NZXT Phantom 410 or Cooler Master Storm Enforcer

[Eddie K]

I'm doing a custom build gaming computer.Which case should I get?
The Cooler Master Storm Enforcer is a great dedicated gaming case but the NZXT Phantom 410 just looks amazing and it has great reviews as well for gaming, and I don't mind paying the extra 40-50$ for the NZXT. However, it'll be a problem to fit my EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card in the NZXT Phantom 410 because "In order to fit, the EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card may require removing drive bays from the NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case. The case only supports video cards up to 230mm in length without removing drive bays, while the video card is 254mm long" according to PC Partpicker's compatibility section.

So which case is better for my build? Can I still get the NZXT? Or will it not allow me to add in my SSD, HHD or something else?
Another thing is airflow. The NZXT only has one fan that is smaller than the Cooler Master fans (yes more than one fan). So the Cooler Master seems to win in terms of keeping the system cool, especially for when I OC my CPU and GPU. BUT THE NZXT IS JUST SUCH A SLEEK LOOKING CASE! x.x and honestly, that's the only reason that makes me consider it even with all the other cons.

Here is my build:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/TWcK23

Cooler Master Storm Enforcer
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc1000kwn1

NZXT Phantom 410
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410w1

Thanks,

Eddie

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

My son owns the Storm Enforcer it's a nice case , but like you said the look of the 410 sells it.

 

[xXDahChubChubXx]

Go with what works with your build the best (i.e does the GPU fit because I think the 770 is a long card) and probably most important which case looks the best to you and then base your choice off that I

 

[Rationale]

I have the NZXT Phantom 410 (gunmetal color), and I don't know anything about the Storm Enforcer, but the Phantom 410 is a great case.

First, the PC Part Picker max video card length on the 410 is wrong. I have a 243mm graphics card, but it fits fine with over an inch of clearance without removing any drive bays. PC Part Picker even gives me a compatibility warning, but it's not accurate.

Second, even if you did for some reason have to remove the middle drive bay rack, there'd still be 3-4 drive bays left in the bottom.

Third, about the fans... My Phantom 410 came with 3 fans, one 140mm intake in the front, one 120mm outtake at the back, and one 140mm outtake at the top. From the Newegg page, it looks like the white version comes with those same 3 fans as well. Ofc, I've replaced those fans anyway and added more, but the point is I think it comes with 3, not 1.

Fourth, the Phantom 410 has a simple fan controller built into the top. You can connect like 7-8 fans to it, and it'll reduce or increase the power going to the fans to change the speed even if they're not PWM. It's much easier than trying to pin mod or trying to find a motherboard with several fan connectors.

 

[Eddie K]

Thanks for everyone's input! Rationale finalized my decision so 410 it is!