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Mid tower case 280mm radiator and 5.25" bay

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Hi guys,

 

I'm in search for a nice looking mid tower case that supports a 280mm radiator and 5.25" optical drives (at least one)

 

I'll be using the Corsair CW-9060020-WW Hydro Series H110i GTX https://www.amazon.de/dp/B010NS1LVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5EYsAb340C5GF

 

The case shouldn't be more expensive than about 100$

 

I already found two cases that should match the requirements

The aerocool aero 800 and the Fractal Design Focus G

 

Does anyone have experience with those cases and/or can tell me if the AIO will fit in that case?

 

Thank you very much!

~LoaderB0T

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the define r5 is $99 and it has the best support for watercooling if you release the drive cage (if not best decent)

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Define r6 gets my vote, though it does go over budget. The define r5 is a more wallet friendly and still fantastic case.

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Thank you guys, I'll look into your suggestions later this day (CET Time) :)

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I really like the define R5.

 

Is it still possible to mount a 3.5" HDD in it?

Because I would have to remove the two drive cages to make room for the rad...

 

Edit: Maybe it can somehow be mounted in the second ODB... :)

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6 hours ago, LoaderB0T said:

Hi guys,

 

I'm in search for a nice looking mid tower case that supports a 280mm radiator and 5.25" optical drives (at least one)

 

The aerocool aero 800 and the Fractal Design Focus G

The Focus G is a nice budget case. If you want something closer to the Max budget with lots of nice extra features, I recommend the Enthoo Pro M TG

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8 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

I recommend the Enthoo Pro M TG

This is indeed a beautiful case, but you are right, that would be max budget, so maybe I'll go with the Focus or the define R5.

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Edit: I didn't realize that the R5 is also 100 bucks...

So if I'm going to pay this price, than I'd decide for phanteks :) 

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