new case choice fractal design r3?

[LordAzathoth]

I've already posted a question regarding my future case
and I've narowed down my options.

I was interested by hot swap trays for hdd. it is present in the Haf x but this case is dearer

the haf 932 is just as nice without the hot swappable tray

but cheaper. nice black inside.

and then I'm looking at the fractal design r3. I know they are totally diferent designs but I also love this clean one, nice and easy cable management. and much cheaper

so I'm wonderng I can still add a tray can't I?
the other issue with the r3 is cooling is it any good compared to HAF?

other choice maybe the nzxt phantom...

I can't wait for your opinion and advice

thanks guys.

 

[Evil^]

Expect the usual "the sound damping in the R3 makes it warmer" etc etc but in all honesty mate its not that much.... my E5200 stays happily at 30 idle and 45 full load and its no better no worse than my old case.

I imagine the haf "may be" better cooling wise however i've never owned one so I really can't say but I have had a R3 for about a week now and can say the cable management is top! the sound proofing is much much better than the R2 and it looks so nice and clean and shiny you won't be disappointed

 

[LordAzathoth]

yeah that's what I start thinking.
Only thing is only 2 5.25 bay...if I want a fan controller with rpm/temps and a hdd tray/rack...

hmm It still not worth paying £50 to get the haf X.

thanks for your answer. Going to bed, I'll sleep on it hehe