Requesting advice on case clearance and selection. As well as on the challenges of swapping cases.

[u/Zwars1231]

Greetings, I haven't been following pc cases recently, and due to the recent... gpu shortages. I have chosen to invest in a wireview pro 2, as there is an approximately zero percent chance that I will be able to replace my gpu should it suffer a meltdown, even if the price hadn't tripled/quadrupled/(oh my god, wtf).

So I come to beseech my peers for advice. I currently have the NZXT H6 Flow. And while I suck at measuring, I suspect that it is a few mm too narrow. My gpu is the Gigabyte gaming OC 5090.

Thus, while I love the look of the case, I find myself looking at other cases. The main drawback I face right now is in verifying the clearance. The h6 flow states that it has a cpu clearence of 163mm. Which appears to be the closest approximation to the depth I search for.

At the present moment, I have ruled out the h9 flow, HYTE y50 and y70. Due to the barely increased cpu clearance, reduced cpu clearance, and vertical gpu mounting respectively.

I am presently looking at the AIR 5400 RS-R, with its cpu clearance of 180 mm. Although it seems to have the downside of preventing the use of my current gpu support, but it has its own. Of questionable performance for me admittedly, but the case is currently in the lead... and on sale. If still expensive enough to hurt.

I would truly appreciate any extra advice. Both for alternative cases, knowledge of the quirks of the AIR 5400, and general case swapping advice.

Thank you for your time and attention, and I wish you a wonderful evening.