Corsair 600Q versus Fracture Define R5

[waloshin]

Corsair 600Q versus Fracture Define R5 case. I am need of a quiet, minimalist, professional looking case.

I will be running a

Full Atx board
Intel i5 7400
Asus R9 280X video card

[exploder]

I like the Corsair 600Q. Only my opinion but the Corsair case just looked more thought out and their quality is usually decent. Here is what I looked at to compare.

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-quiet-600q-inverse-atx-full-tower-case

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

Both cases are really nice!:)

[Perfect Storm]

What about Cooler Master Silencio 352 - micro ATX

http://us.coolermaster.com/uploadfile/fileproduct_list/en14110400013701/PRDPIC/46_76770b8ca4b04c950048ce852b6b99a6_1415124097.jpg

[QIII]

The Fractal Design R5 beats both in anechoic chambers, is inexpensive, looks great, has tons of room and keeps my machine's innards nice and cool after adding two more fans. Don't get the model with the side window if you are looking for sound reduction.

[waloshin]

Thanks for the comments. I also wonder which case will last longer? Which one had better paint and thicker pannels.

[QIII]

Cases are generally powder coated or anodized these days, so there won't be much difference there. All three will be steel sided (maybe sturdy aluminum). All three companies are known for good construction, so I don't see much of an advantage to any of them in that regard.

[waloshin]

I decided to go with the Define R5 Titanium.

[CharlesA]

Hope you like it. The only complaint I've had about my R5 is that it rattles sometimes but that goes away if I remove the bottom air filter. Not a huge deal, but it can get annoying.