should be advising them to spend their money better

 

What about the S340, great looking low cost case 

My advice and what they decide they want are two separate entities, as for the s340 and some plasti dip on the afore mentioned location I'll run it by them

 

End of the day though I'm just putting it together, no reason to get all excited over what they put into it, I wouldn't in most if any case ever advise buying a Titan X either... or tickets to expensive sports games, but people do what makes them happy friend. 

[JoaoPRSousa]

Why not this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $184.99)

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Vivid Green MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($22.49 @ Newegg)

Total: $550.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-07 09:12 EDT-0400

[ShadowCaptain]

My advice and what they decide they want are two separate entities, as for the s340 and some plasti dip on the afore mentioned location I'll run it by them

 

End of the day though I'm just putting it together, no reason to get all excited over what they put into it, I wouldn't in most if any case ever advise buying a Titan X either... or tickets to expensive sports games, but people do what makes them happy friend. 

 

I guess I just really care what people put in, i have even driven to my friends house before and forced them to return something they ordered after I told them they were an idiot

 

and done the same with dumb customers I served who were adamant a £400 i5 laptop would be good enough for gaming, I just told them to either spend more money or leave the shop... they came back the next day and took my advice

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

I guess I just really care what people put in, i have even driven to my friends house before and forced them to return something they ordered after I told them they were an idiot

 

and done the same with dumb customers I served who were adamant a £400 i5 laptop would be good enough for gaming, I just told them to either spend more money or leave the shop... they came back the next day and took my advice

I get that, I rarely spring any strong emotions with this kinda stuff though, or anything really I'm usually just rather mellow. (some have called me dull)

 

Of course I advise certain things that make more sense over others, and some things I won't put in a computer. (Certain PSUs, cards under 260/750 range)

[BrandedUpontheGrave]

Why not this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $184.99)

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Vivid Green MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($22.49 @ Newegg)

Total: $550.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-07 09:12 EDT-0400

I didn't even know that case existed, or, well... I've heard of BFs prodigy didn't know it came in green though, I'll see what she thinks of it.

[Minzo]

 

It's a thing.

 

It costs more and come on, the razer logo?

[Minzo]

I get that, I rarely spring any strong emotions with this kinda stuff though, or anything really I'm usually just rather mellow. (some have called me dull)

 

Of course I advise certain things that make more sense over others, and some things I won't put in a computer. (Certain PSUs, cards under 260/750 range)

Aesthetics are a thing for a reason, people love looking at attractive things even if they're not as good or cheap.

[ImBleu]

Aesthetics are a thing for a reason, people love looking at attractive things even if they're not as good or cheap.

 

100% agreed. While i love my 750D, I chose it over a cheap CM case because it looks good; not because it was inherently better.

[brob]

I have always though the Colossus mini-ITX is a good looking case. With its ability to have red, blue, or green highlighting it is quite versatile.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($90.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $184.99)
Case: BitFenix Colossus Mini Mini ITX Tower Case  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($22.49 @ Newegg)
Total: $528.93
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-07 10:12 EDT-0400

[No Nrg]

Shitty airflow tho.

Not true, I have one and have no issues with airflow or high system temps.

[brokencross]

Not true, I have one and have no issues with airflow or high system temps.

Temps?

[No Nrg]

Temps?

Bios system temp typically sits around 37c

 

i5-4690k OC to 4.4Ghz/1.2v under Kraken x41 is 29c idle/65c load in OCCT, never goes over 55c in games

 

GTX 980 OC 1444Mhz core/7.52Ghz memory goes to 67c while gaming under full load typically

 

I mean the airflow obviously isn't a HAF case, but really is adequate

[brokencross]

Bios system temp typically sits around 37c

 

i5-4690k OC to 4.4Ghz/1.2v under Kraken x41 is 29c idle/65c load in OCCT, never goes over 55c in games

 

GTX 980 OC 1444Mhz core/7.52Ghz memory goes to 67c while gaming under full load typically

 

I mean the airflow obviously isn't a HAF case, but really is adequate

That's surprisingly good, since the H440 is known for its restrictive airflow. That's the major con of the case, stated in many reviews and user reports.