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hi, i need a case to house my build. it can be a mid or full tower, has to be $60-$70, has to fit large graphics cards, has to fit 2 5.25in drives, and having a side window would be a huge bonus. 

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7 minutes ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

hi, i need a case to house my build. it can be a mid or full tower, has to be $60-$70, has to fit large graphics cards, has to fit 2 5.25in drives, and having a side window would be a huge bonus. 

$10 over budget

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw

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Just now, SeanAngelo said:

it has no 5.25 drive bays. i need at least 2. 1 for the optical drive and 1 for the Fan controller

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Just now, glitchmaster0001 said:

it has no 5.25 drive bays. i need at least 2. 1 for the optical drive and 1 for the Fan controller

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2 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

i like this case because it matches my blue and black themed build, however it has no 5.25in bays which i need for the optical drive and fan controller 

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5 hours ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

i like this case because it matches my blue and black themed build, however it has no 5.25in bays which i need for the optical drive and fan controller 

Sorry, the way you formatted "  2 5.25in drives " made my eyes see 2.5in drives.

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18 hours ago, cdsboy2000 said:

Sorry, the way you formatted "  2 5.25in drives " made my eyes see 2.5in drives.

oh i see lol 

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