Help finding a case with good air flow.

blackbird307 · May 5, 2010

So far I am looking at this case
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38996&vpn=RC-922M-KKN1-GP&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
My friend said it has good airflow. I can also get this locally (Not really much of a difference).

But I was wondering if there were other cases that are better and same price.

sneekypeet · May 5, 2010

Had a 922 and I can say it is a beast with air flow. For that price, there arent a whole lot of options that can offer what the 922 will

Crazykenny · May 6, 2010

I got a HAF922 and I'm happy with it. The only major gripe I have with the case is that there arent any dustfilters on the side, so if you have fans there the case will collect allot of dust.

Other then that the case keeps my hardware nice and cold.

b82rez · May 6, 2010

Yeah, I've read and seen really good things from the HAF series. Go that.

erixx · May 6, 2010

IMHO, good airflow is not much 'case' related but to how the case is used: all cases have holes front and rear (and some on the sides)....

The 'Case' is to alllow a good airflow when there's room inside the case, good cable management, and some decent fans moving air in&out.

Most problems (with 5$ or 500$ cases): PSU cables and harddrive bays blocking air entry (brilliant designers!).

Personally I also reject cases that are more Holes than Metal, usually called 'gamer' or 'extreme' cases (LOL), with so many holes that no real consistent airflow can be created by the fans.

Markuss13 · May 6, 2010

I have a AZZA 1000 case it is a great case for the price. Has great airflow and great cable management. It is a full tower so it takes a little more room, but that little more room opens the case up inside. I have pics if you want to see my layout. Its not crowed, has great room to work in too. http://www.evga.com/community/modsrigs/enlarge.asp?id=19858&pic=1&sys=1

kyle2020 · May 6, 2010

Antec 900! they can be had for cheaps now seeing as the 902 is taking over.

The CM690's are beasts too.

Techtu · May 6, 2010

I favourite the NZXT Lexa S ATX Gaming Case ... Never actually known anyone with one though.

AsRock · May 6, 2010

Same case but cheaper. Unless ncix's shipping is cheaper
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

Gas2100 · May 6, 2010

Tech2 said:
I favourite the NZXT Lexa S ATX Gaming Case ... Never actually known anyone with one though.

i own one and can vouch for the case

i get good temps all round

Athlonite · May 14, 2010

go for an SilverStone RaVeN RV02B-W 3x 180mm fans blow heat up and out the top and all this without dust

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