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So I'm thinking about getting a different case, since cable management in the 300R sucks. I would like to know of a case that is the same size (for like motherboards, has 3 5.25" drive bays, support for 3 2.5" drives and 2 3.5" drives, has a window, and is black (maybe with red accents). Needs to have good cooling (maybe support for a H100i in the future?), and be able to accommodate a Hyper 212 EVO nicely (let's face it: almost anything can do that). Budget is $120 USD MAX.

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So I'm thinking about getting a different case, since cable management in the 300R sucks. I would like to know of a case that is the same size (for like motherboards, has 3 5.25" drive bays, support for 3 2.5" drives and 2 3.5" drives, has a window, and is black (maybe with red accents). Needs to have good cooling (maybe support for a H100i in the future?), and be able to accommodate a Hyper 212 EVO nicely (let's face it: almost anything can do that). Budget is $120 USD MAX.

s340 on low end or h440 i love the h440

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s340 on low end or h440 i love the h440

Um... I need 3 5.25" drive bays.

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Um... I need 3 5.25" drive bays.

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Um... I need 3 5.25" drive bays.

750d

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Enthoo Pro, or Luxe if you can find it on sale. But those are both full size, so maybe not.

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750d

That would be in the budget only when it's on sale or has a $20 or more rebate.

 

Corsair 200R

That's a downgrade...

 

Enthoo Pro, or Luxe if you can find it on sale. But those are both full size, so maybe not.

Hot damn there are some good cable management opportunities in that thing.

 

Corsair C70

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So I'm thinking about getting a different case, since cable management in the 300R sucks. I would like to know of a case that is the same size (for like motherboards, has 3 5.25" drive bays, support for 3 2.5" drives and 2 3.5" drives, has a window, and is black (maybe with red accents). Needs to have good cooling (maybe support for a H100i in the future?), and be able to accommodate a Hyper 212 EVO nicely (let's face it: almost anything can do that). Budget is $120 USD MAX.

corsair spec series (you can fit a h100i as exhaust on the top even tho it isnt official)

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corsair spec series

Kinda ugly and downgrady.

 

Have you considered swapping up to the 500r?

No. I don't really like the aesthetics of it.

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PHANTEKS ENTHOO PRO/LUXE OR GTFO

 

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You know I had wanted this case (and I still do), but I've never heard from anyone that has it. I think @TheSLSAMG has one, so he should tell me how it is... ;)

@Interfectorem has a C70

But for some reason, your post didn't quote me.......

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/183-show-off-your-setup/?p=3272438

@tmcclelland455

here's his pics

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That would be in the budget only when it's on sale or has a $20 or more rebate.

 

That's a downgrade...

 

Hot damn there are some good cable management opportunities in that thing.

 

You know I had wanted this case (and I still do), but I've never heard from anyone that has it. I think @TheSLSAMG has one, so he should tell me how it is... ;)

I just learned how the Velcro works last night. The cables go behind the Velcro, not in it. That helped the management so much. Not to mention they're beautiful cases for the price.

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I just learned how the Velcro works last night. The cables go behind the Velcro, not in it. That helped the management so much. Not to mention they're beautiful cases for the price.

Damn. That is nice.

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Damn. That is nice.

Linus has a review of the Pro and Primo, and Hardware Canucks have a review of the Luxe, Pro, and Primo. This is my recommendation. 

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You got the Cosmo SE - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-cos5000kwn1 ($119.99 with $30 MIR - Newegg)

Or the Fractal Design Arc XL - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcxlblw ($109.99 - Newegg)

EDIT:

NZXT Phantom 410 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410b1 ($79.99 - Mwave)

NZXT Phantom 530 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph530b1 ($119.99 - Amazon)

Corsair C70 Black   - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011016ww ($98.99 - Amazon)

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So I'm thinking about getting a different case, since cable management in the 300R sucks. I would like to know of a case that is the same size (for like motherboards, has 3 5.25" drive bays, support for 3 2.5" drives and 2 3.5" drives, has a window, and is black (maybe with red accents). Needs to have good cooling (maybe support for a H100i in the future?), and be able to accommodate a Hyper 212 EVO nicely (let's face it: almost anything can do that). Budget is $120 USD MAX.

Define R4

450D/750D

Enthoo Pro

Air 540

"Rawr XD"

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Define R4

450D/750D

Enthoo Pro

Air 540

I hate you, since now I'm hooked on the Enthoo Pro. :angry:

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BitFenix Ronin

Corsair 750d is 119.99 on PCPartPicker from Newegg with a rebate.

Cooler Master Storm Enforcer (looks ugly to me but if you want red accents)

Cooler Master N600 Windowed

Not much else in that price range.

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That would be in the budget only when it's on sale or has a $20 or more rebate.

 

That's a downgrade...

 

Hot damn there are some good cable management opportunities in that thing.

 

You know I had wanted this case (and I still do), but I've never heard from anyone that has it. I think @TheSLSAMG has one, so he should tell me how it is... ;)

I currently own one, and I quite like it even with three shortcomings:

 

  • Ugly fan holes in side panel window
  • Use of rubber washers for fan holes in top, bottom, side and rear
  • Awkwardly large for me, the Air 540 is easier to move around

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