Help choosing a case

[Helicase]

So this is largely a repost of a post I made on reddit, but that didn't get much traction and I'm still feeling sorta lost.

 

I've got most of my build planned out, and I feel like the only thing I need to do is pick a case. Since I'm trying to make an on-top-of-desk build rather than a below-desk build, aesthetics are kinda important to me. I'm going to be going with an internal color scheme of either white/black or white/red, and haven't decided on that yet either. The only difference would basically be RAM and GPU choice: Black RAM and a Sapphire 390 for white/black vs red RAM and an MSI 390 (repainting the backplate white) in the red/white build. I will be using some form of AIO liquid cooling for this build, I haven't figured out what particular unit yet, in part because I haven't picked a case.

The issue is that I've got like five different cases that are all really attractive to me for various reasons, and I can't really decide well between them, so I'm soliciting input.

 

NZXT H440: Things I like: Chamber separation and hidden HDD cages, some noise-dampening foam, bunch of reasonable-quality fans already included, nice aesthetic. Things I don't like: Not the best airflow, especially from the front, is kinda big

 

Corsair Air 540 : Things I like: Chamber separation, airflow, nice big window, desk-friendly form factor (short and wide vs tall and skinny). Things I don't like: more expensive than other cases on this list, no noise dampening

 

Fractal Design Define R5 : Things I like: Brand reputation, build quality, lots of cable space behind MOBO tray, external aesthetics, most quiet case on the list. Things I don't like: no chamber separation, exposed HDD trays, few included fans

 

NZXT S340: Things I like: Smallest case on the list, cheapest case on the list. Things I don't like: Seems like front airflow might be a problem, seems like it'd require a 240mm or 280mm radiator for use in front, which might eat up some of the cost savings compared to other cases.

 

Phanteks Enthoo Pro : Things I like: well reviewed, has chamber separation, good bunch of included fans, dual-window aesthetic. Things I don't like: Relatively large, includes some unnecessary features (5.25" bays)

 

Any thoughts from people who've used these cases would be helpful, or who can recommend a case I haven't looked at yet (I am looking for something that is A: white and B:has a side window). I don't think any of them is a bad choice, I just want to make the best choice out of these.

[DarkBlade2117]

Phanteks Enthoo Luxe or have you looked at the NZXT Noctis 450?

[Helicase]

Phanteks Enthoo Luxe or have you looked at the NZXT Noctis 450?

The Luxe is a bit too expensive/big and honestly I don't see what it'd get me over the pro. The 450's aesthetics looks like it's trying a bit too hard.

[Opeth747]

I have the H440 and the airflow is just fine. I have no problem keeping my components cool.

[IP man]

Fractal r5? im very happy with it as i like quietness.

[WoodenMarker]

The S340 shouldn't have any issues with airflow. There are two large openings at the top and bottom behind the front panel. 

[Gale]

The 450's aesthetics looks like it's trying a bit too hard.

 

I don't get it, do you prefer designers that don't try? The Noctis 450 is literally the H440 without the sound dampening qualities (which means good airflow).

[Helicase]

I don't get it, do you prefer designers that don't try? The Noctis 450 is literally the H440 without the sound dampening qualities (which means good airflow).

The front and top panels are too angular and overdesigned for my tastes.

[Helicase]

The S340 shouldn't have any issues with airflow. There are two large openings at the top and bottom behind the front panel. 

If I end up using the S340, would you recommend a 240/280mm AIO on the front or a 120/140mm AIO with another non-rad case fan in the front?

[WoodenMarker]

If I end up using the S340, would you recommend a 240/280mm AIO on the front or a 120/140mm AIO with another non-rad case fan in the front?

Depending on what you're cooling, either is fine. 

[Gale]

The front and top panels are too angular and overdesigned for my tastes.

 

Fair enough.

[Lethal Seraph]

I liked the S340 compared to the H440. Unless you liked cubed casing, Air 540 is a-ok.

[Jambu95]

what about coolermaster's mastercase pro 5?
It's all black though, and quite expensive too ($140), but it's really customizable

Edit : NZXT's phantom 410 seems nice, lots of color scheme and look unique too (except for its side panel, not in the way you like it i guess), consider the 240 too, but the 240 comes in only black and white