So torn... Corsair 350D for £95 or Parvum for £130?

Jay85 · 27 Apr 2013 at 22:56

I'm trying to justify the extra £35 for a parvum case! The more I look at it the more I want it, but then again the 350D looks so lush as well. Both can house my watercooling kit with a breeze and both look just as a nice AND include a side window.

Parvum is a little more custom since it's still fairly new but they do such a good job on it. If only the black and red was available now.

Which would you go for? Parvum S1.0 or 350D?

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Vidar · 27 Apr 2013 at 23:05

Personally I would go with the Parvum, though I'd be a touch dubious with the acrylic construction.

Jay85 · 27 Apr 2013 at 23:07

That's what's making me go hmm and arrr, never seen or built in an acrylic type case before so not sure of it's strength and reinforcing for rigidity. Also acrylic type materials tend to scratch more easily and leave faint swirl type marking's.

Wish OCUK would just send me one to look at it before buying lol

OptimaLnrg · 28 Apr 2013 at 00:05

350d for me.

Vidar · 28 Apr 2013 at 00:05

It's just my opinion but at this sort of price point you won't find anything to be all singing and dancing. If you like the look of it and can't afford to up your budget I say go for it..

Leprechaun312 · 28 Apr 2013 at 00:06

its personal preference, what looks good to you

jkb · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:24

I would choose the Parvum especially after seeing the rog theme build they did

Vidar · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:08

I know its probably an egg sucking lesson but have you read and reread product reviews on both cases?

Something Else · 28 Apr 2013 at 15:31

purchase both and then send the one you dont like back?

MatsyLR · 28 Apr 2013 at 15:37

350D, its just gorgeous!

Doomedspeed · 28 Apr 2013 at 19:07

Its a tough choice,

I would be in the same position.

The 300D looks beautiful but the Parvum is just something special..

RogerMesenseless · 28 Apr 2013 at 21:31

I'm also deciding between these two cases. I'm leaning towards the 350D at the moment. But maybe that's because I am not cramming my PC full of watercooling gear. The 350D also looks a bit nicer IMO (the Parvum is not a ugly case by and stretch of the imagination).

davido_labido · 28 Apr 2013 at 21:50

I'd go for the parvum, LOVE the look and feel of them, If I can find someone who wants lan rig, il be building them one using it!

Jay85 · 28 Apr 2013 at 22:22

Vidar said:
I know its probably an egg sucking lesson but have you read and reread product reviews on both cases?

I have but albeit there aren't many out for parvum since it's so new. I would love to get a first hands on feel for the case and do a review on it since im building my rig into it anyway.

Somthing Else said:
purchase both and then send the one you dont like back?

I would love to but unfortunately the 350D isn't out till next month and I kinda want one before the end of this month (pay day).

Jay85 · 28 Apr 2013 at 22:25

I love the parvum because its so small, I can fit it almost anywhere in my room and won't take up vast amounts of room on my desk either.

On the other hand, the 350D looks sleek and not out of place. It's one of those things where you look at it and people think it's classy and wonder what it is.

Had a look today and the black and white one is gone! Sold out! Only 2 white ones left now... wasn't my first choice. I could wrap them I suppose in carbon red.

Something Else · 29 Apr 2013 at 17:07

I had a look at the Parvum case at the ocuk store not long ago.

It really is tiny!!

It comes down to a choice of classy look or endless custom ideas as the parvum case is pretty much modular, if you dont like a panel get them to send you a new one to your specs.

I do want that 350D though.

Jay85 · 30 Apr 2013 at 00:30

So I did a mock up of what I may do:

However on second thought I think I might hide the pump behind the motherboard tray and just expose the reservoir. Looking at getting a bitspower Z-Multi 80mm tank.

Should do nicely.

Everything will cost nearly £180!!!

Doomedspeed · 30 Apr 2013 at 07:27

Looks good, why are they two rads at the front instead of one big one? Do you already own the two little ones?

Id go for the parvum too. Watched a few reviews on the 350D and it looks like corsair cit a few corners, not impressed. Laurens (tasty pc) reveiw summises it well... Give ut a watch if your still undecided.

Tackle_Berry · 30 Apr 2013 at 09:26

That setup looks good, I think with the Parvum you would have something less common, there will be loads of 350D's around soon.

Jay85 · 30 Apr 2013 at 10:06

Doomedspeed said:
Looks good, why are they two rads at the front instead of one big one? Do you already own the two little ones?

Id go for the parvum too. Watched a few reviews on the 350D and it looks like corsair cit a few corners, not impressed. Laurens (tasty pc) reveiw summises it well... Give ut a watch if your still undecided.

I already have the 2 smaller rads which I plan to re-use, just makes more sense rather than having to spend more on something I don't need. Although buying a new rad would mean saving space inside my case and less fittings/tubing. Maybe something to think about in the future.

Ash2097 said:
That setup looks good, I think with the Parvum you would have something less common, there will be loads of 350D's around soon.

I agree, I was looking online for a review for a parvum case but none to be fine at the moment. I might do one and point out the pro's and con's of the case and do a build log video.