Open Case Xproto Build + Quiet fans?

[PaulW]

Hi All,

i am thinking about my next build. This the first in 10 years, a lot has changed since 2011. what has also changed has been my ideas of a PC. i am seriously thinking of my next build to do away with the PC case and go totally open case and purchase the quietest fans and components i can get. i recently saw a video testing a so called quiet cases VS one with better air flow both using quiet fans.The result was only one decibel in sound reduction, which is not even noticeable when it comes to sound.

in term of cooling and accessibility an open case is the clear winner, cleaning dust would be easy and as it's an open could be done more regularly. i find that even in a closed case dust always accumulates no matter how many filters you have.

So i have been scouting round for a an open Case and the one that is catching my eye is the XTIA Xproto. I love the design of this one. but i have a few questions on it.

1) With this case you need a smaller motherboard. What are the draw backs here when compared to a full ATX MBoard?
2) Which fan Brand is the quietest fans.
3) What is the best way to control fan speed? can this be done via software or a hardware attachment?
4) How loud do Newer Graphics cards get, I will probably get a RTX 3080 when the prices are not ridiculous.

Noise is a thing of me but i will probably make a sound proofing enclosure that i could place around it if i need to but that would be if its unbearable. idling would be fine.

I play games but mostly would use it for 3D modeling and Art work.

Thanks

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[PaulW]

Thanks to you both, still on the fence but leaning toward an open case as my thoughts are the same as Pockets, without a case it would mean less hot air in a box so that would be better. atm i have my Rig with the side off and its rather loud but im used to it and its Ten years old. the small form factor of the Xproto will be a bit more expensive but i can always get 2x 32 gigs of ram for 64, which is pricey but pleanty. i haven't bought a new rig in ten years and splashed out then so i dont mind doing the same for the next ten, you get what you pay for and it is somthing i use everyday for work and play. will have to see my budget when Graphics card prices return to earth.

Thanks for the fan reccomendations i have a Noctua in my rig at the moment, its never let me down, but i wish they came in black , will probably get a Sea sonic PSU if i can, i like them but may need a Small form factor one if they do them.

 

[PaulW]

you really can't go wrong with either a Corsair SF600 or SF750 Platinum

i have had Corsair Ram Fail and a friend had his Corsair PSU explode. so based on experince i'd rather not choose Corsair if i can help it. its the only brand that has ever failed on me or that i have known to fail.