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Hello!

I am moving my PC into a newer case, and I can't decide between these two!

Any help is highly appreciated!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00I6BJ8MQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452293932&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40&keywords=Corsair+450D&dpPl=1&dpID=41inDyinpzL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B017XPP9KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1452293955&sr=8-6π=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=Corsair+400C&dpPl=1&dpID=41yW323%2BpiL&ref=plSrch

 

Here is a Straw Poll: http://strawpoll.me/6490229

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I like the new 400c just because it covers the psu and all the cables.

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Yes, I just hope it doesn't sacrifice the efficiently of the air cooling.

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I would pick the 400c.

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I like the new 400c just because it covers the psu and all the cables.

 

I would go 400c

 

I would pick the 400c.

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Sorry if this sounds annoying, but may I know your reason(s) why?

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It looks way more sexy compared to the 450D.

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Sorry if this sounds annoying, but may I know your reason(s) why?

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400c because it looks better, and it will most likely be a lot quieter because the front panel will absorb some of the sound.

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Yes I must agree on that tbh.

 

Thanks guys :) I think i'll go for that.

 

Or there's the S340 by NZXT, this is making my choice even more difficult.

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I am building a pc and choosed 400C over the nzxt and i think it be better than nzxt but look even the phanteks eclips P400 that is a good one too ☺

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Are the options absolutely limited to just these 3?

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Are the options absolutely limited to just these 3?

 

No not at all, but I don't want to spend over £100.

 

 

I am building a pc and choosed 400C over the nzxt and i think it be better than nzxt but look even the phanteks eclips P400 that is a good one too ☺

 

Thanks for your response!

 

Are you using a single GPU?

 

Because I am wondering how much extra space there'll be for airflow with just one GPU.

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Thanks for your response!

 

Are you using a single GPU?

 

Because I am wondering how much extra space there'll be for airflow with just one GPU.

Yes I am using a single GPU it will have have space even for 2nd GPU if u want as seen on Linus review for more information Linus explains it as always :D feel free to ask anything else.
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No not at all, but I don't want to spend over £100.

Then i would go with the Fractal Design Define S.

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What about the Phanteks enthoo pro?

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I'm not copying helping, really :P

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What about the Phanteks enthoo pro?

 

I have heard about it, but what separates it from the Fractal Design S and the 400C?


Yes I am using a single GPU it will have have space even for 2nd GPU if u want as seen on Linus review for more information Linus explains it as always :D feel free to ask anything else.

 

Thank you :D

 

Can you do custom liquid cooling in it?

 

If not I have heard you can use a large variety of water coolers in it.

 

I am leaning towards the 400C right now, but I might appricate the extra space in the Design S.

 

Thanks for your help so far!!!


Then i would go with the Fractal Design Define S.

 

Would you reccomend that over the 400C?

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, but may I know your reason why?

 

Thank you!

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Would you reccomend that over the 400C?

Sorry for asking so many questions, but may I know your reason why?

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Yes, i would. I was excited for it until i watched TTL's review. It has a few problems. Its not the worst case but its hard to justify when there are other options like the Define S. I'm on my phone so I cant link, but the review is on overclock3d.net. front page.

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Yes, i would. I was excited for it until i watched TTL's review. It has a few problems. Its not the worst case but its hard to justify when there are other options like the Define S. I'm on my phone so I cant link, but the review is on overclock3d.net. front page.

 

I am really tied between these two right now. I want to go with Fractal because of the size and cable management, and I want to go for Corsair because of the window and better looks.

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I have heard about it, but what separates it from the Fractal Design S and the 400C?

 

Thank you :D

 

Can you do custom liquid cooling in it?

 

If not I have heard you can use a large variety of water coolers in it.

 

I am leaning towards the 400C right now, but I might appricate the extra space in the Design S.

 

Thanks for your help so far!!!

 

Would you reccomend that over the 400C?

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, but may I know your reason why?

 

Thank you!

Hmmm... about custom liquid cooling that was the thing I was afraid from I don't see much space for custom liquid cooling on 400C but to be sure you have more space go for Define S one thing I dont like at Define S is doesn't have a good fan filter on top like the 400C has a magnet fan filter but again it's totally up to you for the case.

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Hmmm... about custom liquid cooling that was the thing I was afraid from I don't see much space for custom liquid cooling on 400C but to be sure you have more space go for Define S one thing I dont like at Define S is doesn't have a good fan filter on top like the 400C has a magnet fan filter but again it's totally up to you for the case.

Yeah, tbh I probably won't do custom liquid cooling, because there isn't many benefits over normal liquid cooling; which the 400C supports. That fan filter will make a big difference. If it isn't TOO small in size I think I'll go for it.

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If there is any owners of the Define S I would love to hear how you found it. Because I can't decide between them now, after reading some more reviews.

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Id say R5, but it could be because I just built in one. It's dead silent with all the moduvents in, and even with the top completely open it's not that audible (of course it depends on what fans you use). More than that, the interior is extremely roomy - both around the drive cage and behind the mobo for cable management. As for what happens if you do remove all the drive bays, the case will flex a little bit but with the side panels in it's overall really solid.

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What about the Phanteks enthoo pro?

 

I have had a look, the only problem is that I don't need the optical drive bays. But not bad, I will consider it :)

 

Thank you!

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