Thinking of Returning My Define R5 For Something Else

[ramzabeoulve]

Here is the complete planned build I have.

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Blackout) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: 320GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card

 

 

I snapped up the Define R5 Blackout Edition for a good price ($80 USD after rebate). But I'm having second thoughts. Going into the process, I wanted a case that provided a good balance of cooling and acoustics. Keep it or what other case options? (The box is unopened so no restocking fee and I get free returns)

[Skiiwee29]

Up to you, but for your wants of cooling and acoustics, there is likely none better than the R5. 

[dantayy]

Maybe a Corsair 400C/400Q, although the R5 is already a great case in terms of cooling and acoustics

[Kevin_Walter]

I wouldn't trade my S340 for anything. It's not the "best" for noise (it doesn't really come with anything to muffle internal noises), but the cooling is pretty great. Really easy to create and maintain positive pressure, the cable management and lack of optical/storage bays in the motherboard compartment keep it nice and open so air can flow nicely.

[Curufinwe_wins]

The Define R5 is better in airflow than the H440 while also being quieter, but if you want the true airflow/noise king of the hill, the Define S is the case to beat.

[Gokufighther]

2 hours ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

The Define R5 is better in airflow than the H440 while also being quieter, but if you want the true airflow/noise king of the hill, the Define S is the case to beat.

it is pretty quiet, but my old hdd with it now clicking actually makes the holder vibrate and it transfers to the case making a horrible noise!

[Curufinwe_wins]

54 minutes ago, Gokufighther said:

it is pretty quiet, but my old hdd with it now clicking actually makes the holder vibrate and it transfers to the case making a horrible noise!

Tightening down or loosening the bracket makes it not do that...

[Gokufighther]

1 hour ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

Tightening down or loosening the bracket makes it not do that...

but it only occurs intermittently, its not constant, which is why i am reluctant to have to unhook my case and lug the 60+ pound beast from my desktop

[Curufinwe_wins]

2 minutes ago, Gokufighther said:

but it only occurs intermittently, its not constant, which is why i am reluctant to have to unhook my case and lug the 60+ pound beast from my desktop

That is unfortunate... I myself went completely SSD a few months ago once I built my own NAS.