d6bmg Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 CM Elite 430 is a good chassis. I've one which I've given to my sis. The only big problem with the Elite430 is the lack of space. Yes, you heard it right, lack of space for cable management. If you have the innovating power or you don't mind the mess of cable it can create, then go ahead & buy it. Once I've reviewed Bitfenix Merc Alpha and I would say it's a descent entry level chassis if not a very good one. The part it lacks is the transparent side panel. It should be good choice for you. Anyway, I'm really surprised by the price of Gamma in UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 I'm still torn between the two, I suppose I could use zipties for cable management in the Elite 430 if it came to it, and I do like the aesthetics. Then again the Merc Alpha would probably suit me, albeit without the window. Someone make the decision for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Its really not too difficult to manage the cables in the 430 elite. I used zip ties and black electrical tape to cover the last bits so that it was very very clean. Also a lot of cable fits beside the drive cages. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonerboy779/6878845111/ This was my half assed cabling before I wrapped and tucked the wires. Granted the whole case has been cut up and repurposes now. A little bit of info for those that want to know. The front of the 430elite is a near exact match the koolance triple read shroud. Meaning it makes a decent cheap case for some modded water cooling aha ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il_napoletano Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) In the Z9 there are 2 fan spaces at the top im not sure if they go to 140 but defo 120..and cable management is the best i've seen in a budget case edit:if u go on google images there's h100 in them Edited May 27, 2013 by Il_napoletano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 In the Z9 there are 2 fan spaces at the top im not sure if they go to 140 but defo 120..and cable management is the best i've seen in a budget case edit:if u go on google images there's h100 in them You'll never get a h100 in a 430 elite so if you want to watercolor at some point the z9 would be better easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 So the 430 Elite looks better while the Z9 is more practical. The Z9 is more expensive though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 ^^ Yes, only if you use your wit to manage the cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) I am so tempted by the Zalman Z11 Plus, admittedly it is way out of my price range but it does look Looking to buy something by the end of today; but does anyone have anything bad to say about the Z11 Plus? Okay, scrap that, I just bought it Edited June 2, 2013 by EuroFight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) ^^ Nothing is bad about it. Edit: Didn't saw that you have already bought it. Edited June 2, 2013 by d6bmg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 ^^ Nothing is bad about it. Edit: Didn't saw that you have already bought it. Good to know anyway Thanks bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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