Phanteks P400S windowed vs Define S vs....

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I am thinking about upgrading my case for something quieter. I currently have a Corsair Carbide Spec 02 which is nice, but its time for an upgrade. My budget for this is the $60-100 range. I have been looking at the P400s and the define S because they are both cases that are marketed as quiet, but also have a window. While I know a window certainly doesn't help silence anything, I would like a case that has both as components are pretty and nice to look at. I will eventually be adding an AIO water cooler(likely 280mm), but from my understanding this is not a problem in either case (front mount on p400s). While I do recognize that the Define S is  favored to this point, I have fallen in love with the idea of the leds on the P400S. This is not absolute though, and if the Define S is drastically quieter than the P400s, then my decision will have been made. If you have other suggestions within my budget, I would appreciate them.

 

In short, I am looking for a case that must...

have a window

be quiet

cost under 100USD

support radiators up to 280mm

 

In order of importance to me, here are the factors I am taking into consideration.

1. Quietness

2. Budget

3. Level of turnip

4. Appearance

5. Cable Management

 

I don't think that it is really necessary, but my parts list is linked here.

*I really don't care about the ODD and do not mind excluding it from the system if the case does not have a 5.25" bay.

 

thanks for the help

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1. The Define is probably gonna be quieter but put quiet components in and the difference will not be down to the case.

2. The P400S is cheaper.

3. Expired meme

4. The P400S is my favorite case bar the be Quiet! Pro 900 so there's that.

5. Both are good but the Define is better.

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Thanks for the post. Anyone else have an opinion?