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I am looking for a new full size ATX  case with a strict budget of 120 USD. Probably gonna mount a micro ATX mobo but will likely upgrade to a full size ATX board in the future. The bigger the better. More than 2 5 1/4 bays are unnecessary and the more 3.5 bays the better. Ideas? suggestions? GO!

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What do you like aesthetics wise? 

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Something like an NZXT phantom would be quite good assuming that you don't mind plastic. If you want a case with less plastic something like a corsair C70.

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The Spire Sentor 6004 is pretty nice, i have it myself and i had a micro ATX board first but since yesterday a full sized ATX board and had no problems! :) here is a link to check the case out! http://www.spire-corp.com/computer-cases/sentor-6004-sp6004b-cer/

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Something like an NZXT phantom would be quite good assuming that you don't mind plastic. If you want a case with less plastic something like a corsair C70.

I've never really been a fan of NZXT but then again I've never looked too deep into them. The c70 looks really great though, thanks for the suggestion!

 

What do you like aesthetics wise? 

Typically i like black metal with blue accents. But regardless of color metal is preferred, although I don't HATE plastic.

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Imagine if no one said R4. Anyways screw the R4, go get yourself a corsair 350d

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The Spire Sentor 6004 is pretty nice, i have it myself and i had a micro ATX board first but since yesterday a full sized ATX board and had no problems! :) here is a link to check the case out! http://www.spire-corp.com/computer-cases/sentor-6004-sp6004b-cer/

Looks like plenty of room but how's cable management in it?

 

Imagine if no one said R4. Anyways screw the R4, go get yourself a corsair 350d

350D looks good for micro ATX but I've already got 3 3.5 drives and am even looking for more storage. Thanks for the suggestion though! I might keep it in mind for some future projects.

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Looks like plenty of room but how's cable management in it?

 

350D looks good for micro ATX but I've already got 3 3.5 drives and am even looking for more storage. Thanks for the suggestion though! I might keep it in mind for some future projects.

It doesn't have cable management holes.. That is pretty shitty about this case :\

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It doesn't have cable management holes.. That is pretty shitty about this case :\

A solution to this is to not get the windowed version. Then no ones cares, also its sexy.

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İ highly recommend the upcoming phantom 530 check it out ;)

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what about the BitFenix Shinobi?

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I have a C70 and the cable management in this case is very easy for a non modular psu (TX650) and this case is very solid. Like the handles on it so you can transport your case without any troubles.

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I recommend the Define R4 or Arc Midi R2 as an ATX Mid-Tower case. :D

 

EDIT: If you were looking at full towers, I'd probably recommend the Define XL R2.

 

I agree with this, the Arc Midi R2 is awesome and the Define R4 is just as good but more silenced and less airflow optimized.

Both the Define XL R2 and the Arc XL are also great full tower cases, Fractal Design really makes quality.

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600T comes it the following

-Artic White

-Gun Metal

-Black (default)

(arranged by awesomeness and prices to suckier and cheaper)

 

Its around 150-160$ sometimes 140$ and can easily be found for 120$ on newegg (once it was just $80).

 

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