Which downsized mid-tower case for best air flow/silence compromise?

[plissk]

I currently have a Fractal Design R5 which is relatively empty inside. I'm moderately happy with it but would like to change it for another case. I would like to downsize to something not too dissimilar in noise levels and air flow that can accommodate a front mounted H115i radiator. I would also like a PSU shroud and only really need space for 1-2 HDDs. I can lose the optical bay quite happily! I will never neet to mount a radiator on the top. Build quality is also a priority, and the R5 is a mixed bag here IMO. I'm not bothered about a TG side panel, would be quieter without it, but it's not a deal breaker. What would you recommend? I was looking at cases like the Phanteks P400S, NZXT S340 or Fractal Design Define C. TIA.

Here is a pic of my current build:

 

[zoltan.boese]

As far as i can tell based on the picture, you have an ATX motherboard. If you wish to have sound dampening and good dust filtration the cases you listed above are good choices. For noise minimization you may look into the be!quiet case family.

Another great all-rounder in this category is the SilverStone Kublai KL07, test here.

A budget uATX case would be the CM MasterBox Lite.

 

[Zerk2012]

Fractal Design Define C. Hands down.

 

[plissk]

As far as i can tell based on the picture, you have an ATX motherboard.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into these. The mobo is indeed an ATX, a Gigabyte Z370 Gaming 7.

From this review, it looks like the Be Quiet SB 600 won't accommodate the H115i at the front or probably at the top either, but some of their bigger cases might work.

https://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/be_quiet_silent_base_600_window_review,9.html

 

[plissk]

Fractal Design Define C. Hands down.

Hi Zerk, what do you particularly like about the Define C?

 

[Zerk2012]

Everything, from the cable management, 3 x 2.5" ssd mounts behind the motherboard tray, hard to beat their quality. Comes without a window, with a window or tempered glass.
You would loose the 5.25 slot for your disc drive if you still use that. I have mine mounted in my PC but it's not even hooked up because I needed the last port on my board for anouther drive.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/gvbkcf,qCDzK8,rPPzK8/