Can I sacrifice an airflow case if I adopt a Corsair H100?

rogueblade

rogueblade

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Hey guys,

I've got a HAF932 which is an 'airflow f.t.w' case + a Noctua NH-D14 as my CPU cooler.

As great as that combo is for temps, I can't stand for how dusty the inside gets due to the ventilation of the case. Cleaning the D14 is a nightmare.

Previously the Corsair H series couldn't complete with the D14 but it seems like the Corsair H100 is a great contender if not better than the D14 at cooling.

If I buy a new case that is not focused on airflow and put an H1000 on the CPU, are temps going to be alright? I want to maintain decent cooling while cutting back on the airflow and dust build up.
 
Yea but from my understanding a lot of people don't want to bother with the hassle and extra heat that comes from the filters, ie as much finiking with them as it is cleaning a D14 anyway.

I guess what I really want to ask is, is an enclosed, non ventilated case still going to do a good job with a Corsair H100 at keeping my OC'd CPU at decent temps?
 
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