Corsair 800D or CM Haf-X

[mraerosmith1981]

I have both of these cases, but im not sure which way to lean so I want some opinions.

Im aiming for a good balance of silence and OC ability, the spec is as follows.

Core i7 2700K
2 x MSI GTX 560Tti twin frozrs in SLI
3 hd's
2 ssd's
16gb ram
blu-ray optical

I have a choice of HSF for the cpu

A corsair h100 or a be-quiet dark rock pro advanced. (I should have mentioned I already own both)

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[beejjacobs]

Both very good cases. Tbh I'd pick the one you prefer the look of. That being said, from the specs I think the HAFX has more fans in its default config, so may be better for cooling.

As far as a cooler, this is pretty much the best you can get without a full W/C loop I think:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produ...&catid=57&sortby=nameasc&subid=1395&mfrid=601
and it's cheaper than an h100!

review:
http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/phanteks_ph_tc14pe_cpu_cooler_review,1.html

 

[Cleeecooo]

As far as a cooler, this is pretty much the best you can get without a full W/C loop I think:

CORRECT!!!

OP, if you can't return the H100 under DSR, then i guess you may aswell keep it, but i'd get the 800D if you plan on going full water.

The elysium is, IMO, the HAF, but better.

 

[stulid]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-020-AL&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

A new potential champion and its cheaper

 

[KiiYzOo]

you should take a look at this too, awesome case for the money, there is a white windowed version coming out soon too

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-240-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

 

[stulid]

you should take a look at this too, awesome case for the money, there is a white windowed version coming out soon too

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-240-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

Very nice indeed, time to add a vid from TTL,

 

[mraerosmith1981]

ok but since I already own the HAF-X and the 800D , which 1 would most people keep and why??

 

[stulid]

Air cooling = HafX

Watercooling = 800D.

 

[RJC]

Using the 800d with watercooling, did not have any temperature issues with air cooling.
Had a overclocked i7 920 with the TRUE with a Sharkoon fan.

 

[Cleeecooo]

Air cooling = HafX

Watercooling = 800D.

I'd keep the 800D regardless as it's decent for air and pretty good for water whereas the HAF is good for air but dissapointing for water

 

[stulid]

I'd keep the 800D regardless as it's decent for air and pretty good for water whereas the HAF is good for air but dissapointing for water

I prefer my answer as its correct.