Black or White PC Case? Working with RGB LEDS.

[BasicallyNuclear]

I'm going for an RGB themed build but I would like to know how the leds will work in either case? Will they be really dark in a black case or really bright that it will illuminate an entire room that is dark in a white case? Also I know my Mobo is Straight Overkill.

Oh and I hear the NZXT S340 Elite White has an overly "plasticky" look. Can someone explain that?

The Build In Question:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.35 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($376.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GALAX HOF 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($200.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($419.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT Aer RGB120 61.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: NZXT Aer RGB140 71.6 CFM 140mm Fan ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: NZXT Hue+ RGB Colour Changing Internal LED Controller ($59.99 @ B&H)
Other: CableMod E-Series ModFlex Full Cable Kit for EVGA G2, P2 & T2 - Black / White ($72.00)
Total: $1894.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-09 12:15 EST-0500

 

[scout_03]

white after a long period then to get yellow did you check the black and blue for your led rgb option .

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The S340 Elite is not a case I would recommend. The Eclipse P400S (built in RGB is compatible with the Asus Aurora system as well as other MoBo manufacturer LED systems which makes the $60 Hue system an unnecessary expense.) Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQvWeqo7XBw

As for the build, if I were to change just one thing, I'd lose the WD Blue and replace it with a 7200 rpm SSHD (HD w/ built in SSD):

1. Performance:

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/hdd-charts-2013/-17-PCMark-7-Gaming,2915.html

The SSHD is 50% faster than the WD Black ... the Blue is quite a ways behind that.

SSD Boots Windows in 15.6 seconds
SSHD Boots Windows in 16.5 seconds
HD Boots Windows in 21,2 seconds

2. The WD Blue has a 2 year warranty / the SSHD has 5

3. I don't have data for the Blue but the failure rate on the WD Black is 0.45%, and it's 0.43 % on the SSHD.

As for the color.... I like white, have several here in my home office, also several black oldest being circa 2013. Note that these are painted cases, as opposed to colored plastic like the old IBM PC which would yellow in sunlight. And although the cases here have exposed plastic parts like Bay covers and front panels, we have observed no change in color over time (Enthoo Luxe, Enthoo Primo, Emtho Pro)

More reviews on the Eclipse:

Perfect value Silent case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXmR9QerOY

This case is banging
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQAcw0rervw

Nailed it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aJzKiizvJI

 

[scout_03]

very nice case you found there JackNaylorPE .

 

[BasicallyNuclear]

white after a long period then to get yellow did you check the black and blue for your led rgb option .

Even if it is not in the direct sun it will still fade over time?

 

[scout_03]

yes it will .

 

[BasicallyNuclear]

yes it will .

How long do you think it will take until it begins to change?

 

[Mike3k24]

The S340 Elite is not a case I would recommend. The Eclipse P400S (built in RGB is compatible with the Asus Aurora system as well as other MoBo manufacturer LED systems which makes the $60 Hue system an unnecessary expense.) Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQvWeqo7XBw

As for the build, if I were to change just one thing, I'd lose the WD Blue and replace it with a 7200 rpm SSHD (HD w/ built in SSD):

1. Performance:

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/hdd-charts-2013/-17-PCMark-7-Gaming,2915.html

The SSHD is 50% faster than the WD Black ... the Blue is quite a ways behind that.

SSD Boots Windows in 15.6 seconds
SSHD Boots Windows in 16.5 seconds
HD Boots Windows in 21,2 seconds

2. The WD Blue has a 2 year warranty / the SSHD has 5

3. I don't have data for the Blue but the failure rate on the WD Black is 0.45%, and it's 0.43 % on the SSHD.

As for the color.... I like white, have several here in my home office, also several black oldest being circa 2013. Note that these are painted cases, as opposed to colored plastic like the old IBM PC which would yellow in sunlight. And although the cases here have exposed plastic parts like Bay covers and front panels, we have observed no change in color over time (Enthoo Luxe, Enthoo Primo, Emtho Pro)

More reviews on the Eclipse:

Perfect value Silent case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXmR9QerOY

This case is banging
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQAcw0rervw

Nailed it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aJzKiizvJI

Hm, what don't you like about the S340 Elite?

 

[scout_03]

it will depend of the temp in house also humidity level i would in 1 or 2 years max .