Fractal Design Define S Vs Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX

[Travercraig]

I posted a similar post yesterday regarding the Corsair 750D or 450D but after doing further research I've changed my mind for the Fractal Design Define S or the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX.

 

Now obviously the Enthoo Evolv ATX is a lot more expensive due to it being an aluminium construction and including more features and aesthetics as well as better build quality.

 

However for me the important thing is the cooling capability of either case, especially since I'm strictly air cooling.

 

Now on one hand the Define S has room for 3X 140/120mm front intake fans, where as the Enthoo Evolv has room 3X 120mm front intake or 2X 140mm. With this in mind would it be better to have 3X 140mm or 3X 120mm for the front intake.

 

Another thing I'm concerned with is that since both of these cases have a solid front panel meaning that the intake fans may be starved of air? I'm not sure it just appears like that based on the pictures I've seen.

 

Thanks, GR412.

[masterkickass7]

1 hour ago, GR412 said:

I posted a similar post yesterday regarding the Corsair 750D or 450D but after doing further research I've changed my mind for the Fractal Design Define S or the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX.

 

Now obviously the Enthoo Evolv ATX is a lot more expensive due to it being an aluminium construction and including more features and aesthetics as well as better build quality.

 

However for me the important thing is the cooling capability of either case, especially since I'm strictly air cooling.

 

Now on one hand the Define S has room for 3X 140/120mm front intake fans, where as the Enthoo Evolv has room 3X 120mm front intake or 2X 140mm. With this in mind would it be better to have 3X 140mm or 3X 120mm for the front intake.

 

Another thing I'm concerned with is that since both of these cases have a solid front panel meaning that the intake fans may be starved of air? I'm not sure it just appears like that based on the pictures I've seen.

 

Thanks, GR412.

go with a define s if you water cool

[007agentHP]

Define S is the king of cooling 

and both of them pull in air from the side

 

[Travercraig]

20 minutes ago, 007agentHP said:

Define S is the king of cooling 

and both of them pull in air from the side

 

Does that mean king of cooling as in the lowest temperatures? And do you mean little side intakes on the front?

 

[WoodenMarker]

Intake fans won't be starved of air. The Define S is better for airflow. It's less restrictive and has more fan mounting options. 

[Mi26]

Its kind of the king of Watercooling case