NZXT Phantom vs Cooler master HAF
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Lorem-Ipsum
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I am wondering for my new build whether to get the cooler master HAF 922 with the side window or the NZXT Phantom (in white)
Which one would be best for air flow and which looks more aesthetically pleasing!
Thanks
The HAF has better airflow. The asthetics are up to you. Personally I really like sleek cases like the Phantom. Some people hate them.
As the Phantom is bigger you will have more room in it to work.
I could not agree anymore. It's all personal preference, but between the two, I would as well select the Phantom.
pursuinginsanity
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It's not quite that simple, though. According to this review by Bit-tech http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/08/04/nzxt-phantom-case-review/2 The Phantom actually has better airflow -for the CPU.- That is, the CPU temps were better in the Phantom than in the HAF X. The HAF gets better GPU temps, I believe it has a special ducting just for that purpose.
That said, I'd say they're about the same when it comes to airflow, especially if you add a front 140mm to the 4 it comes with.
Aesthetics are all up to you, I own a Phantom, and wouldn't trade it for ten HAFs. The Coolermaster cases are hideous. The Phantom is also quite a bit cheaper here in the states. 200 USD as opposed to 110-140 USD. It's a no brainer if you like the NZXTs looks.
