Aurora 570 vs Antec 900

[GregI]

Im currently in a bit of a dilemma here. I basically have my components sorted out and just need a case that i basically will not need to upgrade again no matter what i put in. I have interest in the Gigbayte 3D Aurora 570 and Antec 900 "Ultimate Gamers Case".

However, each case has it's pros and cons. Gigabyte has a tool less design and cables can be hidden easily and has a front ventilation fan and 2 120mm fans at the back which may produce good airflow but maybe not. The Antec has so many fans ive lost count but ive heard people have had to drill holes in the case in an effort to just hide cables.

Should i take a clean case, moderate airflow over a slightly cluttered case with fantastic airflow?

 

[Meridian]

I have one of each. You are correct that each has its faults. The Nine Hundred is a very effective cooler, cable chaos or not. It's also pretty small. But that in turn means that working inside is hard, and routing cables difficult. The Aurora is huge (plenty of room to work inside), but quieter (a lot) than the Antec. It's also a good cooler as far as I can see (I'm running a quad in the Antec but only a duo in the Gigabyte). My main criticism of the Gigabyte is the slightly below-par manufacturing - I keep getting resonance vibrations from something and the side panel doesn't fit very well.

If I needed to buy another case I don't think I'd buy either of them. But I'd put the Antec very slightly ahead if that was the only choice. Certainly if either small size or cooling matter most. If ease of use and tidiness matter more, then the Gigabyte.


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