Zalman Z3 Plus vs Zalman Z5 Plus vs Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus

[RyuuKu]

So at first I was going to go with the Z3 Plus but after searching for a bit I found out that the fans included on this case are horrible (the one who made the review used this exact adjective and said that he kept the front panel off to get a little bit more air inside) so I started looking at other cases and in my ideal for the price I wanted (50€ or less) these were the ones that got my attention.
I do know the Cooler Master one only has a fan on the front but I'm okay with buying it and in the next month or so add an extra fan to the back.
Zalman Z3 Plus (49,90€)
Zalman Z5 Plus (51,90€)
Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (47,10€)
so what do you say, which one is the best?

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

(If the Zalman Z3 Plus has bad fans, make sure the Z5 doesn't use them). I have a case recommendation.
The Corsair graphite 230t is a nice choice and its only slightly more expensive than the Zalman Z5 Plus. My friend has it and he really likes it. It is one of my favorite budget cases. Plus, it has 2 LED fans on the front, and a fan in the back, so you get plenty of cooling. You also get better cable management It comes in several colors too.

Here is a link
http://www.corsair.com/en/graphite-series-230t-windowed-compact-mid-tower-case-rebel-orange.html

 

[RyuuKu]

(If the Zalman Z3 Plus has bad fans, make sure the Z5 doesn't use them). I have a case recommendation.
The Corsair graphite 230t is a nice choice and its only slightly more expensive than the Zalman Z5 Plus. My friend has it and he really likes it. It is one of my favorite budget cases. Plus, it has 2 LED fans on the front, and a fan in the back, so you get plenty of cooling. You also get better cable management It comes in several colors too.

Here is a link
http://www.corsair.com/en/graphite-series-230t-windowed-compact-mid-tower-case-rebel-orange.html

The reason why I made this post was because I couldn't find anything on the Z5 fans, I also found the review about the Z3 fans by luck otherwise I would still buy it. I'm already at my limit with the 50€ and the cheapest 230T in my country is 73€ plus that case has red lighting, which I don't like. But thanks for the answer, I really appreciate it.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

(If the Zalman Z3 Plus has bad fans, make sure the Z5 doesn't use them). I have a case recommendation.
The Corsair graphite 230t is a nice choice and its only slightly more expensive than the Zalman Z5 Plus. My friend has it and he really likes it. It is one of my favorite budget cases. Plus, it has 2 LED fans on the front, and a fan in the back, so you get plenty of cooling. You also get better cable management It comes in several colors too.

Here is a link
http://www.corsair.com/en/graphite-series-230t-windowed-compact-mid-tower-case-rebel-orange.html

The reason why I made this post was because I couldn't find anything on the Z5 fans, I also found the review about the Z3 fans by luck otherwise I would still buy it. I'm already at my limit with the 50€ and the cheapest 230T in my country is 73€ plus that case has red lighting, which I don't like. But thanks for the answer, I really appreciate it.

Well, if I had to pick one of those. It would be bewteen the Z5 and the Cooler Master. You won't want to run a system in the cooler master until it has a back fan.

Here is what I used to compare them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31c6OyKxIfs (CM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VJggZGfbAg (Z5)

I would say that the Z5 has more to offer up front. It seems to have better cable management and it has better cooling right out of the box. Personally, it seems to be the best option. The cable management will depend on if you make use of the tie down points.

So I say, The Zalman Z5 Plus

Check to see if the Corsair Spec 03 is in your budget in your country. The Spec 02 has a red fan in the front, but the 03 has different colors. I am going to be using that for a friend's budget build soon. It is a nice case for the money.

 

[RyuuKu]

Thanks man I was also inclined for that one I find the front of the case really cool

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

Thanks man I was also inclined for that one I find the front of the case really cool

Anytime