A little case advice?

Ease

Ease

Ease

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Hi y'all! I've come to beg for your almighty insight once more. I'm fed up to the teeth of my cheap £24 inc. postage case from Amazon, and want a new one!

It has to:

  • Have good air flow.
  • Fit full ATX.
  • Not have a PSU.
  • Decent drive bays.
  • At least four 3.5" drives.

It would be great if... (these are in descending order of important)

  • It has removable drive trays.
  • Have room for the PSU at the bottom.
  • Be of a larger size than typical ATX.
  • Be relatively cheap (preferably around or below £100).
  • Relatively silent.
  • Have no side fan to disturb air flow, without a good reason.
  • Had a window.

Looks-wise, I don't care too much, though a black-ish theme would be preferable. The air flow is a kicker for me, input and exhaust fans with a good flow is a must. Many thanks for any time/effort put into replying!
 
Looks like the P182 would fit the bill nicely.

Though, when you say "Be of a larger size than typical ATX." do you mean E-ATX or just 'roomy'?
 
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions! I was really torn trying to make a decision between them. I love the look of the P182, but it doesn't look like the air flow will be quite as good as the Antec 900-2, and I can't accept paying an extra £20 for looks alone. The CM-690 looks really good as well, and for £40 less than the 900-2 it is really tempting, but I think I will probably go for the 900-2 in the end. Thank you for all the advice!
 
Ease said:
I love the look of the P182, but it doesn't look like the air flow will be quite as good as the Antec 900-2, and I can't accept paying an extra £20 for looks alone.
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In P182 you're paying for vibration resistant panels with good noise containing while in 900 you'll pay them for cutting holes everywhere to make noise leak out more easily.
 
I would reccomend the Coolermaster CM-690 Dominator.

I have one, they are quality cases, quiet and cool everything nicely.

I will take some pictures if you want?
 
I got a B Grade CM Cosmos that fits every description you have up there (apart from the window) for £80.

Keep an eye on the B Grade section as they sometimes pop up for the same price.
 
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