Recommendation on Mid/Full Size Tower Upgrade

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masterosok

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I decided to upgrade my case and make my PC internals more aesthetically pleasing. I prefer clean designs. Something with a good deal of cable management room. I would prefer a PSU shroud but not required. Removable HDD cages and HDD mount on the back of the motherboard tray. I am also leaning toward a tempered glass model (one-sided).

Here are some of the cases I am considering:

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002734

https://www.nzxt.com/products/s340-elite-black

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-p400s.html


Just curious if anyone has any other recommendations for similar models or if there are any cases that are set to be released soon that I should consider.
 
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I personally have and love the Fractal Design Define R5, but I think the Define S would probably meet your needs better as it has HDD mounts on the back of the motherboard tray. They also have a very clean and understated look, which for me was the appeal. I chose the model that doesn't have a side panel window because of the sound dampening material used on the non-windowed side panels. No PSU shield though. They also don't offer tempered glass yet. :(

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-s-window
 
Guarana [BAWLS] said:
If you're looking at the Phanteks, the Enthoo Evolv is damned smexy.
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I did watch a few reviews on that one. I looks like a great case. Are there any specific advantages for this one over the Eclipse P400STG? From what I can tell the main difference beside the aesthetic design is that its a bit smaller (fewer fans, etc..).

I like the look of the Eclipse a bit better (and the included lighting) but functionality is very important as well.
 
I've never worked inside of an easier case than the evolv.

The evolv actually supports 1 more HDD up top (5 vs 4), 2 Extra SSD Slots, and supports a larger radiator on the top (360 vs 280)

The evolv also ships with 140mm fans instead of 120's.

The Evolv has a much larger air filter on the front intakes, so you'll likely have less choking there, also the evolv has options to tweak for better intake flow in the front that the P400 can't.

The Evolv also has an included PWM Fan Hub on the back of the mobo tray, P400 does not.

Otherwise, most of the design changes are aesthetics.
 
Guarana [BAWLS] said:
I've never worked inside of an easier case than the evolv.

The evolv actually supports 1 more HDD up top (5 vs 4), 2 Extra SSD Slots, and supports a larger radiator on the top (360 vs 280)

The evolv also ships with 140mm fans instead of 120's.

The Evolv has a much larger air filter on the front intakes, so you'll likely have less choking there, also the evolv has options to tweak for better intake flow in the front that the P400 can't.

The Evolv also has an included PWM Fan Hub on the back of the mobo tray, P400 does not.

Otherwise, most of the design changes are aesthetics.
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Thanks!!! I think the air flow differences might possibly push me towards the Evolv. I only have the need for two HDDs and plan to replace the stock fans that come with the case with LED fans so those aren't much of a factor.

The pictures on Newegg site seems to show what I thought was a fan hub for the P400 but maybe they just have the wrong photos up.

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masterosok said:
Thanks!!! I think the air flow differences might possibly push me towards the Evolv. I only have the need for two HDDs and plan to replace the stock fans that come with the case with LED fans so those aren't much of a factor.

The pictures on Newegg site seems to show what I thought was a fan hub for the P400 but maybe they just have the wrong photos up.
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Looked again on the phanteks site, it does have a 3 speed fan controller. I missed that originally.

FYI: LED fans won't be very visible from the front of these cases.

The LED strip from Phanteks, however, is pretty slick and works nicely in these.
 
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