I'm choosing a new PC case and currently comparing the Cooler Master Elite 481 Wood with the MUSETEX K2 ATX. They cost nearly the same, but the MUSETEX includes six RGB fans while the Cooler Master comes with three. I prefer the Cooler Master's appearance, although I've heard the MUSETEX fans may not be particularly strong. Would the Elite 481 have noticeably worse cooling, or would the difference be minor? My motherboard is a B560M H, so it should be micro-ATX. My budget is roughly €85 including shipping to Hungary, and I'm open to other case suggestions in that price range.
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The number of included fans isn’t everything—fan quality, airflow paths, and how restrictive the front panel is matter more. Six weak RGB fans may perform similarly to three decent fans, while also being louder or needing replacement later. With a micro-ATX board, the Elite 481 should be compatible. Bottom intake could help the graphics card, but clearance between the bottom fans and the GPU is limited, so the GPU’s own fans should still be able to draw air. The cooling difference probably won’t be drastic unless you’re running particularly hot hardware; check that the case has a reasonably open front or mesh panel and room for your specific GPU and CPU cooler.
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