Gaming Case Change-Up

lescarpio · July 24, 2013

Hey all, was looking to change my current C70 for something different. Nothing wrong with the C70, but I was going to sell it to a friend who desperately needs a new case.

I'm having a hard time deciding what to get for myself. I'm basically down to just 2 cases now (and one on my wishlist).

CM Storm Enforcer, or

Fractal Define R4

wishlisted the Corsair 600T

Any opinions from current owners? Each case right now before taxes and shipping (Cali, US) is around $89, $104, and $150 respectively. I'm looking for quiet, air cooling solution, and I'm not big with storage (this is mainly for gaming), so I tend to only have 1 ssd and 1 hdd storage.

Any ideas/thoughts on this please? Thanks! (Budget is $70 to $125).

hehehehhehehehe · July 24, 2013

In my opinion the R4 is starting to become a bit too... mainstream I guess but while saying that I have not had any actual hands on with either of them.

but... I do love the 600T :P

WoodenMarker · July 24, 2013

Storm Enforcer doesn't look that good imo.

The Define R4 is a great case but is awfully boring.

The 600T White is a nice looking case imo.

They're all solid in terms of quality. If you want quiet, you can't go wrong with the R4. Just don't expect an exciting case.

lescarpio · July 24, 2013

Storm Enforcer doesn't look that good imo.

The Define R4 is a great case but is awfully boring.

The 600T White is a nice looking case imo.

They're all solid in terms of quality. If you want quiet, you can't go wrong with the R4. Just don't expect an exciting case.

Yeah. In terms of cooling vs looks, I guess the two are pretty much personal preference. I like both cases in that they have the front bay hinged doors to cover up the optical/5.25" bays, and offer up bigger than 120mm case fan options.

I like the Enforcer for its looks and the option of having two 200mm fans. The R4 for its larger stance, yet minimalist look as well. Both have window options, which I like. Both are in my price range.

Guess to further weed out the two, is if anyone has any particular gripes they have with either case... Like for me, the Corsair C70 (my current case) just lost its appeal. Sure it has carrying handles, it has options for future liquid cooling (which I won't be able to do for a while), and it's pretty solid. But overall, it's loud, visually and audibly. I know the Enforcer is loud in its own way (armor like form), but it has that predator style that I like.