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Question

best case for me

Apr 20, 2015 10:22PM PDT

Hi I am planning to buy a gaming case between these two corsair graphite 780t and 600t and cooler master haf x. so which one is best for airflow to keep my components cool. As the 780t doesn't have side panel fans and haf x have one 200mm and 600t also comes with optional mesh that can support 4 fans.If i get 780t then will it effect bad on my components as it doesn't have side panel fans or if it effects then which case is good for me?

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Go with what is big and airy.
Apr 21, 2015 12:22AM PDT
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But which one
Apr 21, 2015 2:33AM PDT

As you say big and airy, i have mentioned two big and airy 1]Corsair Graphite 780t. and 2]Cooler master haf x. So please suggest me best one perfectly. I want brand reputation,quality-durability-reliabilit.

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Durable?
Apr 21, 2015 2:40AM PDT

I've yet to see folk apply the word durable as that means we wear, pressure, or damage things on purpose (durable; hard-wearing. "porcelain enamel is strong and durable"."

All the cases I've used in decades have been durable and reliable. It's the fans and other things that wear out.

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but
Apr 21, 2015 2:46AM PDT

but what about brand reputation?

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Meaningless.
Apr 21, 2015 2:59AM PDT

All the cases I see are made of metals, paint and such. If you are wooed by brand, then pick that brand?
Bob

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Once again but
Apr 21, 2015 3:03AM PDT

as you said THEN PICK THAT BRAND? But which one corsair or cooler master.

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That's your choice.
Apr 21, 2015 3:09AM PDT

Since I don't pay for brand I pick the one I like at the moment. I don't agonize because if I need to cut a hole in the case cover that's not a challenge.

However some folk can't decide and want others to pick. Try the cheaper one?
Bob

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side panel fans
Apr 21, 2015 1:33PM PDT

are side panel fans very necessary for a gaming case having 3 or 4 way sli?

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fans
Apr 21, 2015 4:28PM PDT

some must blow in, some must blow out. Try to balance the load

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I shared examples.
Apr 22, 2015 12:04AM PDT

The pictures showed no side panel fans. But I did spy mesh areas that would help air flow.
Bob

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Case(s)
Apr 21, 2015 12:23AM PDT

Take a look at the Antec Mid towers..there are several...I use the 900 for one of my systems and it has plenty of cooling...for the money they are hard to beat.