My PC needed a mid cycle refresh. Along with a few other parts, I wanted to replace the case as my old case was a NZXT model which yelled "gamer" too loudly. The 400c seemed like a perfect fit since it looked far more elegant but also included a side window. After having used this case for a few months, I'm glad I picked this case. I'll summarize my experience with it with some pros and cons (lot more pros).
PROS:
--Plenty of cooling options. You get a total of 6 fan slots which is plenty for a mid tower case. 3 120mm slots up front, 2 120mm/1400mm slots on top and 1 120mm slot in the rear. I run all 6 fans and this is very much a overkill. I have a 1070 and FX series processor (both run reasonably hot under load) and heat has never been a issue.
--Bottom Shroud. The PSU and HDD cage shrouds are one of the highlights of this case and they results in a much cleaner build overall. Although other reviewers complained about the shroud being too difficult to remove/install, mine did not cause me any trouble. If a clean build is a priority for you (with the huge-side window on this case, it probably is), you will love the look of the shrouds. The only concern: if you have a triple fan radiator like a 420mm one, the HDD shroud may get in the way.
-- Large Side Window. If you want to show off your internals, the huge acrylic window will make this very easy. It comes with a latch that can be used to swing open. The window (the entire left side of the case) can also be slid off the hinges which makes working inside much easier. I would recommend led strips as these improve visibility inside greatly and there are a few spots where these lights can be concealed.
-- Modular Design. Although this term is thrown around by every case builder, this case really takes this to the next step. All the visual add-ons like the front plastic, side window and top mesh are easily removed and this prevents them from damage when building your PC. All the fan slots (aside from rear) feature easy to remove dust filters, including the bottom PSU fan slot. If you don't want the shroud, HDD cage or SDD cage you can remove these. The highly modular design makes working on and customizing your PC very easy.
-- All usual features present. All the de-factos of modern computer cases such as a SSD cage, dust filters, cable management options are present.
CONS:
--Space is tight. Not a huge deal since any mid tower case will be a little tight with a water cooler and full-size video card. My only real issue was very little space between the top of the case and the motherboard. When I tried to top mount my 280mm radiator, I found out it encroached into the space for RAM and had to front mount it. This particular issue will depend on your motherboard layout. You may find that your initial set-up doesn't fit too well, but with enough experimenting you will likely find a fit.
Overall the case preforms great and looks elegant. Looking at it anyone can tell it's a custom built PC, but the visual appeal is not lost at all.
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