DF-85 or HAF X

[netxzero64]

which is better? Antec DF-85 or the CM HAF X?

which is better in terms of ventilation? orientation? functionality? cable management?

I'm looking for a good replacement for my Antec 300

opinions will be greatly appreciated =)

 

[HalfCrazy]

which is better? Antec DF-85 or the CM HAF X?

which is better in terms of ventilation? orientation? functionality? cable management?

I'm looking for a good replacement for my Antec 300

opinions will be greatly appreciated =)

The DF-85 is basicly a modifed Antec 1200 case. If I recall the 120mm fans puts out 79cfm on the highest speed. Never owned a HAF so can't really comment about that case.

 

[netxzero64]

does the antec 1200 can house a 17 incher VC?

 

[busydude]

You can also look into the newly released NZXT Phantom Full tower. Its priced at $140 and received pretty good reviews.

EDIT: $127 at amazon on pre-order.

 

[netxzero64]

too bad the phantom tower is not available in our country...

 

[theAnimal]

does the antec 1200 can house a 17 incher VC?

Which VC would that be?

 

[smackababy]

Which VC would that be?

I don't know any 17 inch cards, but I bet if you removed the HDD cage it could fit.

 

[aigomorla]

until sunnyD can show me what he can do with a DF-85.

I am gonna still say that case is beyond fugly.

 

[netxzero64]

Which VC would that be?

not the VC.. what I mean is it can fit a 17 incher VC inside...

DF-85 here costs 7500php.... while HAF X is 8500php.. roughly $25 difference...

 

[Petey!]

HAF-X is a better case as far as I'm concerned.

The 1200... err I mean DF-85 seems like it has some good functionality, but man is it uggggggly.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I'm a big fan of the cm haf series. I cannot stand any case that has a front door or other interference in the front of the drives.

 

[faxon]

which is better? Antec DF-85 or the CM HAF X?

which is better in terms of ventilation? orientation? functionality? cable management?

I'm looking for a good replacement for my Antec 300

opinions will be greatly appreciated =)

HAF X for sure, the antec is a modded 1200 and doesnt have anywhere near the cable management or over all thought out design that the HAF X comes with. would be my choice for sure

 

[netxzero64]

^ thanks... I'll start saving for the haf X LOL!

 

[Juddog]

I love my HAF-X. Durable as hell, plenty of routing options, plenty of airflow. The only drawbacks to it that I can think of is that you'd have a tough time mounting a second radiator, but that's about it.

 

[netxzero64]

I love my HAF-X. Durable as hell, plenty of routing options, plenty of airflow. The only drawbacks to it that I can think of is that you'd have a tough time mounting a second radiator, but that's about it.

ohh... no worries then since i don't plan on having a watercooled setup =)

 

[Hauk]

I can't comment about the DF-85; but if it's a modified 1200, I can say that I'm happy in migrating from a 1200 to the HAF-X. It solved several interference problems, had much better cable routing/management, and has several distinct features that I'm loving:

- Heatsink backplate access
- Wheels!
- Flexible psu mounting (intake from bottom or exausting)
- Plenty of room
- Tough looking

I posted these before but here are some pics. That's an eATX mobo, plenty of room..

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/steelsix/HAF X/IMG_0262.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/steelsix/HAF X/IMG_0264.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/steelsix/HAF X/IMG_0290.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/steelsix/HAF X/IMG_0292.jpg

 

[james1701]

This gave me more problems than anything. This is an RE3 board, that is a little wider than a standard ATX board. The cut out was just not big enough. I had to take the mobo back out to mount the back plate. Otherwise, I love mine.

Also note the quality of using thumb screws on all the pci slot covers. I am not sure many or if any other case manufacturers do that. Also the 5.25 drive latches really well. I have seen some brands that do not work that well, but these are solid.

 

[RaistlinZ]

I also vote for the HAF-X. I love mine.

 

[netxzero64]

ok ok you all convinced mo of going for that case ^^