QUICKFIRE ROUND! WHICH mATX CASE DO I BUY?!

CharlieRich

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Wassup fellow Overclockers,

So my current PC is all neatly tucked away inside a Parvum S2.0 and I'm looking to revamp it a bit and chuck it all inside a new mATX chassis.

I have the black and white version and it really is a superb piece of kit. Brilliantly made and easy to build in, but I'm just getting a bit bored of it to be honest. I'll probably chuck it on the Members Mart when I qualify for access.

Anyway, been looking at some new cases and I really can't decide on a winner. Was wondering if any of you guys own any of them and think they have an edge over the competition.

I love the whole clean design aspect of modern cases (Fractal, Corsair etc) so anything along those lines is being considered! Also the new case needs to accommodate the 240mm rad on my H100 CPU cooler.

(Ooh and I do quite want a side window, I've spent far too much money and time on fancy cable sleeving and colour matching components to not show them off!)

Let me know which one you'd choose and why, and if I've missed any crackers!

Cheers

SO, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS:


Xigmatek Aquila

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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv

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Corsair Obsidian 350D

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Corsair Carbide Series Air 240

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Fractal Design Node 804 w/side window (not on OCUK, I know!)

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Your feedback is appreciated!
 
Built a system in the 240 for my brother. Excellent little case and will likely provide the best cooling out of those listed due to its design.
 
The AIR240 or the Phnateks, but not the AIR240 if you want to use a air cooler (restricted height) and also some GFX cards do not fit it as they have heatpipes that stick out the side.
 
I know it's not one of the options you've posted, but how about a hex gear r40? Preorders will open soon
 
stulid said:
The AIR240 or the Phnateks, but not the AIR240 if you want to use a air cooler (restricted height) and also some GFX cards do not fit it as they have heatpipes that stick out the side.
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Thats worth noting, thanks! But don't think that would be an issue with my H100i...

So its between the Air 240 and the Phankteks!
 
CharlieRich said:
Any particular reason for that or..?
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I think both the build quality and the looks of the phanteks cases are amazing, they really are very nice cases with some awesome ideas in them that work really well. They are also very good for watercooling which is also a big plus point for me.

tbh, both cases are great choices, I would just prefer the phanteks one myself
 
Phanteks....i was in the same boat as you a few months back i got it down between the air 240 and the phanteks, I opted for the air 240 although its a lovely case it doesnt have the same quality feel as the phanteks (my friend has the white version) the only reason i went for the air 240 is i was thinking about better airflow and i wasnt aure at the time how the phanteks faired
 
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