I currently am running a Corsair 600T, I have it next to my desk and it annoys me I can hear it. All I have in it is my water cooling unit and the 2x120mm fans. My video cards never go above 50-60% fan speed which I cannot hear. I am looking to upgrade my CPU/Mobo and Case. I am considering all options be it mini - full tower. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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Best "Quiet" case
- Thread starter EnvymeRT
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Fractal cases like the XL R2 have soundproofiing that make them very quiet. You don't seem to have a heat issue so it's a good option, especially as they XL uses 140mm fans and the ones it comes with are very quiet and even better have a 3-way fan voltage switch to control speed and thus noise. XL might be a touch large but on the other hand it has tons of space for watercooling gear like radiators and reservoirs and even better the hard drive bays come out for even more space for your radiator.
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Fractal R4... By far the quietest case I have ever owned and ice had tons of high end cases.
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I'm running a Fractal Design Node 304, which is too small for you, but I CAN comment on the fans: 2x 92mm inlet plus 140mm outlet fan is very quiet on low and moves enough air to coool Core i3 + overclocked 750Ti.
Build quality is excellent, would recommend!
Build quality is excellent, would recommend!
That's awesome thanks for the feedback. I actually had that ( Fractal R4) in my Newegg basket. Some rave reviews then a few that say the case is hard to use or mounting screws don't work. I will try it out, Since I am SLI'ing two 780 Ti's will I have any issues with room?
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That's awesome thanks for the feedback. I actually had that ( Fractal R4) in my Newegg basket. Some rave reviews then a few that say the case is hard to use or mounting screws don't work. I will try it out, Since I am SLI'ing two 780 Ti's will I have any issues with room?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FdpIrr3JNc
4:10 mark or thereabouts. 11.5" with the HDD cage installed. I would add a bottom fan for good measure.
I have a corsair 550d and I love it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
The biggest thing you need to consider are your fans. What type of 120mm fans are you using? Are they attached to a fan controller or are they pwm. If they are PWM install speedfan and put a custom profile. If they are not pwm, get a fan controller.
Spend a little extra and upgrade your fans. It makes the world of difference to have quiet fans.
The R4 is very nice also. Just find a case that has sound proofing on the front and sides and you should be good.
The biggest thing you need to consider are your fans. What type of 120mm fans are you using? Are they attached to a fan controller or are they pwm. If they are PWM install speedfan and put a custom profile. If they are not pwm, get a fan controller.
Spend a little extra and upgrade your fans. It makes the world of difference to have quiet fans.
The R4 is very nice also. Just find a case that has sound proofing on the front and sides and you should be good.
I have a corsair 550d and I love it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
The biggest thing you need to consider are your fans. What type of 120mm fans are you using? Are they attached to a fan controller or are they pwm. If they are PWM install speedfan and put a custom profile. If they are not pwm, get a fan controller.
Spend a little extra and upgrade your fans. It makes the world of difference to have quiet fans.
The R4 is very nice also. Just find a case that has sound proofing on the front and sides and you should be good.
Yeah right now I have a 650T I love it, its big and has alot of air flow. But mine is white, I wouldnt mind it in black/grey and a tad smaller.