Lancool K62 vs NZXT Tempest Evo!

NVX_185

NVX_185

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Hi guys,
I am looking to upgrade my old X-Blade case that has poor airflow and is somewhat noisy. Based on my location, affordability & shops near me, I have narrowed my choices down to the Lancool PC-K62 and the NZXT Tempest Evo.

Why I want to go for the K62:
- Has rubber mounts for all fans to reduce noise vibrations.
- Have the possibility of placing two front 140mm front intakes, as opposed to the Evo with two front 120mm intakes.
- Has a larger bottom-mounted PSU intake grill compared to the Tempest Evo.

Why I'd like the Tempest Evo...:
- Much nicer aesthetics, nicer looking window shape.
- Has a side intake fan, as opposed to the K62 which has none.
- Has rubber mounts for the PSU unlike the K62.

Both are AU$144.

At this stage I am leaning more towards the Tempest mainly because of the aesthetics & the side fan, I know my GPU gets quite hot by itself, reaching the high 60's Celcius under load.

'Tool-less' installations don't bother me, I hardly ever upgrade my components anyway...

The main thing I am looking for is airflow, both cases can hold 5/6 fans... If I can get some stock-fan specs on these cases or some user reviews here on CoFo, that'd be great.
Also do rubber mounts for the fans really make a difference?

Thank you! If you can suggest some other cases for the same price range that has a side window with good cooling I'm also open!
 
Had both. Like the harddrive setup on the K-62 better. But like everything else better on the NZXT. The NZXT even feels sturdier. The NZXT is alittle bigger.
 
Which in your opinion has better airflow... Because if nothing else convinces me otherwise, I will be opting for the NZXT Tempest Evo!
 
About the same. Video cards tend to run cooler in the NZXT. Probably because the side fan feeding them fresh air. The K-62 seemed alittle more cramped inside. The NZXT is about 2.5 inches longer.
 
The NZXT is technically a full tower, albeit a short one. It's going to be easier to work inside.
 
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Alright guys, I guess I am pretty much equipped to go for the Tempest Evo, although I did notice its rubber feet are not as tall as that of the K62's, and since my PSU is bottom-mounted with the fan facing the bottom will it be starved of air?

What's awesome about both cases is that the entire front is mesh, so you can add fans anywhere you want :D
 
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