Help me choosing a silent case please!

[Alsilence]

Hello i was reading some post in the forum but i can´t decide something that fits my needs.

My budget is around 80-90 €.

First of all, window or not? Does it make a noticeable difference in noise terms?

And i choose some options, like fractal define s, fractal define c, cooler master silencio 550...

Please help xd.

Thank you.

[Abula]

Welcome to SPCR!!!!

Would be useful for you to post what you plan inside so they can give you a better recommendation, also if you plan to OC etc.

[Alsilence]

Mm i don´t know xd, i think the same hardware i have at the moment.
6700k, a cryorig h5 (wich i think i should change the fans i know...) and a 1060, although i´ll probably change the gpu soon.
Also i use only a big ssd, i don´t have any hdd.
I´m not going to put a custom liquid cool system or something like that.

Thank you!

[CA_Steve]

Is the mobo size ATX, uATX,...?

Do you have an optical drive / need for a 5.25" drive slot in the case?

[Alsilence]

Nope, i don´t need an optical drive but it´s not a problem if the case has a bay.

[CA_Steve]

Is the mobo size ATX, uATX,...?

[Alsilence]

Hehe sorry, forgot it.
It´s atx.

[CA_Steve]

window: impact is generally minimal...but depends on the case and mfgr. Fractal does a decent job.

The Define S and C are good choices.

[Alsilence]

window: impact is generally minimal...but depends on the case and mfgr. Fractal does a decent job.

The Define S and C are good choices.

Is there a big difference between define s and c in noise levels?
I like define c the most, because it´s "compact" design. But i only saw reviews of the define s.
They have the same quality?

Also is the best option in that price range?

Thank you

[CA_Steve]

There isn't a SPCR review of the C, and I haven't seen any comparable reviews with a decent acoustic test room....but, here's Tech Report's comparison using a higher power load than what you have. The S has the potential to provide more cooling than the C. That's the biggest difference.

[CA_Steve]

other stuff...

C: max GPU length 12.4", max CPU cooler height 168-170mm (windowed vs non-), will want a modular PSU as the area is shared with drive cage. With drive cage max length recommended is 175mm. w/o cage 228mm.

S: max GPU 16.7", cooler 180mm, PSU 300mm unless bottom mounted fan which shortens max length to 170mm (140mm fan). No reason for a bottom fan, though.

[Alsilence]

other stuff...

C: max GPU length 12.4", max CPU cooler height 168-170mm (windowed vs non-), will want a modular PSU as the area is shared with drive cage. With drive cage max length recommended is 175mm. w/o cage 228mm.

S: max GPU 16.7", cooler 180mm, PSU 300mm unless bottom mounted fan which shortens max length to 170mm (140mm fan). No reason for a bottom fan, though.

I see, so they have almost the same noise level.
It´s a little weird considering the c has 120mm fans while the s has 140mm.

Also considering the r5, the non windowed is only 10€ more expensive so...
Or maybe it´s an overkill?

I´m looking for the quieter one, that´s the only thing that worries me.

Thank you.

[CA_Steve]

The S is the R5...

with: a third front fan slot which you most likely don't need

without:
- fan controller - which you probably won't use as the mobo fan control is generally better
- Optical drive
- drive cages.

Otherwise, the same. Go for the size and features you want and don't sweat the noise thing. Your gfx card will overrule everything else.

[Alsilence]

The S is the R5...

with: a third front fan slot which you most likely don't need

without:
- fan controller - which you probably won't use as the mobo fan control is generally better
- Optical drive
- drive cages.

Otherwise, the same. Go for the size and features you want and don't sweat the noise thing. Your gfx card will overrule everything else.

Well i think first of all i should explain something.
I´m thinking about changin the case looking for something quieter.
At the moment i have a phanteks enthoo pro m, and because its flimsy panels i was wondering if a thicker case would make the system quieter.

Maybe it´s a waste of money and should keep my case if there is not a huge difference...

[NeilBlanchard]

It comes down to fans and fan controls, and the graphics card for noise, most of the time.

I have the same case and the only thing that would make it better is a closed front and larger intakes on the sides of the front, for indirect sound path. Like the R5 / Define S, but this is not a big deal.

[Alsilence]

It comes down to fans and fan controls, and the graphics card for noise, most of the time.

I have the same case and the only thing that would make it better is a closed front and larger intakes on the sides of the front, for indirect sound path. Like the R5 / Define S, but this is not a big deal.

So changing to a r5/c i won´t notice a big difference?
You think I´d better stay with the phanteks right?

[NeilBlanchard]

What is make the most noise in you system now? The case is more important on how it affects air flow - the sturdiness of our case is pretty good.

[Alsilence]

What is make the most noise in you system now? The case is more important on how it affects air flow - the sturdiness of our case is pretty good.

Mmmm under load the gpu fans.

Idle, the cpu fan and a weird low pitch humming from the psu that goes through the case frame...