wow that case is very different, for me it solves 2 problems creates 2
solves the space problem by putting the psu where there is often more space
so i can work around the motherboard and install it without it being so tight.
but using up the space there for psu,there is not enough drive bays.
i use the psu fan normally to do 1/2 the case flow
with the reverse flow, i would need more fans, because i believe the Hard drives can stay cooler than the cpu. with a light flow of air across them passivly, that air is not to hot when it has to be used on the cpu. so i prefer the HD to be getting the coolest air first, Cpu and video card heat should have one direction of travel OUT
and as quick as possible.
it has good front case closure, instead of listening to a fan (like all the new stuff), but I cant have the heat blowing on ME.
switch it around then switch the PSU fan around, hmmm
i do like the baffled front with vents, a silverstone had very quiet looking front, then turned around and has the top wide open ?? for ME 2 "sides" can be more open, the side facing away from me, and the back. which is original type designs, and how the Desk is made, and where the comptuer sits (near floor).
then price, once they got it all the way i like, the case was $300 :-(
i dont want a Roomba, a psu on the bottom, and because i want to utalise the psu fan for case cooling, i far prefer it stay where it was, removing the heat from the cpu pocket.
out of 45+ cases, the store had only 2 left with psu in that configuration :-(
The psu is hardest item to dust-out, many other things can collect dust, but psu should be furthest from dust if it is hardest to clean out? The PSU on the bottom, also shoves the MB up and puts the motherbaord connections higher. which doesnt fit in with my desk again, trying to move stuff around on the back.
very few filtered ALL input air, and had easy cleaning , every case i have re-modded completly, i have set up to filter all incomming air, with some way to clean it easily without pulling the computer or openeing the case. honestally i cant believe that 20+ years later, and only 2 manufactures have a plan. dust exists as long as people do thing like wear clothes
go outside, move, and especially if you dont have a maid
now they are putting connetors on the top, fine access point, but they aim them so the dust settles right in the connector.
everything looks good in the store, but i am not falling for that anymore
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