Spec me an AirCooling Case Thread

Gtiracer

Gtiracer

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Looking for a case and unfortunately im quite fussy

Has to have good air cooling - Im coming from a HAF-x
Under £200
Must be either a full tower or a Large Midi
Love the look of the tempered glass designs but i think airflow would be awful in some of them
Must have a window of some sort, the bigger the better.
Ideally would like 3 x 140mm fans in the front but not a must

Haf x is getting on a bit now but I love how it has kept my components cool and has plenty of airflow. I looked at the H500p and I dont think it will have the airflow i need, I also looked at the mastercase maker 5t and I think airflow will be restricted with that large panel in front of the fans. Otherwise I love the look of them both
 
These have done very well temperature-wise in reviews:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £373.34
(includes shipping: £22.50)



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CPU cooler height in the Redline is a bit restrictive at 158mm.

You could always do the simple mesh mod on the H500P as well.


Or the Fractal Meshify referenced in the vid.

Corsair Air cases are good but cube style.
 
Gtiracer said:
I also looked at the mastercase maker 5t and I think airflow will be restricted with that large panel in front of the fans.
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You know that air is very low viscosity fluid doing effortlessly all kinds of bends in its path if there aren't notable restrictions?
Average stamped "hole plates" in front fans are bigger airflow obstacle/turbulence noise source than few bends in path of airflow.
 
Danny75 said:
These have done very well temperature-wise in reviews:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £373.34
(includes shipping: £22.50)



​

CPU cooler height in the Redline is a bit restrictive at 158mm.

You could always do the simple mesh mod on the H500P as well.


Or the Fractal Meshify referenced in the vid.

Corsair Air cases are good but cube style.
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HI Thanks for the suggestions,

For me, THe Redline and Meshify are too Small really, I like big towers, but the PRimera look slike a good possibilty with allowance for 3 x 140mm in the front.

I have looked at the H500P but IM not going to buy a brand new case and start hacking it about im afraid.

EsaT said:
You know that air is very low viscosity fluid doing effortlessly all kinds of bends in its path if there aren't notable restrictions?
Average stamped "hole plates" in front fans are bigger airflow obstacle/turbulence noise source than few bends in path of airflow.
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Im Sorry it may be the translation if English is not your first language but I think i get what you're saying, but for me its a definite preference and if there is a panel in front of the fans, it will hinder cooling somewhat, whether it be a little or a lot. But I have seen reviews that support this theory and show the cooling benefits of removing said front panels. So for me, it is a must to have vents at the front.


Since writing this thread I have been researching and am now considering the Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 or the Riotoro CR1288 (sadly not available from OCUK) but the Primera has now been added to the options so thanks
 
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