Best case for airflow cooling ?

[Wraith]

This is quite an impossible thing for any one average member to answer, unless of cause they happen to own every case and have performed air flow diagnostics to get definitive results.

I'd be inclined to say any case that has twin intake fans, one rear and 2 - 3 roof mounts for exhaust would be more than enough to get you the cooling performance you're looking for.

Any of the Corsair Obsidian or Air series, NZXT Phantom series or H440, Fractal R series and Enthoo cases would be where I would look, the difficult part then is choosing which case to run with.

 

[Insurance]

This is quite an impossible thing for any one average member to answer, unless of cause they happen to own every case and have performed air flow diagnostics to get definitive results.

I'd be inclined to say any case that has twin intake fans, one rear and 2 - 3 roof mounts for exhaust would be more than enough to get you the cooling performance you're looking for.

Any of the Corsair Obsidian or Air series, NZXT Phantom series or H440, Fractal R series and Enthoo cases would be where I would look, the difficult part then is choosing which case to run with.

Talking airflow, a H440 wouldn't be the first case that comes to mind. I have read, heard and seen many stories of air-starving components (due to in-take restrictions) in that particular case. I'd put the H440 at the bottom of those mentioned.

A lovely looking case though!

 

[Dark NighT]

Talking airflow, a H440 wouldn't be the first case that comes to mind. I have read, heard and seen many stories of air-starving components (due to in-take restrictions) in that particular case. I'd put the H440 at the bottom of those mentioned.

A lovely looking case though!

I must be doing something good then on my h440, even in one of the hottest heatwaves this summer it managed to keep my pc cool and quiet and ive got the standard case fans + 2 in the roof which came from another H440 front, all on 7 volts.

 

[Wraith]

Talking airflow, a H440 wouldn't be the first case that comes to mind. I have read, heard and seen many stories of air-starving components (due to in-take restrictions) in that particular case. I'd put the H440 at the bottom of those mentioned.

A lovely looking case though!

Yes and no, it'll take 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm front fans, the restrictions are minimal.

Now if you were to load up every drive bay with a HDD then yes I can see the problem but if they are empty then simply remove them, hey presto unrestricted flow. It's all about drive and fan placement in the H440.

 

[Doomslayer]

If it was me i would be looking at the H440 or the Define S

OFF TOPIC

I don't understand why people want to buy out dated cases now.

 

[Insurance]

I'm just saying what i have been "hearing" around me.

I've read some reviews that mention the lack of airflow due to lack of a proper mesh on the front, fans not getting enough fresh air. And the drive-bays blocking the stream of air but that's an easy fix by removing some of the bays. I have even read some people removing their front-panel to help out the fans.

Initially I was planning on buying a H440 for my current build but decided to stick with my Carbide 540 because of negative comments on the airflow of the H440.

Anyway, I am glad for the people that have one and say the opposite. I trully love that case and i was only one click away from ordering it myself.

 

[NeverBackDown]

It's a great case. Get some decent fans and you will be fine. Could always mod it too if you wanted more airflow if you were really concerned.

 

[Dawelio]

How about the Corsair Vengeance C70?

 

[Doomslayer]

How about the Corsair Vengeance C70?

Well the C70 is kinda dated now compare to the H440 & Define S Maybe the C70 was a flop cause there hasn't been an updated version since it first came out in 2012.

 

[Dawelio]

Well the C70 is kinda dated now compare to the H440 & Define S Maybe the C70 was a flop cause there hasn't been an updated version since it first came out in 2012.

True, but still has quite good airflow though

 

[Doomslayer]

True, but still has quite good airflow though

Yeah that maybe true but in 3 years there has been no price drop (here) to me it's a over priced case now.

 

[Dawelio]

Yeah that maybe true but in 3 years there has been no price drop (here) to me it's a over priced case now.

Yah, just looked at it myself and same thing here mate.

 

[Doomslayer]

Yah, just looked at it myself and same thing here mate.

Yeah, There should have been a price drop on the C70 bye now, There are cases now on the market that have the same amount of air flow or even better ones for the same price or cheaper.

 

[Dicehunter]

I'm guessing you live in the states as you said dollars so how about the Corsair Air 540 at $139.99 ?

Had one myself and they are brilliant cases for airflow, Only reason I moved from that to a 780T is I prefer tall cases


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9022&cm_re=corsair_540-_-11-139-022-_-Product