Good, SUBTLE case

PatZ1989

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My rig is currently housed in an Antec 900 and I don't if puberty has finally kicked in (can but hope) or just changing taste, but i can't stand all the lights and noise and dust it kicks out etc.

I would really like a (large capacity) case which is discreet on the outside, not fans visible everywhere and no side panel and no unnecessary lights.

I quite like the Antec P183 or the Lian Li B25FB? Would just like some opinions on a good one, below is what it needs to be big enough to house

gigabyte x58-ud3r motherboard
a Venom CPU cooler
4 hard drives
an ATI 5870
All the rest but they shouldnt be a problem, also cable management would be nice

Thanks all =D
 

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As already recommended the A05NB is a great case, as are most Lian Li's. I like the LL cases because they are mainly understated, but they are quite pricey now.

Another one worth looking at might be the CM690, and I also really like the Antec 300 although there are better cases out there now, so it's really a £40 case in my opinion.

P.S. Lian Li really are a few steps up on Fractal, quality wise.
 
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Fractal Design Define R3 would fit the bill perfectly.

More case can be added to improve the relatively average yet silent cooling performance.
 

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As already commented, subtle = Lian Li or Fractal.

Lian Li for build quality, Fractal for price (and also painted interiors for cheap).
 

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I'm happy to spend the money if the quality is there, I dont think the 300 would wokr through, as mentioned its a full size motherbaord with a 5870 in it, the card itself is just under 30cm long
 

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hmm, nah that thing is ugly :p

I was thinking the B24FB (lian li) is a nice compromise, it has plenty of fans etc. and it seems to be nicely insulted for noise. no garish LED's on the outside either
 

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Some good ones mentioned already, but at a lower price the Bitfenix Shinobi is quite an attractive case. Also look at the Corsair 650D and Silverstone FT02.
 

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If you are seriously thinking about Lian Li's then discount the Fractal completely. Having had 2 fractals and several LL cases I'm certain that if you do buy a Fractal you will wish you'd bought the LL.

Saying that, and admitting at the same time that I am a huge LL fan, I would also really like to own that Silverstone FT02 at some stage.

P.S. Have you considered a Lian Li TYR case?
 
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