Yeah, the Haf X is a very good case (one of the best) in terms of cooling and noise levels (IIRC?), shame that it is butt ugly though 
(IMO)
Kmetek, the only worthy upgrades from the P182 [I also have this case] (IMO) on that list there, is the:
- shinibo XL
- corsair 650D
The cooling and the noise levels in theory should be very good given the specs of the case and the fans, which are being used. My Raider is much quieter than a stock P182 (all fans on low, except the bottom hard drive/PSU fan, it is set to medium), so the shinobi XL should be as quiet if not a lot quieter.
The major downside, is that the side panels will be no where near the quality of the P182 side panels (although many cases will be in the same boat regarding this)
I really like the 650D as well and would personally use it as my main case out of them all due to the more professional finish overall and the features. However, I would replace the front fan (and probably the top fan) with a coolermaster 200mm megaflow fan instead (19db!!!
). But this case is a bit smaller than the P182, not that it would be an issue at all with long GPUs etc. but just in case you are someone who likes to have a lot of room
EDIT:
Perhaps worth waiting for the 550D as well? Looks similar to the P182 (but MUCH better looking IMO) and concentrates on noise levels A LOT! Will probably be my next case depending on reviews.
(IMO)Kmetek, the only worthy upgrades from the P182 [I also have this case] (IMO) on that list there, is the:
- shinibo XL
- corsair 650D
The cooling and the noise levels in theory should be very good given the specs of the case and the fans, which are being used. My Raider is much quieter than a stock P182 (all fans on low, except the bottom hard drive/PSU fan, it is set to medium), so the shinobi XL should be as quiet if not a lot quieter.
The major downside, is that the side panels will be no where near the quality of the P182 side panels (although many cases will be in the same boat regarding this)
I really like the 650D as well and would personally use it as my main case out of them all due to the more professional finish overall and the features. However, I would replace the front fan (and probably the top fan) with a coolermaster 200mm megaflow fan instead (19db!!!
). But this case is a bit smaller than the P182, not that it would be an issue at all with long GPUs etc. but just in case you are someone who likes to have a lot of room EDIT:
Perhaps worth waiting for the 550D as well? Looks similar to the P182 (but MUCH better looking IMO) and concentrates on noise levels A LOT!
Will probably be my next case depending on reviews.
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Remember reading reviews at the time and that was one of the main things that they all stated. Plus the corsair looks smaller with all the equipment fitted in as opposed to the P182 
