[SOLVED] A good case for my new build (Help)

[Bob1nba]

I'm currently in the process of getting all the hardware I need to build a new gaming rig. Here is what the final build will be as of right now.

Ryzen 5600x
Evga 3070 xc3 black
Asus x570 tuf gaming plus mobo
Nzxt kraken x63 280mm aio
32gb ram 3200mhz
Evga g5 850w psu
970 evo plus 1tb
860 evo 500gb
Seagate 2 tb hdd

I've been looking at the Nzxt h510 elite mid sized case for my build. I was told the case can fit the 280mm aio but its a tight fit and you may have to flip the pump around to make it work. Does anyone know about this case and if this could work out?

I'm also open to suggestions on other cases that would be good for this build. Something in the same price range of 150-200 dollars. I'm just not to keen on the difference between cases.

 

[Dj0gany]

No.
A closed front panel with only a rear and top exhaust fan is not something that i would pair with a 5600X and 3070.
I know it looks clean, but i would priorities airflow first.
My 2 picks are Corsair 4000D Airflow, or Lian Li Lancool Mesh II.

 

[Bob1nba]

No.
A closed front panel with only a rear and top exhaust fan is not something that i would pair with a 5600X and 3070.
I know it looks clean, but i would priorities ariflow first.
My 2 picks are Corsair 4000D Airflow, or Lian Li Lancool Mesh II.

So if I go with the lian li case than I should probanly also go with the 360mm aio instead of 280 correct

 

[Dj0gany]

Yes,which will improve cooling.

 

[Bassman999]

No.
A closed front panel with only a rear and top exhaust fan is not something that i would pair with a 5600X and 3070.
I know it looks clean, but i would priorities ariflow first.
My 2 picks are Corsair 4000D Airflow, or Lian Li Lancool Mesh II.

Those are 2 I was going to recommend also.
And 360mm coolers arent so close in price to 280s.

 

[Dj0gany]

Note that by going with the 4000D Airflow, i would suggest buying this:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-co-9050072-ww-case-fan/p/N82E16835181130 <- for the front panel.
One of these for the rear exhaust: https://www.newegg.com/corsair-co-9...tion=ll120&cm_re=ll120-_-35-181-132-_-Product
And maybe switch up the 240mm AIO for the Corsair one for the top: https://www.newegg.com/p/2YM-000R-0...lix-_-2YM-000R-00111-_-Product&quicklink=true
And then you have your 6 fan ecosystem of fans you can sync up together iCue software.
Perhaps Corsair ram?
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-32gb...mhz&cm_re=32gb_3600mhz-_-20-236-554-_-Product

 

[Karadjgne]

Fractal Design Meshify 2/Compact. Lian-Li Lancool 2 Mesh, Phanteks P400A

 

[Deleted member 2838871]

I know it looks clean, but i would priorities airflow first.
My 2 picks are Corsair 4000D Airflow, or Lian Li Lancool Mesh II.

Now wait a minute... you told me last week I had a clean build but then didn't recommend my case.

Fractal Design Meshify 2

I'll second this. I went with this case for my December build because I wanted a case with plenty of room that featured a mesh front and top with room for a 360mm AIO.

This case is pure win... and I found out a few days after I finished the build that it made the "best cases of 2020" video over at Gamer Nexus and it won their award for "best mechanical design" for how it opens so easily.

I like when others confirm I made a good choice.

I'm also open to suggestions on other cases that would be good for this build. Something in the same price range of 150-200 dollars. I'm just not to keen on the difference between cases.

Can't go wrong with this case... and it's in your price range OP. I paid $180 for it and I think it's dropped a little since then.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...ign_fd_c_mes2a_05_meshify_2_atx_flexible.html

 

[Dj0gany]

Now wait a minute... you told me last week I had a clean build but then didn't recommend my case.



I'll second this. I went with this case for my December build because I wanted a case with plenty of room that featured a mesh front and top with room for a 360mm AIO.

This case is pure win... and I found out a few days after I finished the build that it made the "best cases of 2020" video over at Gamer Nexus and it won their award for "best mechanical design" for how it opens so easily.

I like when others confirm I made a good choice.



Can't go wrong with this case... and it's in your price range OP. I paid $180 for it and I think it's dropped a little since then.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...ign_fd_c_mes2a_05_meshify_2_atx_flexible.html

Link to the thread i responded to?

 

[Deleted member 2838871]

Link to the thread i responded to?

Your build is so clean

Just giving you a hard time man... don't take it personally. I didn't.

 

[Dj0gany]

Just giving you a hard time man... don't take it personally. I didn't.

Just saw it, i responded to your already existing build, which looks super clean imo.
I just know i would never recommend a H510 or its other variants for a new build, so i was curious when you said that : )

 

[Deleted member 2838871]

I just know i would never recommend a H510 or its other variants for a new build, so i was curious when you said that : )

No worries! I agree with you about the H510 and also the elite model... I swear that case is just an upgraded S340 elite which is what I used on my previous build. At the time I just didn't put as much stock into case quality as I did with the recent build and will never make that mistake again. Small with very little room and poor airflow... meh.

 

[Karadjgne]

Hey now, don't knock my shoebox with almost zero airflow lol. 62°C in CB R20...