Right I have a build on order but sadly the Corsair 600t keeps being pushed back, I have to be at uni in a few weeks so I may have to scrap that off my order and go for a different case. I plan to air cool the case with a Titan Fenrir. I would like the case to be as futer-proof as possible, I don't use many HDDs and Optical drives. I can't see a chance of water cooling in my future, to expensive. The fact that I'm taking it to Uni makes weight and easy of transport (the 600t has handles) a factor in my choice as the case will come home with me for Christmas, Easter and Summer.
So far I've narrowed it down too;
Lian Li's B25fb
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/Lian-...m-Case-w-o-PSU
Silverstone's FT01
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Silve...Window-w-o-PSU I may go windowless here.
Corsair 700D
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Corsa...m-fans-w-o-PSU
Now here is how I'm seeing it;
700D
Fantastic cable routing and quality.
The isolation of some components is also nice and appealing.
The downsides are it is partly steel.
I'm not sure on the air cooling abilities.
The cost is a downside though but doesn't bother me hugely.
Not bad looking but not great.
A bit too big but workable.
FT01
Let down on cable routing and the top fan cover is a pain.
It is a bit smaller which makes it a tad cramped but easier to transport.
It has full aluminium construction and I love the removable HDD tray which exists in this and 600t.
In the future I would be tempted to change the front fan for an "Air penetrator" fan.
I love the idea of positive pressure.
It lacks a Mobo cut out.
B25fb
Not as good looking as the FT01 but still better than the 700D.
Now my main qualms with this case are the maximum length 290mm graphics cards which could reduce the life expectancy. I could mod this taking a saw to the HDD cage and making a cut out though to accept a long card.
It has full Ally construction.
I don't think the front fans are filtered which is a big let down.
Cable routing is good though which is a nice bonus.
I'm worried about removing the front bezel by accident when transporting.
As you can see none are perfect in my eyes but a compromise might have to be made. They are very close though and I'm getting headaches thinking it over.
Thanks in advance.
~Alex


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just my opinion though. I am leaning towards the FT01 for it's air cooling and ability to eat large GFX cards. I think I would have to stick an Air Penetrator on the front though.



