Cases

Would like some opinions and information on cases. My current DS build utilizes the cooler master Haf 932 incorporating liquid cooling. In selecting a new build I love the Aventum along with the Hailstorm 2 cases. My problem is dimensions. Height can be as tall as 26” width is not really an issue. Depth can go up to 23” although 20-22” would be optimal. I will most likely go liquid cooling stage 3 (CPU only). I do want a case that has good air flow with fan placement options. The cases I see in DS configurator that would work are Haf 942 X, really like this case just want a different look. Corsair Obsidion 550D, not really comfortable with the fan options. Black Ops Syndicate, like the case, concerns would be room to swap out HD’s and such. I like the Corsair line but have same problem with dimensions starting with the 700D, 800, and 900D. I know I can request DS builds with a case of my choosing. This is where you all come in. I mentioned the Corsair line, I also have looked at the Ascension cases from Mountain Mods. Again cooling is a concern, yes I would like quite but again not at the expense of cooling/airflow. Ideas, opinions?

Thanks all

Chuck

A couple of cases that might fit your space specs but still work for single 240mm rad for cpu only stage 3 are the 500r and 650d.    A bit tight but for just stage 3 the rad in both cases can fit under the top with reservoir either behind or in place of the removable hdd cages.    The 500r has a side panel 200mm fan to feed air to your cards and the 650d has an optional side mesh panel to mount a 200mm or multiple 120mm fans onto.    Your cpu gets water cooling and the mobo/ video cards get very good airflow.

These are pictures I posted with my review. Hmmm see no way to insert pics or upload. Will try again when I get back. Have to pick up kids from school

would tha 942 Hafx case fit where ur 932 case is? seems you might be blocking the top fan exhaust.

Sorry these pictures are old, space is the same but other things have changed, like I have black lifts under the for corners of the Haf 932 raising it up an additional 3 inches.The bottom of this case is vented in the center bottom.

I have my HAF-X in a setup that is very similar to yours, with little headroom, and my temps have always been great. 

Originally posted by Caymus Solidus as I stated in first post (dimensions) 800D is a bit to long (depth) 24.00" x 9.00" x 24.00" Tidgxor I may get another Haf, great case. What about the Ascension cases from MountainMods?

oops... sry i forgot about that post. let me look at the mountain mods and get back to ya.

I'm assuming that is a custom desk setup you have there. Very nice, I could go for a setup like that except it wouldn't fit in my office.