NZXT H440 vs NZXT Phantom?

[bigrigjaden]

Hi. After doing some research for a new build, I have narrowed my case choices down to two choices. The NZXT H440 in white vs the NZXT Phantom, also in white. I love the looks of both cases. With the H440, I love the simply and sleek look. I love the window and the cage display the NZXT. that lights up. With the Phantom, I love the abstract look. It looks very cool with the unique angles. But I don't like that they charge extra for a window or I would have to mod it. I've read a bit on airflow, but different things have been said. I am doing air cooling. I'd just like to know if there are any noticeable/large differences between the two cases, other than aesthetics. I plan to get the case within the next couple of days, as all my new parts will be arriving very very soon! Both cases are $100 at MicroCenter, which makes the decision even harder!

H440: http://www.microcenter.com/product/429659/H440_White_Full_Tower_Chassis_w-_Window

Phantom: http://www.microcenter.com/product/357935/Crafted_Series_Phantom_ATX_Full_Tower_Gaming_Computer_Case

My Future Specs:
i5-4690K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Asus Z97-AR ATX MOBO
Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB
G.Skill Sniper 16GB (2x8)
EVGA 600B PSU
MSI GTX 970 100ME

Thanks!!

Let me know if the links to the cases don't work.

 

[DiabILIQue he]

Well i would take Phantom personally, its much bigger case, it has more space for fans (6 fan bays ) when H440 has 4 fan bays , it has more Internal 3.5" Bays and something what H440 doesnt have External 5.25" Bays but Phantom doesnt have have Internal 2.5" Bays and External Slim Drive Bays , it has H440 . its everything what i see and hey Phantom looks more badass xD

 

[DiabILIQue he]

sry if i said it weird or something english is not my main language

 

[Darkbreeze]

You said nothing weird and which case you choose depends largely on your preferences since they're both really good cases. If you like the flashy looks of the Phantom and need Blu-ray or DVD optical or 5.25" drive bays, then go with the Phantom. If you're not big on flashy cases and don't need the optical drive bays, then go with the H440 as it's a much quieter case.

Another really good option is the Fractal Design Define R5 and R5 Blackout editions, which have a similar aesthetic as the H440 but actually have a swingout front panel with drive bays behind it.

 

[bigrigjaden]

Thanks darkbreeze and DiabILIQue he for the responses!

 

[Darkbreeze]

Anytime bigrig.