NZXT n450 or CM h500p? Please help me decide

[Ram_2_init0]

Hello,

Below is my build, i have ordered everything except for the case and monitor. Please suggest me a good case for this, i need something that will provide good cooling since im from india my room temps are already high so definitely need a good case. Im torn between the old nzxt n450 or the brand new h500p. Pricing of both the cases are very similar at stores near me. Or if you have any other case for suggestion, please let me know except for Phanteks or Fractal as these are not available anywhere in indian markets.

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DXc2XH)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor]
**CPU Cooler** | [Fractal Design - Celsius S36 87.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler]
**Motherboard** | [Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard]
**Memory** | [G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory]
**Storage** | [Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive]
**Storage** | [Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive]
**Video Card** | [Asus - GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card]
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply]
**Monitor** | [Acer - XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor]

 

[n0ns3ns3]

your best pick would be the Fractal Design Meshify C.

 

[Ram_2_init0]

your best pick would be the Fractal Design Meshify C.

Ya i loved that Case, but as i mentioned in the post. I cant get Fractal or Phanteks case in my place. They are not available anywhere in india, only option is i have to import them which almost doubles the price of the case. So Iam stuck with NZXT , Corsair , Cooler Master and Thermaltake for Cases.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

the H500P is awful case for the airflow.

 

[WildCard999]

I have the Noctis 450 and I like it. If available I would look at the H440 though as I read it's a little bit quieter.

 

[Ram_2_init0]

I have the Noctis 450 and I like it. If available I would look at the H440 though as I read it's a little bit quieter.

Yes i can get either h440 or n450. But i have seen posts saying that 360rad will be a really tight fit on h440 compared to n450. Thats why i was leaning towards n450 since i have Fractal s36 AIO.

 

[WildCard999]

The internals should be the same on both cases so if it fits one it should fit the other but it depends on the radiator as some might be slightly longer or wider then others in the same size range.

 

[Ram_2_init0]

The internals should be the same on both cases so if it fits one it should fit the other but it depends on the radiator as some might be slightly longer or wider then others in the same size range.

My Fractal s36 rad is 30mm thick and the fan is 25mm,So do you think your N450 has 55mm clearance to mount the AIO on top or front ?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

n450 has option to hold 360 rad both in front and on top.
55mm is the normal minimum for the rad+fan thickness, so it should be not a problem at all at least on the front.
with top mount, there could be some clearance issues for MB components like VRM heatsinks or RAM

 

[Ram_2_init0]

n450 has option to hold 360 rad both in front and on top.
55mm is the normal minimum for the rad+fan thickness, so it should be not a problem at all at least on the front.
with top mount, there could be some clearance issues for MB components like VRM heatsinks or RAM

Cool then i guess ima get that. What do you think about Thermaltak view31 tg RGB case? n450 is just 1k costlier than view31 at nearby stores and it seems to have ample room for a 360.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

IMHO, view31 is a shinny toy.
just watch those videos about the H500P to understand a bit more about look vs air flow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGp0I1fw6RI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAzAO9VQPmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwvfRwFx7ZM
the view31 is even worse for the airflow.

 

[WildCard999]

The internals should be the same on both cases so if it fits one it should fit the other but it depends on the radiator as some might be slightly longer or wider then others in the same size range.

My Fractal s36 rad is 30mm thick and the fan is 25mm,So do you think your N450 has 55mm clearance to mount the AIO on top or front ?

I would mount it on top as exhaust, if you mount it in the front your going to need to remove the HDD bays for it to fit.

 

[Ram_2_init0]

IMHO, view31 is a shinny toy.
just watch those videos about the H500P to understand a bit more about look vs air flow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGp0I1fw6RI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAzAO9VQPmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwvfRwFx7ZM
the view31 is even worse for the airflow.

Ya saw the gamers nexus review, but the few other reviews kitguru,tweaktown and some were exactly opposite to that of gamers nexus, so was a little confused. I think its better to with NZXT n450 then. Thanks for your suggestions!!

 

[n0ns3ns3]

GN are among the very few doing proper HW testing. I can even call it scientific.
others, like HardwarCanucks are shooting very beautiful videos with mostly useless testing.
And the last category are those who shoot crappy videos with crappy content.

 

[Ram_2_init0]

GN are among the very few doing proper HW testing. I can even call it scientific.
others, like HardwarCanucks are shooting very beautiful videos with mostly useless testing.
And the last category are those who shoot crappy videos with crappy content.

Damn it, gotta revive this again. My retailer has said the only one NZXT n450 they had is damaged and they are out of stock on other places in my city.
Back to square one again, they have given me this list below as readily available. What would you suggest among these to have better cooling?

Corsair crystal 460x cabinet.
Thermal take X31TG CABINET.
Thermal take view v51 CABINET.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

the view v51 has the best potential due to slightly larger size - more options for the radiator placement. or just easier to place the 360 rad.
460x is just shinny

 

[Ram_2_init0]

the view v51 has the best potential due to slightly larger size - more options for the radiator placement. or just easier to place the 360 rad.
460x is just shinny

Couldnt agree more about the 460x I so wanted to get a core p3 for this build but my room temps and the dust settlement on the case made me back out of it. Srsly wish i could get Phanteks or Fractal in india. Gonna check on the V51 then.