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Fractal's Define (mini) r4? I know it's repetitive, but it'a a very decent case

 

And otherwise you could look at something like a CoolerMaster HAF (something) generally those have pretty good airflow

or go with something else from Corsair ;)

 

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What's his budget?

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Fractal's Define (mini) r4? I know it's repetitive, but it'a a very decent case

 

And otherwise you could look at something like a CoolerMaster HAF (something) generally those have pretty good airflow

or go with something else from Corsair ;)

 

Hope this helps.

 

Mini is not ATX.

 

CM HAF, some people said the airflow was not so good, despite it's name.

 

Everything else from Corsair has windows xD

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Max 120$

 

Then I would probably recommend the Fractal Design Define R4.  Outstanding case.

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You can look into the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 with the solid side panel. I have used the original Arc Midi in the past and I can definitely say it is an awesome case so I expect its successor to be.

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It's just the airflow doesen't seem great? And h100i fits with any motherboard?

 

Airflow is actually pretty good.  There is a good bit of room in the front between the fans and the front of the case.  If you're still concerned with airflow, maybe look at the Fractal Design Arc Midi.  Fractal's Arc line is intended for excellent airflow.

 

As far as the H100i, it should fit most motherboards.  I can't think of any off the top of my head that it won't fit.  AIO compatibility is more of an issure with cases rather than motherboards, but both the R4 and Arc Midi can fit them easily.

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You can look into the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 with the solid side panel. I have used the original Arc Midi in the past and I can definitely say it is an awesome case so I expect its successor to be.

 

And yes, what he said. ^^^   (R2 for the Midi)

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Airflow is actually pretty good.  There is a good bit of room in the front between the fans and the front of the case.  If you're still concerned with airflow, maybe look at the Fractal Design Arc Midi.  Fractal's Arc line is intended for excellent airflow.

 

As far as the H100i, it should fit most motherboards.  I can't think of any off the top of my head that it won't fit.  AIO compatibility is more of an issure with cases rather than motherboards, but both the R4 and Arc Midi can fit them easily.

 

Yeah well exactly, heard storied that the VRM on MOBO or cooling mosfets (i think?) was like to tall and since the case is not offset for the rad it as blocking.

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Yeah well exactly, heard storied that the VRM on MOBO or cooling mosfets (i think?) was like to tall and since the case is not offset for the rad it as blocking.

 

Yeah it can heppen, particularly if you have a large heatsink on the VRM.  There are a couple of easy solution to this though.  First, most of the issues people had with this was when they were using the H100i in a push/pull config.  You can go with just a push or better yet (in my opinion) a pull only configuration.  Secondly, I've seen quite a few pictures where people have adjusted their AIO coolers to be offset by using the large hex-holed grill on top.  Apparently, the holes line up pretty closely and they are big enough for the screws to fit.

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Yeah well exactly, heard storied that the VRM on MOBO or cooling mosfets (i think?) was like to tall and since the case is not offset for the rad it as blocking.

 

Of course you could always just go with the Arc Midi R2 and have great airflow AND offset mounts for the rad.

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If you want some absurd airflow, the Tempest 210 is great for that. 

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He doesen't wants "absurd" airflow, he wants like good airflow, what would be good enough for a gamer with decent parts like 4670k, AMD 280x.

 

Then either Fractal case would work just fine.

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He doesen't wants "absurd" airflow, he wants like good airflow, what would be good enough for a gamer with decent parts like 4670k, AMD 280x.

Some nice value cases that have just about anything you should need would be the Source 210 Elite, 200r, and Antec One.

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It's just the airflow doesen't seem great? And h100i fits with any motherboard?

 

The airflow is more than fine in the R4, especially if one removes the middle drive bay and moves the lower drive bay over.

 

The Corsair 550D is an equally quiet case with decent airflow. It's a little more expensive.

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Some nice value cases that have just about anything you should need would be the Source 210 Elite, 200r, and Antec One.

 

Having personally built a system in the Corsair 200R, I can vouch for this.

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Fractal Define R4, Fractal Arc Midi, Corsair 200R/300R, NZXT Source 210 / 210 Elite / 220, NZXT Tempest 210 / 410, NZXT H230 / H2 / H630. I can personally vouch for the source 210.

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So my friend want a ATX  case that doesn't has windows and good airflow. I was hinking about the 330r. You guys have any other choices?

yeah ive got the 300r quiet version and it has a 140mm already in and i use the standard ones in there also a h100i but should be replacing the fans with sp 120 soon:D

 

its good for what you need in other words

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yeah ive got the 300r quiet version and it has a 140mm already in and i use the standard ones in there also a h100i but should be replacing the fans with sp 120 soon:D

 

its good for what you need in other words

 

Ok, but what do you mean "300r quiet version"?

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