Fractal Define R5 or SilverStone CS380 V2?

Caporegime
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Need a case for at least 10 drives, I already have a 5.25 inch to 3*3.5 inch hotswap bay so that takes care of 3 drives, which leaves me needing a case with at least 7 internal, or hotswap bays.

I have narrowed it down to the two above, both have pro's and cons, the Fractal is really quiet and has good airflow, whereas the CS380 has hotswap bays but the cooling solution for the hard drives leaves a little to be desired.

Any opinions or further suggestions?
 
I went ahead and ordered an R5 but then realised the 5.25 bays are a stupid shape and my 3x3.5 to 5.25 adapter wouldn't fit so back to the drawing board.

The more I look at the SilverTone CS380, the less I like it.

The Coolermaster Silencio 652S seemed to tick the boxes but doesn't look like its available over there!

Argh!
 
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