Case with a window or not?

[Gamman]

Basiclly i am all about quiet PC case,  but will a window make a huge difference or not? 

[Guest]

Performance wise, no.

It just looks better.

[DHelios]

It depends on the case. In most cases, a windowed side panel will let a little more sound through. I know that for the Define R5 specifically, Fractal Design made a point of the windowed version being only barely less quiet than the non-windowed version.

[iRileyx]

Aslong as its a good quality case, and the window is securely on, it shouldn't make any difference to how quiet the pc is.

[Marine_Boy]

@Gamman In my opinion it shouldn't be any louder than a regular case, but it will definitely look better  

[SaladFingers]

If a quiet PC is your priority, definitely go for a case without a window. It might not make a "huge" difference, but it will be noticeable. The very quiet setups most of the time are as good as their weakest point - if all of the inside is covered in sound dampening material but the side panel is not, a lot of that noise will still find its way to your ears

 

But.. Window looks way cooler, hehe.

 

PS: It also depends on the build quality of the case and whether they actually bothered with sound dampening or not...

[FireFlame9222]

4 minutes ago, Puhtutz said:

Performance wise, no.

It just looks better.

*if you don't have wimpy parts

[ALJOJAISON]

Case with windows...Looks great..Shows off your epic setup......

[Trav_X]

Windowed is usually fine unless you are looking for absolute complete silence, as a window will add more noise but by a very marginal amount. good choices are the Define R5, Define S, any be quiet! case, Phanteks P400S, NZXT H440 and I guess really anything with some nice sound dampening material. Those are all good choices but check reviews before you buy.

[Enderman]

I've noticed way more sound comes out the back panel of the case with the rear fan and vents and everything.

A side panel window won't make much of a difference.

Buying quiet fans and passive components makes a huge difference.

[Aytex]

Just buy a window'd case with some sound dampening panels and glue em on or something

[ALJOJAISON]

The best option is buy a case which comes with window and has the option to cover them if needed ...There are lot of case how does that

[Gamman]

Well i thinking about the define nano s 

 

[ALJOJAISON]

1 minute ago, Gamman said:

Well i thinking about the define nano s 

 

That would be great

[Gamman]

6 minutes ago, ALJOJAISON said:

That would be great

So it sound be quiet enough? 

[ALJOJAISON]

 

1 minute ago, Gamman said:

So it sound be quiet enough? 

They are more than just quiet...I have experience with this case and I can assure you it will be quiet and also it looks great...

[DexterSmythe]

37 minutes ago, Gamman said:

Basiclly i am all about quiet PC case,  but will a window make a huge difference or not? 

If the case if from a good brand who makes quality cases (Not a $20 Case from China) there should not be much difference between a windowed and non-windowed versions. However, the windowless will be a little quieter but it will not show off your PC internals but it that is what you are going for then a windowless side panel would be fine.

[Gamman]

12 minutes ago, ALJOJAISON said:

 

They are more than just quiet...I have experience with this case and I can assure you it will be quiet and also it looks great...

Tha

 

8 minutes ago, CapedCrusader21 said:

If the case if from a good brand who makes quality cases (Not a $20 Case from China) there should not be much difference between a windowed and non-windowed versions. However, the windowless will be a little quieter but it will not show off your PC internals but it that is what you are going for then a windowless side panel would be fine.

Thank you

[it_dont_work]

against cases with windows personally, like a quiet non flashy box...but full tempered glass while gorgeous also blocks a hell of a lot of noise.

[belfouf]

examples of silent cases :

 

Corsair Carbid 100R - Silent edition

Fractal Design Define R4

Cooler Master Silencio

Be Quiet Silent Base 800