Mid Tower ATX -> No PSU -> With Side Panel Window
Sorting by Most Reviews on Newegg I get some results. I have questions about each.
Antec 900 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
-has no fan filter on front. I inspected one today and it looks really tight between the mesh and fan, like a fan filter would not fit. Also the snap on mechanism for the window fan makes fitting a filter look difficult.
Cool Master Storm Scout - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196
-looks like the drive bay blocks a lot of air flow, http://techgage.com/reviews/cooler_master/storm_scout/cooler_master_storm_scout_09_thumb.jpg
-the two window mounts for fans have thick slats in them that look like they impede airflow. Is attaching a fan filter to the inside/outside possible on the window mounts?
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
-weak cooling with only 1 x 80mm intake on the front and no window fan option
NZXT Apollo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
-weak cooling with one intake on the window panel, can't tell if filtered
RAIDMAX SMILODON - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078
-fugly
My primary choice is now the Antec 300 with good airflow and dust control.
Is there a windowed case for me?
Sorting by Most Reviews on Newegg I get some results. I have questions about each.
Antec 900 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
-has no fan filter on front. I inspected one today and it looks really tight between the mesh and fan, like a fan filter would not fit. Also the snap on mechanism for the window fan makes fitting a filter look difficult.
Cool Master Storm Scout - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196
-looks like the drive bay blocks a lot of air flow, http://techgage.com/reviews/cooler_master/storm_scout/cooler_master_storm_scout_09_thumb.jpg
-the two window mounts for fans have thick slats in them that look like they impede airflow. Is attaching a fan filter to the inside/outside possible on the window mounts?
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
-weak cooling with only 1 x 80mm intake on the front and no window fan option
NZXT Apollo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
-weak cooling with one intake on the window panel, can't tell if filtered
RAIDMAX SMILODON - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078
-fugly
My primary choice is now the Antec 300 with good airflow and dust control.
Is there a windowed case for me?