Need recommendations for casing/cooling

[Blurblock]

I'm intending to build a rig for gaming with some light video editing:

Mobo + CPU: ASUS Maximus VII Hero + Intel i5-4690K
PSU: Seasonic X-850 850W
GPU: ASUS GTX 970 Strix 4GB OC (2x SLI)
RAM: G.Skill TridentX PC2400 CL10 2x8GB

I want to be able to power an ASUS PG278Q monitor at high FPS when gaming. I'll probably OC the CPU a bit. Also, I'm trying to get the system as quiet as I can. Would a watercooling solution (e.g. Corsair H80i) help in that regard?

I'm looking at the Cooler Master HAF XB EVO casing, but I have no idea if that casing is decent for airflow or not. I like that form factor though. Any recommendations for a different casing would be very welcome too!

 

[lucied]

Try my cpu cooler and chassis.

 

[idjekyll]

if you're looking for quiet than you have to consider fractal r5 or nzxt h440. arguably the top 2 quiet cases around.

 

[trento]

Haf xb is great for airflow. Also ideal as a test bench. Or if u can stretch yr budget a bit, Air 540. Won't recommend R5 and H440 as yr priority is airflow n cube form

 

[monikernemo]

H80i is decent, but I think for some top (c. 20 dollars or less) up can upgrade to H100i?

What games you intending to play at that resolution?

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[Blurblock]

Haf xb is great for airflow. Also ideal as a test bench. Or if u can stretch yr budget a bit, Air 540. Won't recommend R5 and H440 as yr priority is airflow n cube form

I actually prefer the look of the HAF XB vs the Air 540, but I might get the Air 540 if it's better for airflow.

H80i is decent, but I think for some top (c. 20 dollars or less) up can upgrade to H100i?

What games you intending to play at that resolution?

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Recent games like Evolve and Star Citizen. I'm more concerned about fan noise than I am about overclocking potential (via additional cooling), which is why I would prefer the H80i. My assumption is that the noise from 1 fan < noise from 2 fans.

 

[monikernemo]

I actually prefer the look of the HAF XB vs the Air 540, but



Recent games like Evolve and Star Citizen. I'm more concerned about fan noise than I am about overclocking potential (via additional cooling), which is why I would prefer the H80i. My assumption is that the noise from 1 fan < noise from 2 fans.

Can set to quiet mode using corsair link. But corsair software not very strong had quite a bit of issue.

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[trento]

both haf and 540 have good airflow. won't say one is better than the other. things are probably more accessible with haf as it's designed also as a test bench. and u can lug it around. but for more visuals of internals, 540 is better due to large side window. tough choice

 

[Blurblock]

I've decided on the HAF XB. Thanks for the input!

 

[trento]

Can post some pics wen its ready. Not many haf users here

 

[Entry Level PC]

Welcome to the Club.
Must pre-order one.
Usually the shop all no stock.

http://www.videopro.com.sg/products/product_info.php?products_id=11185
Video-Pro selling for $132 with free delivery.

 

[idjekyll]

I've decided on the HAF XB. Thanks for the input!

yea i also wanna see a full build. was seriously considering this casing too but i dont have enough real estate on my small desk. looks super sturdy and garang

 

[Blurblock]

Pic of the internals:

Didn't have much time to set things up last night. Will take more pictures of it on my desk later =)

 

[monikernemo]

Pic of the internals:

Didn't have much time to set things up last night. Will take more pictures of it on my desk later =)

Wow nice h110i gt. Led can change color ma? And are the tubings tight? My h100i like damned tight when I mount radiator top with tubing's towards the right....

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