[SOLVED] Obsidian 500D vs NZXT H710

[adir98]

I'm building a new rig and I wondered what you guys think of these cases.

I do like the Obsidian 500D better aesthetically, but I don't know if it will perform better than the NZXT one.

I've been told that having a push/pull configuration with the 500D, would be impossible, and that the 500D is poorly built for it's price.

 

[Phaaze88]

Both models are more for aesthetics - a showcase, of sorts - than actual cooling potential. I'm not saying either is terrible, but compared to just about any chassis with open mesh paneling, they will do OK cooling your components.
Heck, the H700 series is NZXT's direct response to the weak cooling potential of the H500 series. A literal brute force method.

Just go with which you like more.

 

[adir98]

Both models are more for aesthetics - a showcase, of sorts - than actual cooling potential. I'm not saying either is terrible, but compared to just about any chassis with open mesh paneling, they will do OK cooling your components.
Heck, the H700 series is NZXT's direct response to the weak cooling potential of the H500 series. A literal brute force method.

Just go with which you like more.

Thank you for your response!
Do you have a case you can recommend that is good aesthetics wise, easy with cable management and great for cooling in the same price range? This will be my first DIY build.

 

[Phaaze88]

Lian Li Lancool II Mesh
Cooler Master's H500, H500M, H500P Mesh
Phanteks Eclipse P600S, Eclipse P500A
Corsair iCUE 4000X