which case would have better sound proofing?

roguekiller2323 · 30 Apr 2011 at 03:51

what case would have better sound proofing out of these cases

Coolermaster RC-1000 Cosmos
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-144-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

or

NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower with the silencing kit

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-023-NX&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=35
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-042-OP

OLDPHART · 2 May 2011 at 12:40

Don't know which case would have better sound proofing, but l would go for the NZXT Phantom thats my next case + silence kit, just love the design.

roguekiller2323 · 11 May 2011 at 19:14

anyone got any idea's?

[TW]Sponge · 11 May 2011 at 19:21

If you want sound proofing I'd take a long hard look at the Fractal XL.

shadowscotland · 11 May 2011 at 20:17

The Phantom is full of holes so rubish as a 'quiet' case.

Good sound insulation depends upon the following general principles
heaviness (high mass is good)
flexibility (avoid resonance of panels, adsorb sound energy)
completeness (air tightness, only as good as weakest link)
isolation. (separation of parts)

Completeness is almost impossable in PC's - Zalmans TNN heatpipe cases are the exception
So removeing all direct sound paths are the next best approach (use of doors. hoods baffels etc.)

That said, it's the hardware that makes the noise, not the case.
silent pc review (SPCR) have a list of recomended quiet cases, well worth a look