Which ITX (or mATX) to buy?

[0v3rl0rd]

I'm planning to build a new ITX system for myself which will serve for some casual gaming and some illustrator/indesign work.

I'm going to buy something like:
1) i5 8600 or Ryzen 7 2700
2) GTX 1060

So I bumped upon these:
1) Fractal Design Define Nano S
2) NZXT H200i
3) Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

As there is not too much of a SIZE difference, I can also consider these:
1) Fractal Design Define Mini C TG
2) NZXT H400i
3) Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX


NOTE: The system is on 24/7, and must be strictly air cooled.

I'm looking for a case with good airflow, silent, and dustfree as much as it can be (I know: positive air pressure, fan filters, etc.).

Any suggestions and ideas are welcome

 

[julienruc]

The NZXT and Fractal Design models you've picked will provide the best air flow. If I'm correct all of them are dust filtered so you'll only need to clean it every now and then.

As for silence, the biggest factor will be the fans. I would suggest going eith BeQuiet Silent Wings fans.

 

[0v3rl0rd]

The NZXT and Fractal Design models you've picked will provide the best air flow. If I'm correct all of them are dust filtered so you'll only need to clean it every now and then.

As for silence, the biggest factor will be the fans. I would suggest going eith BeQuiet Silent Wings fans.

As I do the research, more and more can I see that I've got much more motherboard options when going the mATX way.

Between these two mATX cases:
1) Fractal Design Define Mini C TG
2) NZXT H400i

... which is more dustproof, and better overall?

 

[julienruc]

Honestly, I would rather go for the Meshify C Mini. These two cases have only a tiny bezel on the size of their front panels whereas the one I suggested, the front panel is entirely holed-up. Which will definitely provide better airflow.

In terms of dust filters, it's all pretty standardized so it won't make much of a difference.

But if I had to chose between yours, I'd go with the NZXT H400i but only because I prefer the design. They equally provide more or less the same air flow intake.

 

[wozotife]

yeah, all listed are good, shouldn't make much difference, go with the one you like the most/is cheapest

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I would actually suggest the meshify C mini TG if airflow is a greater priority than noise.