Best case for under 80

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Hello, sorry if this question has been asked before, but basically I'm looking for a case around the 80pounds mark. I rank cooling over noise but I'd still not like it to be noisy, one case I was looking at was the Fractal Design Define R3, wondering if anyone could recommend anymore?

Thanks.

EDIT: I'd also like it too look good. :o
Also, one that good wire management is capable on.
 
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a pc case is a very personal taste and can only be decided by the person.

there is a few things you should think about.

1.do you want a case with a door to hide the drive's-fan controller ?
2.do you want a window with light's inside ?
3.do you want you case without a door and with led fan's ?

my personal taste is a very clean look like the corsiar range but it's up to you what you want your case to look like.

a lot of people like this range of case's http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=7&sortby=nameAsc&subid=&mfrid=525

give us some idea's on what you want your case to look like and im sure we can help you.
 
I do not mind a door, I actually prefer them to hide things like the drives and front fans.

Window does not bother me, which is why I like the Fractal and I don't mind led fans if it's not OTT.

I really like the Fractal but I was wondering if there were any others I should take into consideration.
 
If you can wait until mid January then this is looking to be a good case. At £69 and with the extensive cooling options it's possibly the next best buy in cases.
 
Thanks, I don't plan on getting the case until about mid/end January anyway. But the Fractal R3 is still top for me.
 
Think I'm going to go with the CM-690 II Advanced Dominator, just wondering, can you get a side window for this case?
 
I got the Coolermaster 690 II Advanced for Christmas and it's a wicked case but I would definitely recommend replacing the fans for some Fractal ones if you're after quiet. I replaced them straight away but put one of the stock 140mm fans on the side of the case to help with GFX cooling and the noise is on par with my CPU cooler once it gets past about 700rpm. They do shift a good amount of air though so see if the noise bothers you before you splash out on any new fans. All in all it's a fantastic case for the money, you'd be looking at spending in the region of £130 before you'd get anything better.
 
Sierry said:
I got the Coolermaster 690 II Advanced for Christmas and it's a wicked case but I would definitely recommend replacing the fans for some Fractal ones if you're after quiet. I replaced them straight away but put one of the stock 140mm fans on the side of the case to help with GFX cooling and the noise is on par with my CPU cooler once it gets past about 700rpm. They do shift a good amount of air though so see if the noise bothers you before you splash out on any new fans. All in all it's a fantastic case for the money, you'd be looking at spending in the region of £130 before you'd get anything better.
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+1 used both 690 and 690 II, excellent case! Mayby wait for the new Fractal Arc?
 
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