Which of these cases will be the best for my setup?

[MrSquiddy]

Hey!

I'm building a setup and the very last thing I need to pick is the case for it. So I stumbled upon these three amazing looking cases, and I wish to know from you guys which one will be the best option for me to go with.

They are the NZXT Phantom (http://goo.gl/qESsbP), NZXT Phantom 630 Windows Edition (http://goo.gl/oA3AqN) and NZXT Phantom 410 (http://goo.gl/jQYlX6). At this point you might say my options are a little biased (and that's true hehe), but that's due to DEM AESTHETIC LOOKS. I'm very open to new suggestion though

This is my setup:
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Power Supply: SeaSonic X-650W (it didn't have this one on PCPP D:, here's the link to it though -> http://goo.gl/9NBjvG )
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Thanks in advance and cheers!

Edit: And I'm not sure if this is the right section for this post, but I couldn't find a better one 🙁 *new at TH*

Edit2: For now I won't buy a second GPU card, but in a couple years I might. I don't know if that counts in choosing the case or not, but I thought it was a good idea to put it out there xD

 

[Kingbob]

I have the phantom 630 (non windowed because it is much cheaper and has better airflow) and it is the most well designed case I have ever seen. The engineers over at NZXT thought of everything when they designed the 630. It looks sexy in gunmetal and itll last you a really long time. Youll be more than happy with it!

EDIT: now that I look at it, it does look like they are trying to phase out the 630 version I have so it might not be any cheaper.

 

[Spencer1]

I have the Phantom 410. It's a nice case, but I think I got a bit of a lemon, because the side panel vibrates LOUDLY due to the HDD in my system. I'm considering suspending my hard drive with some rubber bands 'till I get a new case hopefully soon.

I'm looking at a Fractal Design R4 or a Corsair 550D, which you should look at if you want a really quiet rig. The Phantoms are designed for airflow and cooling performance, after all. Those 2 cases won't cool quite as well, especially with 2 GPUs, but they're really quiet, and are something to look at.

I don't know if I can provide much of a valid opinion on the 410, because as I said, I got a bad one I think. I have to say it looks nice though, albeit not as professional and minimalist, I guess you could say. I can say that the included fans are pretty good and the fan controller is nice, supporting a lot of fans.

All of that aside, the Phantom 410 and the Phantom line is amazing to work in and build a system in. Cable management is really good, and I would link you a picture to my build on PCPartpicker in the Phantom 410 if it wouldn't look like blatant and obvious advertising. You can find other pictures online to show the cable management, which I thought was quite nice.

I'd look at the 630 or the original Phantom. They're a bit more 'high end' and should be better, although the 410 shouldn't be a slouch. Good luck with whatever you do!

 

[MrSquiddy]

I think I'll go with the 630 WE. Thanks for your replies 😀

 

[Spencer1]

Good luck! I think it will be pretty nice for you.