Define S VS. Phanteks Eclipse P400

[Maihym]

I am at a very hard decision here. I like both of these cases and both are compatible with my parts and future upgrades. But after looking at muliple reviews for both cases I still can't decide on which case to buy. So I'm looking for people to give me their opinions on which case they would get and why.

 

My Current Build (I plan on getting a 240MM or greater AIO)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($157.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($449.95 @ B&H)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($129.94 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($24.97 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)
Total: $1590.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[Clanscorpia]

Neither are better than the other, I prefer the Phanteks because of its PSU basement and I like the design style more buts it's personal preference.

[Maihym]

2 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

Neither are better than the other, I prefer the Phanteks because of its PSU basement and I like the design style more buts it's personal preference.

Which do you think would be quieter? Also which is more similar in size to my current case?

[Clanscorpia]

The Define S would be quieter than the P400 but the P400s would be quieter than the Define S

[Clanscorpia]

The P400 would be closer in size as well

[Maihym]

Just now, Clanscorpia said:

The P400 would be closer in size as well

Hmm alright, I think I'll go with the P400s since it'll fit where my current pc is and it'll be more quiet. I especially like the cover in the top so dust doesn't come in from above and get all over.

[Hunched]

If the Corsair 400C/400Q fits your needs that's the best case design I could find.

It was the only other thing around the NZXT S340 size, and it's better.

 

Dunno if anyone has released anything more like it, I find most cases are excessively long, especially the Define S.

I don't like a football field of empty space from my GPU to front intake

[Enderman]

Define S is quieter and way more elegant, phanteks cases look like crap IMO.

[Maihym]

3 minutes ago, Hunched said:

If the Corsair 400C/400Q fits your needs that's the best case design I could find.

It was the only other thing around the NZXT S340 size, and it's better.

 

Dunno if anyone has released anything more like it, I find most cases are excessively long, especially the Define S.

I don't like a football field of empty space from my GPU to front intake

I already ordered the phantek.