I've been considering getting a new case, and it's stuck between one of these two. I need help deciding.
The items will be going along with the purchase of these is an NZXT Hue, Asus Xonar Essence STX, possibly some fans and a CPU heatsink, and everything in my "Saiyra" build, viewable in the signature.
Pros for the FT02
I like the idea of a FT02 because it will flow with my set up nicer, in my opinion.
The FT02 will fit better under my desk.
It has the acoustic-dampening foam.
It has three bottom fans.
It will fit in a better spot for cables at my desk area.
Cons for the FT02:
I dislike the idea of the PSU hanging as it will.
Obviously the price.
I would have to sell my H100 and get a new heatsink/fan, as I don't see an H100 working in a FT02 without replacing the bottom fans. And I think three 180mm's will perform better than one 180mm (under the drives) and three 120mm's where the other two would.
I do like the Raven, also though.
Pros for the Raven:
Much cheaper.
I like the internal layout a bit more. Hiding the wiring side of the PSU, and placing the drives behind the motherboard, seem kind of cool.
Seems like though it only has two bottom 180mm fans, it has potential for more airflow.
I could use my H100 with it, I believe, by placing the radiator on the front 5.25" fan mounts.
Cons for the Raven:
It wouldn't fit perfectly under the desk. It would stick out of under the desk by a few inches.
It would not flow as well with my furniture/room.
The window is smaller.
If I did continue to use an H100, I believe I would not be able to use my fan controller, CD/DVD drive, and the NZXT Hue I plan I purchasing.
If I use the Raven, I have to place it on the right side of my desk for the window to be visible, which is more difficult for wiring and stretches out wires. I also prefer the sub woofer on my right side, and it would be on the left with the RV03.
The items will be going along with the purchase of these is an NZXT Hue, Asus Xonar Essence STX, possibly some fans and a CPU heatsink, and everything in my "Saiyra" build, viewable in the signature.
Pros for the FT02
I like the idea of a FT02 because it will flow with my set up nicer, in my opinion.
The FT02 will fit better under my desk.
It has the acoustic-dampening foam.
It has three bottom fans.
It will fit in a better spot for cables at my desk area.
Cons for the FT02:
I dislike the idea of the PSU hanging as it will.
Obviously the price.
I would have to sell my H100 and get a new heatsink/fan, as I don't see an H100 working in a FT02 without replacing the bottom fans. And I think three 180mm's will perform better than one 180mm (under the drives) and three 120mm's where the other two would.
I do like the Raven, also though.
Pros for the Raven:
Much cheaper.
I like the internal layout a bit more. Hiding the wiring side of the PSU, and placing the drives behind the motherboard, seem kind of cool.
Seems like though it only has two bottom 180mm fans, it has potential for more airflow.
I could use my H100 with it, I believe, by placing the radiator on the front 5.25" fan mounts.
Cons for the Raven:
It wouldn't fit perfectly under the desk. It would stick out of under the desk by a few inches.
It would not flow as well with my furniture/room.
The window is smaller.
If I did continue to use an H100, I believe I would not be able to use my fan controller, CD/DVD drive, and the NZXT Hue I plan I purchasing.
If I use the Raven, I have to place it on the right side of my desk for the window to be visible, which is more difficult for wiring and stretches out wires. I also prefer the sub woofer on my right side, and it would be on the left with the RV03.