What case for a quiet build?

[waloshin]

I am looking for a case with a modern, clean design.

Has to have room for at least one optical bay as I do video work and burn DVDs and Blu-Rays.

 

[hemon]

Definitely: Fractal R5 or Fractal Define S (which I have and prefer).
I spent a lot time with this question on Internet for my build.

 

[lowendlinux]

I use a BeQuiet Silent Base 800 but the case is not the only thing to think about when it comes to quiet computing.

 

[Mikael H]

Like @hemon I run a Fractal Design Define S case. Make sure you can control fan rpm (but keep an eye on the temps). The single biggest improvement in noise level for me was switching to a (voltage regulated) Noctua fan on the CPU cooler tower. Now I'm just hating the stock cooler on my graphics card.

 

[waloshin]

For sure looking at the R5. Does anybody see the Titanium in person? How.does it compare to just the black?

 

[hemon]

Like @hemon I run a Fractal Design Define S case. Make sure you can control fan rpm (but keep an eye on the temps). The single biggest improvement in noise level for me was switching to a (voltage regulated) Noctua fan on the CPU cooler tower. Now I'm just hating the stock cooler on my graphics card.

Thank you!

I control the RPM over the motherboard (GA-Z97X-UD5H) and I have the Dark Rock Pro 3 for the CPU. The temps are very good: max. 64c @100%. With also the GPU at 100% (MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X) the noise level is very, very, low; I can hardly hear anything!

 

[pastrychef]

Use quality fans like Noctuas to keep the system quiet.

 

[waloshin]

I decided to go with the Define R5 Titanium.