Case upgrade or new fans?

Hanga

Hanga

Hanga

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Hi.

I have the Fractal Design R5 white (windowed) with the stock fans (1 front 1 back).

I am considering upgrading to a new case. Mostly because I would like a full glass side panel, which of course requires a new case, but also because I think the airflow could be better.

Silence is important to me however, so I guess my question is what road to go down.

1) New fans - are there options where i can increase airflow without sacrificing noise level?
2) New case - is there a much better case out there? A white one in a stylish design with glass panel and the right balance between airflow and noise ?

I don't have a max budget as such, but would prefer to stay under £200.

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
 
If I choose to buy fans - are there much better fans ourt here (airflow to noise ratio) or should I just get another FD GP-14 as the second intake?
 
Pocket10s said:
Noctua is the obvious choice - check out their website for which model you should get for case fans. People mention the Artic P14 but I've never used them personally. The are a heck of a lot cheaper - not sure if they are only optimised for radiator cooling.

I just wanted to mention, there aren't that many cases really better than the Fractal in airflow (I mean, meaningful difference, like going from a H510 to a Meshify C). To have a quiet setup, I would isolate the sound first: What is making the most noise? In most cases, it's the GPU. Can you deshroud and stick some 120mms on there?
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Noctua is the obvious choise yes - but also expensive and I will only go that way if I can get them in black/white.

I have seen the NF-A12x25 get amazing reviews. Does the A14 Chromax PWM deliver the same performance?
 
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