case choose

[McFr3aky]

Hi

 

Im planning to get a new case because the case that i got now hasn't any dust filters ( it does but its super restrictive so i took it off) and its loud

What i want:

 

- big window

- atx

- so silent as possible at idle

- at load i dont care about the noise , then cooling is more important

- i just need room for my 2ssd's and 1 hdd

- preferably my 240mm radiator in the top , so the nzxt s340 has only front radiator , i know it would only be a small difference but still im running my fx-8370 OC and my r9 290 direct cu2 and i think 2fans + front radiator as intake isnt going to cut it.

-budget around 100 euro

 

so i found these cases already:

 

 

- define s                          ( great cooling , open design , no dust filter at the top though)

- phanteks enthoo pro   ( best cooling out of the box , most features but dont that silent from i heared)

- not yet launched bitfenix pandora atx  ( best looking imo , dust proof , average cooling and noise still unknown , price still unknown , propably 100-120 euro)

- i can get a h440 razer edition for 110 euro( also best looking ,silent , worried about cooling performance though)

- s340 ( cheaper , not that silent and cooling not the best )

 

what should i get ?

 

Thanks in advance

[Clear17Mud]

i think they grey enthoo pro looks the best, but that's why its personal preference...

[Crowes]

I'm personally going with the H440 to fit exactly what you're asking for. I'm just wary about airflow.

[WoodenMarker]

A 240mm rad at the from for intake would probably cool better than a top exhaust. I don't see why it wouldn't cut it. 

i'd suggest going with the S340 or Define S from the list. The S340 is more compact and would be better for cooling with less fans. The Define S would be better if you're filling more of its fan slots. 

[McFr3aky]

A 240mm rad at the from for intake would probably cool better than a top exhaust. I don't see why it wouldn't cut it. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCZ5iP5cu8g

i watched this but my fx-8370 does produce more heat and i have an r9 290

[WoodenMarker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCZ5iP5cu8g

i watched this but my fx-8370 does produce more heat and i have an r9 290

As long as the top and rear exhausts are also populated, it shouldn't be an issue. 

[McFr3aky]

I'm personally going with the H440 to fit exactly what you're asking for. I'm just wary about airflow.

http://be.hardware.info/reviews/5294/7/nzxt-h440-review-radicaal-front-zorgt-voor-ademnood-testresultaten-koeling-400-watt

 

these graphs should help you , they are using 2 resistors that are producing each 200w of heat so its worst case scenario