Looking for a minimal case, no RGB, Fractal Define R6 or something else?

[starmanwarz]

I'm still rocking a Thermaltake Armour LCS back from when I had my Q6600 watercooled. Getting a new build (3700X, 5700XT) together and I'm looking for a minimal case. No "GAMER" stuff.

Size doesn't matter but I'd like to have plenty of space. Good quality. Good airflow and low noise. Easy to work with.

From what I've seen so far I'm liking the Fractal Design Define R6 Tempered Glass Blackout. Any other recommendations? Is this case a good one?

 

[starmanwarz]

What size is your Motherboard? Only reason I ask is because I don't want to recommend a case that's micro ATX and you have an ATX motherboard

Fractal cases are brilliant to work with from my past experiences, plenty of space and look great I'd highly recommend them to anyone

Haven't decided yet but probably a Gigabyte x570 Aorus Pro, so ATX.

 

[starmanwarz]

I really like the BeQuiet case, very slick and comes with 2 free Pure wings 120mm fans

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x be quiet! Silent Base 601 Midi-Tower Case - Black Window ** 2 x FREE PURE WINGS 120MM FANS **= £124.99

Total: £136.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)
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Yep, that's the kind I like. It's nice, but I like the R6 a bit more

 

[starmanwarz]

omg i had that case too, i cant believe i bought it, i thought it looked great at the time but now so cheesey. Cant go wrong with fractal great cases S2 and Meshify worth a look too

Lol yeah it's pretty ugly, now that my PC is on the living room I'd really like a better looking case!

S2 and meshify look good too and they are cheaper as well, is the R6 top of the line for Fractal?

 

[starmanwarz]

I think I decided, the Define S2 Vision Blackout:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Fractal Design Define S2 Vision Blackout Midi Tower Case - Black Tempered Glass= £179.99

Total: £191.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)​

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It's so pretty!

 

[starmanwarz]

Not late at all, still haven't ordered! That's a sexy looking case, really like the dark glass!

 

[starmanwarz]

Did some more reading, the Fractal Meshify S2 Dark TG is now #1 on my list

 

[starmanwarz]

Ordered the Fractal Design Meshify S2 Dark TG, it looks lovely! Temps are supposed to be a bit lower than the R6/S2 plus it's newer.

Excited, haven't built a PC since 2013!

 

[starmanwarz]

The Meshify S2 comes with 3 fans if I'm not mistaken, 2 in the front and 1 in the back, should I add another one in the front?