Case Advice

wildest_jjk · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:19

Hi guys,

I'm struggling with deciding on a case for my new build. I am looking for a case that is quiet but with good airflow.

One of the cases I have been looking at is:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...-full-tower-gaming-case-silver-ca-11d-bq.html

It is quite expensive though so I was wondering if there are any cheaper alternatives?

Thanks

Apem · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:33

People have pointed out that the front door restricts airflow on that case.

wildest_jjk · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:34

Apem said:
People have pointed out that the front door restricts airflow on that case.

I had seen some reports of that. Even more reason for a cheaper option

Thanks!

[HB]Rugrat · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:43

I just bought one of these:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-luxe-full-tower-case-black-ca-004-pt.html

After using one of these for 18 months:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-cube-case-black-cc-9011030-ww-ca-143-cs.html

Both highly recommended but I used a fan controller to make the Corsair a bit quieter (no reason for abandoning the Corsair btw just fancied a change) but overall the Phanteks feels higher quality due to the aluminium finish. Temps are about the same in both and there's plenty of room for a lot of hardware if you need it. When you've got a 200mm fan moving air there's always going to be some noise but I'm not finding it very noticeable.

Be warned though the Phanteks case weighs an absolute ton especially when it's loaded. I built mine downstairs and had to get it up a ladder to my loft / mancave - not something I'd be keen to repeat

wildest_jjk · 24 Jul 2016 at 15:46

[HB]Rugrat;29822491 said:
I just bought one of these:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-luxe-full-tower-case-black-ca-004-pt.html

After using one of these for 18 months:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-cube-case-black-cc-9011030-ww-ca-143-cs.html

Both highly recommended but I used a fan controller to make the Corsair a bit quieter (no reason for abandoning the Corsair btw just fancied a change) but overall the Phanteks feels higher quality due to the aluminium finish. Temps are about the same in both and there's plenty of room for a lot of hardware if you need it. When you've got a 200mm fan moving air there's always going to be some noise but I'm not finding it very noticeable.

Be warned though the Phanteks case weighs an absolute ton especially when it's loaded. I built mine downstairs and had to get it up a ladder to my loft / mancave - not something I'd be keen to repeat

Haha thanks for that mate. I have seen a lot of good things about Phanteks actually. With this new build I was trying to look at ways of keeping sound down so keep arriving at the bequiet series.

Will have another look into Phanteks

Apem · 24 Jul 2016 at 16:42

Wildest how about Fractal cases m8 they are done for keeping sound down Define S looks awsome as does the R5

MorleySA · 25 Jul 2016 at 13:56

wildest_jjk said:
Haha thanks for that mate. I have seen a lot of good things about Phanteks actually. With this new build I was trying to look at ways of keeping sound down so keep arriving at the bequiet series.

Will have another look into Phanteks

I would also recommend the Phanteks, it comes with a PWM fan hub. it gives great control (through your motherboard software), and can make your PC quiet.

It does largely depend on what your putting in there though? I have an Enthoo Primo with a full watercooling loop and its ultra quiet, even at full load.

C64 · 25 Jul 2016 at 14:06

If you don't care about looks just get the silverstone raven rv03 it's simply the best air cooling case performance to noise ratio.