AIO Liquid and Case advice.
AIO Liquid and Case advice.
from the coolers you mentioned, I own the NZXT X62 Kraken paired with a Ryzen 5 1600X. It runs at 4GHz with a 1.375V core voltage, which impressed me. During idle, temperatures stay between 32-35°C in gaming and 50-58°C otherwise. This cooler really stands out to me compared to others. Regarding the cases, I’ve always preferred Corsair fans—my last build used a carbide 500R, but this one is in a Corsair Obsidian 750D, and I absolutely love both options.
Sedivy :
Looks good, good luck. If you think 450 might not fit (though it should), try the link: http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.ph...36&area=en in white. That’s the only other white case I know that’s a bit too big for a medium tower and would probably work. WOW Sedivy... this Silverstone case is a game changer. WOW... why did you do this now? It made my decision more confusing... I have one more thing to think about now... lol... it’s a bit cheaper than NZXT Noctis 450 by 20 euros.
Offers the same number of fans, but Primera has Led Fans (I’m not checking the RGB version—it costs 180 euros, which is 60 euros more than the standard price).
Now what...? I’m still confused... 2 amazing cases that are almost identical in function and I lost my choice...
Primera is 180? That seems high. It should be around 120-130 Canadian dollars, making it much more affordable. While it’s on the pricier side here too, it comes with 4x140mm fans, a fan hub, and RGB options—factors that contribute to its cost. On one hand, using a front-mounted cooler removes two of those 140mm fans. You could still mount them elsewhere for a 3-in, 3-out setup or opt for 3 in, 2 out, keeping more fans in the price range and avoiding wasted space. It might be worth comparing with the nzxt450, which offers fewer fans at a lower cost since it doesn’t remove any. Ultimately, it’s important to calculate how many fans you truly need with your cooler included to find the most cost-effective choice. All options seem viable.
Sedivy:
Primera seems to be on the higher side? Around 120-130 CAD, which is a lot cheaper. It’s also priced at a premium here, but it comes with 4x140mm fans included, a fan hub, and RGB options – all factors that contribute to its cost. If you install a front-mounted cooler, you’d be removing two of those 140mm fans. You could still mount them higher up so you have three in and three out, or go for three in, two out, which keeps more fans in the price range and makes it more efficient.
Maybe with the nzxt450 model you’ll end up with fewer fans and thus a lower price for similar performance, since you won’t be removing any. It was just something to think about – take your time and calculate how many fans you really need with the cooler included, then see which option gives you the best value. All the reviews look good.
I can’t help but notice the Primera is a very attractive case in my opinion, but there’s a big issue from all the reviews. On the top side, you can’t install anything unless you drill holes in the steel, which is necessary to fit fans or radiators. They seem to have overlooked this, so it doesn’t work for me. It’s not worth it based on what other people say – they probably heavily modified the case. Life is tough.
I’ll go with the Noctis 450 from NZXT instead. They also offer a two-year warranty, compared to one from Silverstone. That’s a better deal overall. Still, this Primera looks great with its LED fans and strips – but honestly, it’s a bit disappointing. Thanks for the helpful advice and suggestions; they really helped. It’s just that nothing is perfect, so I’ll choose what offers the best value right now.
The NZXT Noctis 450 includes 4 fans, identical to Primera, though Primera uses LED fans while this model uses traditional fans.
The first link I shared is a second-generation version of the case with that problem resolved. You'll notice the front fans look slightly different (this is the first-gen model at http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=669). Mounting fans on top is straightforward. Previously, the issue was with fitting the radiator in the upper plastic section and needing to drill into it a bit to fit the narrow end. That's the part that got fixed, but you also mentioned you wouldn't be mounting the radiator at all. I wouldn't suggest it otherwise, just be careful.
The first I linked is a second generation version of the case that has that issue resolved. You can notice the slight difference in the front fans (this is first gen http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=669). Also, mounting fans on top is fine. Previously, the problem was with fitting the radiator in the upper plastic section and having to drill into it a bit to squeeze the radiator near the narrow end. That’s the fixed part, but you also mentioned you wouldn’t want to mount the radiator up there anyway. I wouldn’t have suggested it otherwise, don’t worry.
Only one shop in Greece has this updated case, and it costs 190 euros, which is more than 200 dollars.
I can’t justify paying 60 euros extra for a year less warranty and fancier LED effects. I could pay a few more euros to add some LED strips for NZXT Noctis, but it would cost me much less overall. I’ll have to stop trying because the more I look into it, the more confused I get.
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Thank you all for your help and advice. However, Greece has limited supplies for tech and new products. We might need about a year longer for newly released items to arrive in our market, or sometimes they never come at all due to low popularity.
No, definitely choose what you can find locally and what offers the best value. I was simply trying to explore more choices. Under no conditions should you pay an extra 60 euros just for a premium LED strip—it's a waste of money.
I ended up selecting a case that matched most of my requirements while staying within the price range I wanted.