[ColdHardCash]

can't decide.. in a pickle.. need advice.. so lost and so many options

 

[mistersprinkles]

Why do you need this "best airflow"? I know from my own experiments and experience of others that you don't need the best airflow unless you're doing some crazy overclocking and running 3 GPUs close together and even then liquid cooling is what you want more than 100% perfect airflow.

Just get any case that has a decent air flow design with between 1 in 1 out and 2 in 2 out fan setup. You can go beyond that if you want. I had a Corsair 500R with 5 in and 3 out at one point. It's just silly really.

 

[ColdHardCash]

because i live in australia? good enough reason?

 

[iinversion]

The Corsair Air 540, although it's a little over $100.

 

[aka13]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iinversion

The Corsair Air 540, although it's a little over $100.

You MIGHT run into HDD running a bit hotter then you want, though, with the second chamber not having any airflow.

 

[newone757]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka13

You MIGHT run into HDD running a bit hotter then you want, though, with the second chamber not having any airflow.

or just use the case as intended and don't mount HDDs in the second chamber. (unless you meant SSDs)

 

[Craiga35]

Fractal Design Define S? Nothing in the way of any of the fans, just plain open air.

 

[Radnad]

I agree with the Air 540, but I think it should be asked, is that USD or AUD?

 

[Chargeit]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdHardCash

can't decide.. in a pickle.. need advice.. so lost and so many options

My suggestion would be a case with a spot to mount a side intake fan.

 

[Dimensive]

Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 would be my suggestion.

 

[aka13]

Quote:

Originally Posted by newone757

or just use the case as intended and don't mount HDDs in the second chamber. (unless you meant SSDs)

I surely wouldnt run any sort of data storage on plastic easily-removable trays. Its asking for an accidental disconnection or static discharge. I still liked the case for the time I had it.

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

My top 3 choices (There is Corsair Air540, but poorly built. So I wont recommend it.)
NZXT S340
Fractal Define S
Phanteks P400

All 3 supports 2x 140mm front intake without anything blocking direct airflow.

 

[Owari]

I have the S340 and it's awesome. More than enough airflow for an i7 6700k @ 4.6GHz and 980ti @ 1.4GHz on stock cooler.

Absolutely beautiful case, too. Can post pics if it may help you make a decision.

 

[Majentrix]

Vouching for the S340 as well. Two filtered 140mm intakes blowing unobstructed at your CPU and video card(s).

 

[a11an]

S340 is no way the best aurflow case under 100$.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/03/18/nzxt-s340-review/3

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by a11an

S340 is no way the best aurflow case under 100$.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/03/18/nzxt-s340-review/3

Review is useless, as there is no info on what was used for fans in the case. As the S340 do not come with any in the front.

 

[a11an]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp33d Junki3

Review is useless, as there is no info on what was used for fans in the case. As the S340 do not come with any in the front.

You are right. Bit-tech usually has good reviews but this is useless indeed.

 

[smithydan]

A little over and or sometimes you can get it for $100 is the Cooler Master Mastercase 5. The Define S from fractal is also good.

The Corsair 400c seems to net good results also.