Quiet Office PC Case

[MichiganPC]

I'm looking to build a quiet/silent office PC mid-tower case. I'm thinking i7 CPU and a fan-less GPU card. Probably the most intensive activity would be HD video editing.

The cases I've identified in no particular order are;

Fractal R4
Gigabyte Cupio 6140
Corsair 550D
Antec P280

Any opinion on these cases is welcome. Other options too. Personal experiences preferred.

 

[Arcanedeath]

I'd suggest the R4 or the P280. The P280 has more fans stock so cools better but the R4 is quieter as it only comes with 2 fans.

 

[tamshiwen]

The fractal r4 is a heavy case(from the sound insulation and steel frame), and weighs 25lbs by itself with nothing in it. It's a great case, but not one you will want to move often. Love mine.

 

[NukeULater]

I have system in a Fractal R4 and it's an average case. Yes it is quiet, but I was rather disappointed with the quantity of the plastics used throughout. Meanwhile my Corsair 900D is a tank. Well designed, heavy and quiet. I'd recommend the 550D anyday over the Fractal R4.