Need a new case

[Vigilante505]

I have the Phanteks Evolv ATX case and now that summer has rolled around I'm experiencing bad temperatures. It's gotten 105F outside but I'm keeping the house around 70F. All winter my Temps were average but now I'm seeing some big spikes. 

 

After watching Jay-Z's new video about his Ryzen build it confirmed my suspicion it's the case. My GPU is pretty stable but high at 55C on load but my CPU jumps to nearly 75C to 80C under load. I have a similar EKWB setup to what Jay used. 

 

So what's a good alternative? I want to transfer all my gear over and not have to buy anything besides the case. I need it to fit a single 360mm rad. I was looking at the new CoolerMaster HAF cases but they won't be out until Sept. 

[Zando_]

Can you get thinner rads and do a push-pull config? 

[Mi26]

Fractal define S

[GrayTech]

I have a Define S. Maybe it isn't the best case for cooling but it hase no cages in front so there is nothing which can block the air from your front intake fans in the inside of your case and you can remove the top covers. And in addition to that it has very good fan/radiator support.

[Vigilante505]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Can you get thinner rads and do a push-pull config? 

I could but for a $75 rad and new fans I could just buy a new case too. I had push/pull for a while but didn't notice a difference with my rad. 

[Zando_]

Just now, Vigilante505 said:

I could but for a $75 rad and new fans I could just buy a new case too. I had push/pull for a while but didn't notice a difference with my rad. 

Oh. Problem is any cases with better airflow won't look as nice. Though I think Corsair makes some big old cases designed for max airflow while watercooling. But they're expensive. 

[Mooshi]

Well..if you want actual airflow in a regular tower, probably a good idea not to get a case that is the equivalent to trying to breath through a straw.

 

Reason I opted for the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG instead of the Evolv or P400 is the fans being able to actually breathe.

[Vigilante505]

Just now, Mooshi said:

Well..if you want actual airflow in a regular tower, probably a good idea not to get a case that is the equivalent to trying to breath through a straw.

 

Reason I opted over the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG instead of the Evolv or P400 is the fabs being able to actually breath.

Yeah that's exactly what I was looking for. I want a case that has an open front and open top. This Evolv case looks great but those panels are restricted 

[Mooshi]

Just now, Vigilante505 said:

Yeah that's exactly what I was looking for. I want a case that has an open front and open top. This Evolv case looks great but those panels are restricted 

Evolv is a beauty, but yeah it's a show case more than performance driven. Hopefully Phanteks releases a new case that has the premium materials of the Evolv with the practically of the Enthoo Pro M.

[Zando_]

3 minutes ago, Mooshi said:

Evolv is a beauty, but yeah it's a show case more than performance driven. Hopefully Phanteks releases a new case that has the premium materials of the Evolv with the practically of the Enthoo Pro M.

So a moar-awesomer version?

[Mooshi]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

So a moar-awesomer version?

Yes. Completely with go-fast RGB switch. ?

[TVwazhere]

https://mnpctech.com/phanteks-case-mods/phanteks-primo-front-grill-en/phanteks-evolv-atx-vented-front-panel-white.html

 

(I thought this used to be $40) I'm not sure if theyre worth it anymore, but you could always get custom front panels

[Damascus]

14 minutes ago, Vigilante505 said:

Yeah that's exactly what I was looking for. I want a case that has an open front and open top. This Evolv case looks great but those panels are restricted 

Thermaltake core p3 tempered glass.  The best airflow you can get.

[Zando_]

11 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Thermaltake core p3 tempered glass.  The best airflow you can get.

Yup. Defo good airflow there. Though dust may be a problem. 

[Damascus]

8 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Yup. Defo good airflow there. Though dust may be a problem. 

Very easy to dust though

[Zando_]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Very easy to dust though

Though don't let any kiddos near your PC....