I'm currently in the process of a rebuild. I used to run a watercooling setup, but have since decided I'm just fine with air. However, I'm still stuck with this 800d. It's not really friendly with air cooling, though the cable management and overall design is pretty genius.
I recently came across the Define XL though, and that case has really caught my eye. My WC build was the opposite of quiet, and silence is something I really enjoy.
I'm going to have an air cooled 6990 in my build, so it needs to be fed some air, but I don't want to hear a leaf blower in my case either.
I feel like the 800d offers better cable management, but worse airflow and sound reduction. The Fractal would be much quieter and offer better airflow at the expense of best in class cable management.
Should I just keep the 800d and not spend another 150 on a case? I could resell the 800d, but the value would be diminished due to scratches, custom drilled reservoir holes, etc. Maybe I could end up paying for the new case with the resale value of the 800d.
Or, should I not buy the Fractal and keep the 800d because it won't be that bad for air cooling a 6990 and oc'd i7 950?
Just looking for opinions. Chime in anything you guys can suggest. I would appreciate anything.
I recently came across the Define XL though, and that case has really caught my eye. My WC build was the opposite of quiet, and silence is something I really enjoy.
I'm going to have an air cooled 6990 in my build, so it needs to be fed some air, but I don't want to hear a leaf blower in my case either.
I feel like the 800d offers better cable management, but worse airflow and sound reduction. The Fractal would be much quieter and offer better airflow at the expense of best in class cable management.
Should I just keep the 800d and not spend another 150 on a case? I could resell the 800d, but the value would be diminished due to scratches, custom drilled reservoir holes, etc. Maybe I could end up paying for the new case with the resale value of the 800d.
Or, should I not buy the Fractal and keep the 800d because it won't be that bad for air cooling a 6990 and oc'd i7 950?
Just looking for opinions. Chime in anything you guys can suggest. I would appreciate anything.