NZXT Switch 810 or Corsair 800D?

[Aleks]

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this thread. I will soon be upgrading my build to bigger and better case, as well as a custom water loop for my cpu and gpu. I need some assistance as to what the forum thinks would be a better buy... The NZXT Switch 810 or the Corsair 800D. I prefer the exterior of the switch 810 over the Corsair. But i like the interior of the 800D a little bit more than the Switch 810. I understand as far build quality goes, the 800D is mostly metal with few plastic parts, while the Switch is mostly plastic on the outside. which do you think would be a better case to go for in my situation? thanks for the reply! Much appreciated.

- Aleks

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would price be a big factor for you?

[Aleks]

No price shouldnt be a factor, anything under $300 is good. Thanks for the reply!

[LimeDk]

i would go for the 800D you get a real quality case

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The Switch is great for water cooling and there's good amount of customization you can do.

Hear are some builds that might help give you some ideas :D

- http://www.overclock.net/t/1316694/b...ame-switch-810

- http://www.overclock.net/t/1228740/b...rcooling-build

- http://www.overclock.net/t/1232340/n...cooled-mod-log

- http://www.overclock.net/t/1209421/b...-page-1-post-3

[Aleks]

wow! thanks for the awesome help! glad you could help me out! those builds look awesome! i think ill go with the Switch 810. Good day!

[Aleks]

Hey LimeDk, just saw your reply. could you elaborate a little bit on why you would choose the 800D? thanks for replying!

[Caesar]

Remember that there are new versions of the Switch 810 without the glossy finish (= mat)

More expensive (like 10$) but I'd prefer those.

[eluzionn]

Switch looks awesome with red LEDs

[Christian]

I've got the 800D for my GPU and CPU loop. I prefer the cleaner lines, and the metal exterior. Plastic just doesn't do it for me.

[haybe]

The 800d build quality and the overall aesthetics (steel and aluminium) would be better than the 810 switch (mostly plastic).

For a single cpu and single gpu Water cooling loop, the 810 switch could fit a 60mm 420mm radiator on top for ample cooling while 800d can only fit a 360mm which is still ok.

If you would go for dual high end graphic card, I would suggest the legendary TJ07 for 480mm bottom and 240mm top with minimum modding, which would give you a better cooled and quieter computer ( sure linus will agree ) .

Also, 900d, the successor of the quite outdated 800d , is going to be out in a few months or less, I would suggest waiting for it if you are not in hurry which will enable you building a more beastly water cooled machine if money is not a problem.

If you are in hurry, just get a 810, it is of great value and will certainly serve you well for a long time.

[JordanMac]

If your watercooling Switch 810 all the way, it can fit a triple 120/140mm rad in the top, a single 140mm in the back and a dual 120mm in the bottom. (I think you may also be able to fit a 120mm in the front but it may be a squeeze). It's a very good quality case, has a very large window in the side which if your watercooling you'll want and i believe its the cheapest of the 2.

However i am slightly biased as i have a switch 810.

[Reconciliasion]

YOUR MAKING ME CHOOSE BETWEEN CORSAIR AND NZXT???

[GrandmasBoy]

Switch 810. No contest. Looks better. You can fit more rad for a cheaper price. And so what about plastic? The build quality of this case is great. I own one and I can personally vouch for it. It's solid as a rock!

Plus the 810 has WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better air flow, which matters a lot.

[jrga]

As an 800D and 810 owner my preference is with the 800D, but that is purely astetic, the 810 is an amazing case just some of the functionality is a bit shakey and the 800D has just ridiculous cable management, but its a bit bigger. oh and I cut my hip on the corner of the 800D once....so keep the sharp edges in mind.

[GrandmasBoy]

As an 800D and 810 owner my preference is with the 800D' date=' but that is purely astetic, the 810 is an amazing case just some of the functionality is a bit shakey and the 800D has just ridiculous cable management, but its a bit bigger. oh and I cut my hip on the corner of the 800D once....so keep the sharp edges in mind.[/quote']

I am curious as to what parts of the functionality of the switch is "shakey". I think the cable management should be similar. Huge cases with ltos of routing holes and room behind mobo tray.

[Denoxx]

Maybe its just me, but I dont like the NZXT Switch... I think its really ugly... But just my opinion. But I LOVE the Phantom Series of NZXT, maybe take a look at those as well

[Corsair]

We would definitely recommend you a Corsair 800D Case!

[GrandmasBoy]

We would definitely recommend you a Corsair 800D Case!

Can you please explain to us which features the 800D has over the Switch 810 and why you would recommend it aside from it being Corsair? ;)

[Aleks]

Wow guys thanks for all the help with my little predicament! I am swaying a little bit more the switch 810, mainly because i absolutely love the look of it. i know the 800d probably has better build quality but either way it just doesn't look as good, in my opinion. I am swaying towards the Switch 810 interior wise as well. Although i love the hot swap-able bays on the 800d, i am just not a fan of the overall look, and the grommets look much nicer inside the Switch 810.

I currently am with a HAF 912 Mid-Tower case. Its nice, but there just isn't any room! and i could just imagine what it would be like the get a decent water loop in this thing. So as of now i am really swaying towards the switch 810. please leave your reply's as to why i am or am not making the right decision. you guys have helped me out tremendously throughout this whole thing. Thanks!

[Ryan.L]

I would defiantly go for the switch 810. although the corsair is mostly metal. the look and design of the switch knocks the corsair out of the park. good luck!

[ScuderiaNerd]

I think you should really consider steeping up to a Corsair 900D... It's just an amazing case.

http://www.corsair.com/900d

Check Linus video in the bottom of the page...

[Jozi]

I went for 810 over 800d after I watched TTL's videos of 810.