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I want to buy a new case, but I don't know which! Please help me!

theRTT

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So I am doubting between:

Fractal Design Define S

Corsair Carbide Clear 400C

Cooler Master MasterBox 5

Currently I have the Cooler Master N300.
I want a case with a window. But I don't know which one of these is the best.
What I find important is that:

the window doesn't get scratched easily. (pretty important)
the case is pretty silent


So which one should I choose? Which one do you recommend and why? Or Do you know about a different case that's maybe something I would like? For now, I like the Cooler Master MasterBox 5, the most.

I'm not willing to pay more than a 100 euro's

Thank you for helping me out!
 
may I add 2 more to the mix:

Thermaltake Suppressor F31 -- I think this is maybe the best silent case for <100€ as it's basically a Fractal Design R5.
a friend of mine got the Phanteks Eclipse P400S. it is a very nice case as well.

out of the 4 suggested, I'd go with the Define S if you don't need an optical drive.
 


Okay, thank you for your answer! But I have heard that the Define S, get's scratched pretty easily. Is that true?
Unfortunately, the Thermaltake Suppressor F31 and the Phanteks Eclipse P400S are not available in the Netherlands.
 


really can't believe that. you can order it via German Amazon without any problems for example.
Wouldn't make much sense for a German premium brand like Phanteks or an international brand like TT not to ship to NL.

define "pretty easy" -- what are you planning to do with it? 😀
I couldn't test it myself but I'm strongly believing that all the windows in a certain price range come from the same chinese factory....

 


Okay, I mark that as 1 vote for the Define S (;