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Provide guidance on building AdviceCase and gathering fan advice for new builds.

Provide guidance on building AdviceCase and gathering fan advice for new builds.

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Dreaming_Storm
Member
68
08-08-2022, 09:26 PM
#1
I'm preparing for my first build after a 12-year desktop use and am weighing two options: the NZXT H5 Flow and the Be Quiet Pure Base 500 DX. Both fit within the height limit of under 18.5". I've got a Ryzen 7 7700X, an Asus ROG Strix x670e-f, a Sapphire Nitro+ 7900XTX, and a Be Quiet Dark Power 13 1000w PDU. I also have storage and RAM ready, so the choice now is between these two. I'm considering space limits and future upgrades, so an AIO option might be useful later if needed. RGB isn't essential for me, but I want a solid case that supports these components well.

My main questions: which case should I choose and why? Are there other models I should consider? Should I go with the Be Quiet Silent Wings 4 or stick to the stock options? And what fan setup would be best for these builds?

Thanks!
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Dreaming_Storm
08-08-2022, 09:26 PM #1

I'm preparing for my first build after a 12-year desktop use and am weighing two options: the NZXT H5 Flow and the Be Quiet Pure Base 500 DX. Both fit within the height limit of under 18.5". I've got a Ryzen 7 7700X, an Asus ROG Strix x670e-f, a Sapphire Nitro+ 7900XTX, and a Be Quiet Dark Power 13 1000w PDU. I also have storage and RAM ready, so the choice now is between these two. I'm considering space limits and future upgrades, so an AIO option might be useful later if needed. RGB isn't essential for me, but I want a solid case that supports these components well.

My main questions: which case should I choose and why? Are there other models I should consider? Should I go with the Be Quiet Silent Wings 4 or stick to the stock options? And what fan setup would be best for these builds?

Thanks!

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philipds
Member
60
08-28-2022, 10:43 PM
#2
Both options are solid. Choose the one that looks most attractive to you personally. Your choice can be based on RGB, aRGB, non-RGB, cost, or other factors. Fans are welcome—2 or 3 in front, with one in the back.
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philipds
08-28-2022, 10:43 PM #2

Both options are solid. Choose the one that looks most attractive to you personally. Your choice can be based on RGB, aRGB, non-RGB, cost, or other factors. Fans are welcome—2 or 3 in front, with one in the back.

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maxpicudo
Junior Member
25
09-02-2022, 03:50 AM
#3
Could you confirm if you'd like me to skip fans at the top or bottom for the NZXT?
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maxpicudo
09-02-2022, 03:50 AM #3

Could you confirm if you'd like me to skip fans at the top or bottom for the NZXT?

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Mattman1013
Junior Member
10
09-02-2022, 05:42 AM
#4
Yes, definitely. Unless you're performing significant overclocking, it leads to very high temperatures.
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Mattman1013
09-02-2022, 05:42 AM #4

Yes, definitely. Unless you're performing significant overclocking, it leads to very high temperatures.

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TWatcher
Junior Member
14
09-02-2022, 06:10 AM
#5
I think that is a misprint both of those cases are over 18 inches high.
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TWatcher
09-02-2022, 06:10 AM #5

I think that is a misprint both of those cases are over 18 inches high.

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themazegames
Junior Member
15
09-06-2022, 12:41 PM
#6
Yes, it was a typo, I intended < 18.5". Corrected, thank you.
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themazegames
09-06-2022, 12:41 PM #6

Yes, it was a typo, I intended < 18.5". Corrected, thank you.

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THE_UNlVERSE
Member
166
09-06-2022, 03:28 PM
#7
For fan setups, typically only two intakes at the front and one or two exhausts on the top or back are required. I rarely use more than four fans.
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THE_UNlVERSE
09-06-2022, 03:28 PM #7

For fan setups, typically only two intakes at the front and one or two exhausts on the top or back are required. I rarely use more than four fans.

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sammmi909
Member
55
09-07-2022, 06:03 PM
#8
The be quiet model includes a 140mm fan at the front, one in the back, and another on top. Decide whether to swap the top fan to the front and stop further up, add another 140mm for the front intake, or swap it for three 120mm fans.
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sammmi909
09-07-2022, 06:03 PM #8

The be quiet model includes a 140mm fan at the front, one in the back, and another on top. Decide whether to swap the top fan to the front and stop further up, add another 140mm for the front intake, or swap it for three 120mm fans.

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MauJun
Junior Member
3
09-08-2022, 02:28 AM
#9
more fans might not be essential but can assist in reducing RPMs overall, which in turn lowers the noise generated by all.
I prefer the NZXT option between these two.
It states it includes one 120mm rear exhaust and one 120mm bottom intake.
If I were to build this setup, I’d add two 140mm intakes at the front and possibly shift the bottom 120mm to the top as an exhaust.
In the Pure Base 500 DX, the included three front and one rear Light Wings are solid fans that come ready to go.
For this configuration, I’d likely add another 120mm at the top as exhaust—it’s impressive and moves a lot of air very quietly.
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MauJun
09-08-2022, 02:28 AM #9

more fans might not be essential but can assist in reducing RPMs overall, which in turn lowers the noise generated by all.
I prefer the NZXT option between these two.
It states it includes one 120mm rear exhaust and one 120mm bottom intake.
If I were to build this setup, I’d add two 140mm intakes at the front and possibly shift the bottom 120mm to the top as an exhaust.
In the Pure Base 500 DX, the included three front and one rear Light Wings are solid fans that come ready to go.
For this configuration, I’d likely add another 120mm at the top as exhaust—it’s impressive and moves a lot of air very quietly.

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lolman5677
Junior Member
3
09-08-2022, 03:43 AM
#10
the nxt provides front-mounted 280mm and top-mounted 240mm options.
the be quiet! includes front-mounted 360mm and top-mounted 240mm models.
i don't prefer aio setups with intake, so i'd likely limit myself to a 240mm aio at most.
for the most powerful and premium choices currently available, 240mm often falls short in many cases.
however, using a high-end air cooler with top-quality fans should work well in nearly any scenario.
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lolman5677
09-08-2022, 03:43 AM #10

the nxt provides front-mounted 280mm and top-mounted 240mm options.
the be quiet! includes front-mounted 360mm and top-mounted 240mm models.
i don't prefer aio setups with intake, so i'd likely limit myself to a 240mm aio at most.
for the most powerful and premium choices currently available, 240mm often falls short in many cases.
however, using a high-end air cooler with top-quality fans should work well in nearly any scenario.

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