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So I'm looking for a nice looking case that will fit my current build and allow me to get an AIO liquid cooler for my cpu. I would also like room for cable management. I would like for the case to have the same height and length as my current one but the width can be bigger if needed unless there is a really nice case that is bigger than mine, then please let me know and I'll make a decision on whether or not to get it. My budget is about $75 with tax and shipping. I could go over a few bucks but I would like for it to stay around there. Features like rgb lighting would be great as well but aren't needed. It has to have a side panel to clearly see the pc parts. Front USB ports are not really required but they would be nice. I'm looking for something either all black or preferably black with a little bit of red. If anyone can find me what I'm looking for I would be very grateful. Thank you for your help.

 

Current PC

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($337.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($158.06 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($449.95 @ B&H)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($129.83 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($24.97 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)
Total: $1588.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-21 18:48 EDT-0400

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10 minutes ago, Maihym said:

So I'm looking for a nice looking case that will fit my current build and allow me to get an AIO liquid cooler for my cpu. I would also like room for cable management. I would like for the case to have the same height and length as my current one but the width can be bigger if needed unless there is a really nice case that is bigger than mine, then please let me know and I'll make a decision on whether or not to get it. My budget is about $75 with tax and shipping. I could go over a few bucks but I would like for it to stay around there. Features like rgb lighting would be great as well but aren't needed. It has to have a side panel to clearly see the pc parts. Front USB ports are not really required but they would be nice. I'm looking for something either all black or preferably black with a little bit of red. If anyone can find me what I'm looking for I would be very grateful. Thank you for your help.

 

Current PC

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($337.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($158.06 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($449.95 @ B&H)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($129.83 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($24.97 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)
Total: $1588.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-21 18:48 EDT-0400

The Define S is a pretty good case.

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Core i7 7700k Kabylake stock + Kraken x52 | ASUS Z170-A | 8GB DDR4 2133MHz HyperX | ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 STRIX 6GB | 250GB SSD Samsung 850 EVO + 2TB HDD WD RE4 | Seasonic X-Series 650w | Corsair 460x RGB  | Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Corsair M65 PRO RGB Mouse | Corsair K70 RGB RapidFire

 

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The Define has a clean look and some nice dust filters. The phanetks has that basement for the psu plus the led lighting.So I guess it depends which one you like the most. Feature wise, they are both very similar. Id would pick the Phanteks if I were you.

Core i7 7700k Kabylake stock + Kraken x52 | ASUS Z170-A | 8GB DDR4 2133MHz HyperX | ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 STRIX 6GB | 250GB SSD Samsung 850 EVO + 2TB HDD WD RE4 | Seasonic X-Series 650w | Corsair 460x RGB  | Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Corsair M65 PRO RGB Mouse | Corsair K70 RGB RapidFire

 

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