Question 1

Does the non-window sidepanel have the sound dampening material like the top moduvent?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

As a side note: I do professional voice over work and this case is SILENT with my current processor and fans. I had to upgrade because my previous computer setup was too noisy.

Question 2

Will this case fit two 140mm fans in the front?

Accepted Answer

I've got a 120mm and 140mm in the front with room left over. I think you could fit x2 140mm's in the front. One of the answers to the earlier questions says it will fit x2 140mm's in the front as well.

Question 3

Does anyone have this paired with an open-fan GTX 1080? If so, what kind of temperatures are you getting and what PSU are you pairing with it? There appears to be minimal breathing room for the GPU :-/

Accepted Answer

I paired it with a Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming (open-fan cooling) and an EVGA SuperNova 550 G2 80+ Gold PSU (ATX), and the card does go right up against the power supply. Fortunately about 1/3 of the card extends past the power supply and it seems to be getting enough air. I have had no temp issues, it usually sticks around 70-75 degrees while gaming, I don't remember the fan speed but it's always below 60%, not too noisy. The included fans with this case are awesome, very quiet and very effective. I can't say I'd recommend this setup because it is probably inefficient to have most of the GPU fans right up against the power supply but I have had no issues.

Question 4

I've got a 168mm EVGA PSU. Is the 160mm a hard limit, or is there some wiggle room, especially if I forgo liquid cooling?

Accepted Answer

I've used EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 220-G2-0750-XR 80+ GOLD 750W with this case and it fits OK, although a little tight with cables. The dimensions of this case is 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 180mm (L). Would not recommend anything bigger, dimension-wise.

I would recommend EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 220-G2-0650-Y1 80+ GOLD 650W (85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 165mm (L)) with this case. If I had to do it again, this would be my choice for power supply if using this case.

Question 5

Will a SFX powersupply fit in here or do you need a special bracket to screw it into the case?

Accepted Answer

Most SFX power supplies come with the standard ATX power supply adapter, but you would need an adapter.

Question 6

would i be able to fit a SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 5700 XT in this case? according to newegg 2.3 slot card?

Accepted Answer

I have an MSI 1080ti which has listed dimensions of 11.42" x 5.51".  The Sapphire Pulse RX 5700 has listed dimensions of 10.00" x 5.31", so it should fit just fine.  For better airflow I recommend putting in an SFX power supply.   I ran it for a couple of weeks with an ATX power supply, but the GPU was pushed right up against the PSU, which made it louder and gave worse airflow to both.

Question 7

People have me worried about using this with an evga 2 fan 1070 ti and an atx psu (corsair rm550x) with default cooling. Will it really be that bad? I barely ever game.

Accepted Answer

Clearance between the top of standard size atx psu and bottom of video card cooler is very tight. Recommend liquid cooled gpu, blower gpu, or sfx psu. I am facing this issue with a single fan card though it is better on dual fan cards.

Question 8

How many liters is this case?  I calculate this from the specs:
>> (12.99 * 7.99 * 15.75)*(2.54^3)/1000
ans =  26.788

That is not a small case.  Many micro-atx cases are smaller.

Accepted Answer

Your math checks considering outer dimensions.  Qualitatively; the case is similar to, but shorter (by about 4") than, a "normal" ATX case.  I mentioned the large size as my first "con"  on 12/15/2018!  The size does allow for an ATX PSU, plenty of liquid or air cooling options, a tower CPU cooler, a long two slot GPU, and still relatively quiet operation.

Question 9

Can the top and front sound dampeners stay on with fans installed? Wanted to put 2x 140mm fans on the top and front but still want the sound dampened.

Accepted Answer

The top cover completely seals any ventilation if left on. Fans would be pointless at the top if the sound dampening panel was left on. The front sound dampening panel however has vents (as seen in screenshots), and would work with the 2x 140mm fans you specc'd.

Question 10

Can the PSU (like the fanless SeaSonic SS-400FL2) be installed right-side-up in this case or can it only be upside down?

Accepted Answer

My Seasonic Prime 650w was able to be mounted either direction in this case. If your PSU has a fan you may want to consider mounting it with the fan down so it sucks air in from outside the case instead of sucking air away from the GPU as they are VERY close together. Maybe half an inch away if you're using a dual slot GPU. Don't want the PSU and GPU competing for air intake.

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