Slient Case vs. Silent Fans

[ZombifiedPyro]

Like the title says. I am not that used to silent computers so my computer does not need to be inaudible. I was looking at silent cases that dampen sound, but I wondered why wouldn't I just get a case with good airflow and silent fans, then if I want a high performance loud machine I can have that. Anyone that can answer is welcome.

[RonaldJayQ]

Silent Fans are better and a much cheaper option. But if your willing to spend more than $70 you can get a silent optimized case like the Fractal Design R4 + Bonus silent fans that come pre installed in the case that you buy.

[NamelessTed]

From recent experience, getting a silent case makes a HUGE difference. So, while my H80 was away for RMA I have been using the stock Intel cooler. This thing is loud as fuck. I had it running in my 300R and I could hear it like crazy. The worst part is how it just spins up and slows down, that noise is so annoying. So, last week I got a Fractal Design Define R4 and it is amazeballs. I transferred my whole system over two days ago, even though I still don't have my H80 back. When I first turned it on I thought it didn't boot because it was so quiet as well as there being some background noise. I can hear it now, but it is a ridiculous amount more quiet than it was. This is also the model with the side panel window so the version without the window would presumably be even quieter.

The Define R4 gets two big thumbs up from me and I would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a new case.

[RonaldJayQ]

Ya, In my opinion, The R4 is the best silent optimized case i know.

[onionring]

quiet fans are better than a noise dampening case but not as good as both together.