New case for Noctua NH-D15
New case for Noctua NH-D15
All essential details you need to know.
i7 4770K (Stock)
Asus Z87 Deluxe (Dual CH one)
G Skill Trident X 16GB 2.4Mhz
Gigabyte gtx 780Ghz Edition
Corsair h100i (broken)
Case CM690 III (Windowed) – complete tower version
Because my h100i is damaged, I chose to purchase a new cooler. An air-cooled AIO is no longer an option for me.
For my requirements, the Noctua NH-D15 or BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro works well. My RAM is fine since I can remove the top (heatsink) without overheating issues. I noticed I could do this safely. Please let me know if that’s incorrect.
I’m looking for a quiet case with strong airflow that allows overclocking and fits my new cooler. If it isn’t fully enclosed, it would be even better since I’d like to place it next to my monitor. That’s why silence is important. *Dust filters recommended* – Windowed style.
I could buy fans, but there’s a problem: My motherboard (1150) doesn’t fit in this case. Four of the screws are hidden, so whenever I need to remove the backplate from the h100i, I have to take out the entire system.
Thank you for your assistance and sorry for my English mistakes.
Please ensure the new case meets these points:
1. Quiet operation with good airflow
2. Dust filters included
3. All four screws of my motherboard are exposed so I don’t need to remove the whole board or system. (This is my main concern)
4. Windowed design
Thanks for the clarification! Is it okay with Motherboard as I mentioned?
Yes.
Check NH-D15S for better GPU and RAM space.
Suitable for no optical drives and no HDD racks—plenty of room. This setup works well with three Noctua 140s in front and one in the back.
R5 also fits with an HDD rack and optical drive, leaving space for two more 140s at the front.
I really like this Define S, didn't realize this brand before. I was mainly focused on phanteks.
The D15s might impact performance with one less fan?
My motherboard has four fan connectors.
If I purchase two more, same as the case, where should I connect them? Should I use front in and top out, or down in and top out, or all in and top out?