Is the Zalman Z11 a Good Case?

[JesusFTW]

I'm building a PC with an FX6350, R9 270X and a Titan triple copper heat-pipe cooler and I want to get the Zalman Z11 and I was wondering how good the cooling and noise levels are and how good the case is in general.

 

[WaSquids]

The case is 'ok'. Not bad for £50, but not awesome. Careful of the length of gpu as i think 290mm is the max. It's not bad, but for £10/20 you could also look at...

Corsair 300r

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Carbide-Series-CC-9011017-WW-Windowed/dp/B008B6ONXA/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1388701797&sr=1-2&keywords=Corsair+300r

200r

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-Case/dp/B00FSDNWT0/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1388701822&sr=1-2&keywords=Corsair+200r

Arc midi v2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352031

Bit finex prodigy (has same gpu size restriction as Zalman)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-Shinobi-Midi-Tower-Chassis/dp/B004ULZADM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1388701966&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Bit+finex+shinobi

In the end its upto you in regards to design/looks&features. Personally i would go for the fractal or corsair, but the Zalman will be fine. I just prefer the fractal for the removable hdd bay(or corsairs missing hdd bay), cable routing etc...

Hope it helps!

(not sure on cooler fittings for zalman-max size etc...)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I like the z12 plus better , but the 11 is decent.

 

[WaSquids]

I like the z12 plus better , but the 11 is decent.

I do like the window designs on those Zalmans, the Z9 i quite liked too(but with the window, not grill)

 

[JesusFTW]

I've also seen the CM 690II, would that be better than the Zalman?

 

[JesusFTW]

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