Question NZXT H7 Flow or H7 Flow 2024?

[bejek]

Hi guys,

I have spent tens of hours planning my new dream build. Read hundreds of reviews, made substantiated decision on each part.

It all came to this:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vKWyJy

The last one I need to make: H7 Flow or H7 Flow 2024? My absolutely top priority is as quiet build as possible. With good temps ofc, but in particular quiet.

Money is not the issue (between H7 Flow 2022 and 2024).

What I am thinking about - with 7800x3D and 4080 super - do I actually need bottom fans?

I really don't like that H7 Flow 2024 does not have any dust filters. H7 Flow (non 2024) has. I really think I can use them (have quite a lot of dust in my room).

And maybe if you can give me an advice about case fans (how many, where to put them and exhaust/intake) I would be grateful.

 

[Hellfire13]

If you have a dusty ambience then the 2022 case should be better for you. It has dust filters behind the front and top panel, as well as the PSU intake. You’ll also find a tiny filter underneath the case used for bottom airflow intake, even though there are no fan mounts.
Front intake and rear exhaust thats all the slots you have.

 

[Phaaze88]

What I am thinking about - with 7800x3D and 4080 super - do I actually need bottom fans?

Most case feet aren't tall enough for it to matter much.
The bottom should be cleaned more frequently than other intakes, or it ends up doing even less for cooling.

I really don't like that H7 Flow 2024 does not have any dust filters. H7 Flow (non 2024) has. I really think I can use them (have quite a lot of dust in my room).

The mesh itself acts as a filter. If dust is allowed to accumulate, the double layer of mesh will just lead to worse cooling than the one with a single layer.
Ultimately, it's on you to have a cleaning schedule.

 

[ss_56]

You sound just like me. I want the same CPU and GPU and i also live in a dusty environment
Do you plan on at least an 850watt PSU? I'm having NZXT build mine and the default is an MSI 1000watt. Shouldn't an 850 be more than enough to run our CPU/GPU? Would it hurt anything ya think to get a 1000 watt anyways?
Good luck with your build!