Hi, I’m building a new machine within the next couple months and am trying to decide on a case. I’m not going to be water cooling and am averse to AIOs, I’m planning on using an NH-D15 G2.
I’m currently considering the Fractal Design Torrent Compact or the Lian Li o11 Dynamic. The Torrent seems better for my needs but I have a couple concerns. The 180mm fans in front are a non-standard size and so more difficult to swap, there’s no Noctua 180mm afaik. I’m sensitive to sound, especially high pitched, so I’m wondering what people’s experience with the stock fans are. What’s the volume like and what’s the nature of the sound? The airflow shouldn’t be an issue - everyone seems to say it’s best in class. Are the bottom fans or other optional fans worthwhile, or is the stock configuration ideal? I’ll be using a 5070 TI most likely.
I’ve also seen consistent complaints about cable management on the Torrent Compact. I don’t mind some difficult cable management as long as it all fits, and I’m only using the one PCIe slot. Do you need an extension to get power to the card from underneath the board?
Any other recommendations are of course appreciated. Thank you!
I’m currently considering the Fractal Design Torrent Compact or the Lian Li o11 Dynamic. The Torrent seems better for my needs but I have a couple concerns. The 180mm fans in front are a non-standard size and so more difficult to swap, there’s no Noctua 180mm afaik. I’m sensitive to sound, especially high pitched, so I’m wondering what people’s experience with the stock fans are. What’s the volume like and what’s the nature of the sound? The airflow shouldn’t be an issue - everyone seems to say it’s best in class. Are the bottom fans or other optional fans worthwhile, or is the stock configuration ideal? I’ll be using a 5070 TI most likely.
I’ve also seen consistent complaints about cable management on the Torrent Compact. I don’t mind some difficult cable management as long as it all fits, and I’m only using the one PCIe slot. Do you need an extension to get power to the card from underneath the board?
Any other recommendations are of course appreciated. Thank you!