Looking for a quiet case. Zalman Z9 Plus, or Fractal Design R3.

Ryansb12 · 29 Jul 2012 at 12:45

Hello I am looking to get a new case for my pc. The pc I have at the moment is very noisey and I want to get a silent case. The fractal design case is very silent apparently, but the zalman is cheaper but is this case quiet aswell?

Thanks for the advice!

OptimaLnrg · 29 Jul 2012 at 13:06

r3/r4 are great cases for quietness. But bare in mind if you have hot noisy components that are struggling for cool air then the sound dampening will only make them work harder, as it hinders air flow.

mraerosmith1981 · 29 Jul 2012 at 13:34

I would recommend the R3 or the XL, I have both of these and they are fab quiet

Monkeyspaz5000 · 29 Jul 2012 at 16:18

Coming from someone who has had both - defo the Fractal!! No comparison in build and quality between the two.

The fractal will also be a lot quieter.