Fractal vs Cooler Master?

kim31227

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Hi guys,
I'm building a new PC sometime this year and I'm not sure which case to buy...

I'm deciding either between the

1) Fractal Design Define R4

or the

2) Cooler Master Storm Enforcer

I want a high quality mid tower case...Which one is better?

Thanks!! :D
 

marshallbradley

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I prefer the "low-key" look of the R4. They're both high quality cases though.

Check out some of Corsair's/NZXT's/BitFenix's offerings as well. The Vengeance C70 esp. in one of my favourite cases out there (in Military Green!!). Don't let other people's opinions interfere too much though, if you like the look of a case, go for it! It's you who's going to be staring at it for the next 3 years, not us.

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The Define R4 (which is what I recommend) is more of a silence optimized case. It has sound dampening everywhere possible inside the case. It also seems to be very restrictive on airflow but don't be fooled. This is exactly what it wants you to think. The cooling is almost if not just as good as a 'normal' case.

The Storm Enforcer is basically a HAF 912 with a paint job and a side panel window plus a new look. It is more budget oriented but it's still a great case. Toms Hardware did a review a while back and recommended it.

Both are of high quality. In the end I suggest you base it on looks and functionality. You should also consider other cases as well.