Hi,
Is anyone able to advise if the Fractal Design Define R4 PC Case is considered to dampen sound more significantly compared with a P183 Antec?
I'm building a potential system together which I would probably build with 6700k towards the end of the year.
I like what I have read of the R4, I was just wondering in comparison with what I have how much difference will I expect.
Like most people I have read about, I built a 2600k system, I went for all performance and didn't consider noise until it drove me mental. This machine I will try to make as fanless as possible.
Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
Moderators: NeilBlanchard, Ralf Hutter, sthayashi, Devonavar
Re: Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
Welcome to SPCR.
At this point, take a look at the Fractal Define R5 or Define S. As always, a case is only as quiet as what's inside it.
At this point, take a look at the Fractal Define R5 or Define S. As always, a case is only as quiet as what's inside it.
Re: Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
I understand that the variables can make a massive impact.
How if I asked you in a different perspective.
If you installed your kit from the R4, which I assume you own from your signature, into a P183. Would you expect to notice more sound leaking from your machine?
How if I asked you in a different perspective.
If you installed your kit from the R4, which I assume you own from your signature, into a P183. Would you expect to notice more sound leaking from your machine?
-
- Posts: 94
- Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:55 pm
Re: Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
The P183 is a little more focused on dampening and quiet operation, but if all other things are equal, you shouldn't notice much difference with well-chosen components. Striving for fanless operation can sometimes be counter-productive if you want to maintain a level of performance - good quality fans at low rpms are often preferable for maintaining a moderate level of airflow across key components.
Re: Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
I'd expect it would sound similar and have warmer component temps due to inferior air flow / 120mm fans vs 140mm. The only thing I hear is my gfx card fans at idle...because I haven't modded the gfx card, yet.est1984 wrote:If you installed your kit from the R4, which I assume you own from your signature, into a P183. Would you expect to notice more sound leaking from your machine?
Truly, they are both great cases...just look at the crazy silent gaming build Puget Systems did in a P183. However, I think the case is a little long in the tooth feature-wise.
-
- *Lifetime Patron*
- Posts: 2269
- Joined: Sun May 21, 2006 9:09 am
- Location: Northern California.
Re: Fractal Design Define R4 Vs P183
as a rule of thumb, a case that "leaks" less sound, also has less airflow. - so its fans run faster, trying to keep it cool, thus making more noise.est1984 wrote:....Would you expect to notice more sound leaking from your machine?
IMO the best case is one with great airflow, that contains carefully selected, quiet, and possibly modded, components.