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Hey guys and girls, i currently have a nzxt phantom case and since i'm completely rebuilding my gaming pc I was wondering if I should move to another case or not.

I currently have a H80 planned but i'd love to make an H100 work, but the Phantom isn't that forgiving for one and I really don't want to replace my 200mm fans.

the specs of the build are in my sig under Nightfury v2

I'd be looking for something with excellent cable management, excellent airflow and killer looks. Preferably in black with the interior painted black as well.

Recommendations are most welcome.

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post #2 of 17
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Originally Posted by Davitz View Post

Hey guys and girls, i currently have a nzxt phantom case and since i'm completely rebuilding my gaming pc I was wondering if I should move to another case or not.
I currently have a H80 planned but i'd love to make an H100 work, but the Phantom isn't that forgiving for one and I really don't want to replace my 200mm fans.
the specs of the build are in my sig under Nightfury v2
I'd be looking for something with excellent cable management, excellent airflow and killer looks. Preferably in black with the interior painted black as well.
Recommendations are most welcome.
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i'm all about cases and i love theme whats ur budget for a new case?!
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i'm all about cases and i love theme whats ur budget for a new case?!

No real budget, if I had to put a number on it, max $300
post #4 of 17
The phantom is a fine case and you can make a H100 work with it. but if you have cash burning a hole in your pocket then sure why not go for a new case. The Nzxt switch 810 is really great and a H100 should be a drop in fit. Other good ones are Bitfenix's shinobi XL, Corsari's d800 and Coolermaster's cosmos II.
    
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post #5 of 17
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the D800 doesn't look half bad although im not a huge fan of the "box" look. I like my cases with some curves lol.

I was also looking at a Silverstone Raven (the $220+ one)
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Curves you say....?

Hmm...

Its got curved edges, and is basically 3 pieces of aluminum. No real face plates or anything, one massive alu slab for the body, and two side places. Curved that is tongue.gif
   
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Curves you say....?
Hmm...
Its got curved edges, and is basically 3 pieces of aluminum. No real face plates or anything, one massive alu slab for the body, and two side places. Curved that is tongue.gif

haha nice one, what does the side profile look like? tongue.gif
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Keep the phantom and invest the money into w/c loop?
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post #10 of 17
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Keep the phantom and invest the money into w/c loop?

hmm, I wonder how much a custom loop would cost for the cpu?
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