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I just finished a build with the Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic. I squeezed two 360mm rads in there. (One 40mmthick, one 80mm)

 

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811112582

 

I have to say, I love this case. There's a TON of room for cable management. My only complaint is that the power button is a bit chintzy, but otherwise a top-notch case.

Howdy all, I'm in the business for a new case and am struggling a bit with some specifics, any suggestions are greatly appreciated (and if this is under the wrong forum please tell me).

Here are the specifics:

  • I'm a bit of a sucker for white builds, and my components suit, so I'd like a white case.
  • Support for a 280mm (or in a dream scenario 360mm) radiator (not slim, including fans) which can be mounted on the top, without having to do any mods or otherwise and without interfering with ram. I'm aware I can get better breathing if I front mount it but I much prefer the look on the top.
  • A side panel, preferably tempered glass but I'll survive if it isn't.
  • Finally, a clear/transparent/in some way see-through front panel, I'd like to be able to see my fans through the front panel instead of just having their light splash into the case.

From my findings so far, I've only located the Corsair 680x, which matches all the conditions but is a bit... swole. Also the Lian Li Alpha 550 which from my understanding has been discontinued (I think I saw one on Amazon but it doesn't deliver to Australia. 

 

Overall, this shouldn't be as difficult as it is, it's just the moment you want it in white and a top mounted radiator you're not playing with much.

 

I don't intend to make others do my shopping but I've really been having some trouble.

Once again, any suggestions are appreciated.

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I just finished a build with the Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic. I squeezed two 360mm rads in there. (One 40mmthick, one 80mm)

 

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811112582

 

I have to say, I love this case. There's a TON of room for cable management. My only complaint is that the power button is a bit chintzy, but otherwise a top-notch case.

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1 hour ago, Mr Mindstorms said:

 

011 dynamic is the only choice, and it has pretty good airflow.

 

 

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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Phanteks Eclipse P600S Glacier White

or

Corsair Carbide 678C White

 

These 2 are the most appealing white cases to me as they looks so great and beautiful and classy, they both offers the same 2 worlds of good airflow and silence, they has excellent build quality and features with normal shape/form factor.

 

But they doesn't have glass or see-through front panel

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