Case For My Setup?

[AK918]

So I am doing an "overhaul" of my PC, I'm recycling my i5 6600k, storage, cooling, and DDR4. I'm upgrading to the ROG Maximus IX Hero. I also managed to get my friend's pair of Evga ACX 3.0 1080s for free because he got 1080ti models. I am now wondering what case to get for my RGB themed build as I wanted the S340 Elite but I am afraid that with two 1080s it will get more than toasty inside and will reduce the performance of the cards. The InWin 303, the InWin 101, and the Phanteks 400 TGE are other candidates but as I have used the S340 in my previous build and I like it slightly more. Overall though I cannot make up my mind as to what to buy so I was wondering whether other people who have more experience with these cases and/or running SLI setups would be able to give me some insight into which one to pick.

[Himommies]

I would say S340 Elite is a good choice,but you could look at the Evolv Shift

[MoonlightSylv]

Don't use an inwin case, they have almost zero airflow. 

The P400 and S340 Elite are both perfectly capable of keeping 2 GTX 1080s cool.

[ApolloX75]

I can seriously say do not go with the InWin 303. It's a great case but has absolutely terrible air flow and some really questionable design decisions when it comes to mounting drives.

 

I regret choosing it for my build, raised my custom loop temps by almost 10C.

[MoonlightSylv]

Just now, Himommies said:

I would say S340 Elite is a good choice,but you could look at the Evolv Shift

Can you fit 2 GPUs in that?

[MainDisco]

2 minutes ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

Can you fit 2 GPUs in that?

No, only has 2 slots on top

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, ShadowTechXTS said:

Can you fit 2 GPUs in that?

Didn't notice that sorry.

 

The Evolv TG is also a good choice,but if OP is fine I would look at the air 540

[SeanAngelo]

12 minutes ago, AK918 said:

So I am doing an "overhaul" of my PC, I'm recycling my i5 6600k, storage, cooling, and DDR4. I'm upgrading to the ROG Maximus IX Hero. I also managed to get my friend's pair of Evga ACX 3.0 1080s for free because he got 1080ti models. I am now wondering what case to get for my RGB themed build as I wanted the S340 Elite but I am afraid that with two 1080s it will get more than toasty inside and will reduce the performance of the cards. The InWin 303, the InWin 101, and the Phanteks 400 TGE are other candidates but as I have used the S340 in my previous build and I like it slightly more. Overall though I cannot make up my mind as to what to buy so I was wondering whether other people who have more experience with these cases and/or running SLI setups would be able to give me some insight into which one to pick.

Corsair Air 540

Phanteks Enthoo Evolve

[MainDisco]

I recently used a Corsair Carbide Series 400C. Was also a great case

[AK918]

Hi everyone!

 

I Just looked at the prices on the air 540 and enthoo evolv but they seem to be just outside of my price range. I guess I forgot to mention that my budget is 100-150 CAD

[man_named_corn]

nzxt h440 is my favorite

 

 

[MainDisco]

9 minutes ago, AK918 said:

Hi everyone!

 

I Just looked at the prices on the air 540 and enthoo evolv but they seem to be just outside of my price range. I guess I forgot to mention that my budget is 100-150 CAD

the corsair 400c is 119 cdn$ on amazon

[Not_Sean]

18 minutes ago, Admiraldeamlich said:

the corsair 400c is 119 cdn$ on amazon

Please don't get a 400C, man do I regret selling my S340 for it. the S340 was such a better case and with the S340 elite I could never advise the 400C 

[AK918]

Upon taking a look at all the recommendations ad i have come to the conclusion that it is now between the P400 tge and the S340 Elite. So out of the two which do you guys think is better?

[21rkosta]

cougar panzer is my recommendation, big, has tempered glass, has a lot of airflow

[AK918]

I just looked at the panzer and it looks perfect! Are there any issues or quirks that I should know about it?

[21rkosta]

@AK918 no e-atx motherboard support, some rads wont work on the top because they are too thick but if you cant fit your rad on the top you could always put it on the front!

[AK918]

Thanks!

[AK918]

I think I'll start a build log. Is there a particular sub forum for them?

[TVwazhere]

10 hours ago, AK918 said:

I think I'll start a build log. Is there a particular sub forum for them?

https://linustechtips.com/main/forum/3-build-logs/

 

Also I know I'm late, but if you like the P400 but want more airflow, you might consider the Enthoo Pro M

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854042