A very picky and difficult spec

Black_adder

Black_adder

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Ok, so I need/want a new case. But im being rather picky about it and need a little input from other people.

This will be for a standard ATX, 3 or 4 HD's, possibly an SSD later. a large (10.5 inch) Graphics card.

My needs:
Outward facing HD bays
Decent cooling
Cable Management (preferably hidden)

My wants (prefered but not essential):
Not too loud
Window
Space to work with

My budget: Around 100 (less is better, but im willing to pay for quailty)

Ive looked at the HAF series, dominator, Fractal R3, Lancool dragon. and so far narrowed it down to Lancool... but as far as i can tell, no hidden cable compartment :( otherwise it would be good.
I love the R3 soundproofing too, but hate the plain look.

So. input/help please!
And sorry in advance for it being another spec post
 
I know i keep going on about it, but INWIN griffin is nice. You can hide all the cables behind the mobo tray, it's got a grill with 220mm fan (kinda window :D) and space for a 120mm fan (comes with a 92 as well).

Only concern for me is space, should all fit but might be issues if you got a massive CPU cooler.

so do some research first :D
 
I have the Storm Scout and it's a great case. I certainly rate it a lot more than my Lian Li PC-P50. Great cooling, filtered front, nice black interior, 4 front usb ports and a esata port and looks good too.
 
Yes, a good couple of mm more space along the bottom edge than my PC-P50 as well which makes a lot of difference for routing the 24 pin ATX cable. The Sniper should be as good or even better.

The Scout will not take a 10.5" gpu if the 6/8 pin power sockets are on the end of the card facing the hdd bays. The Sniper should as it's a bigger case.

Another alternative would be the new Corsair 600T but it's even more expensive.
 
If you want stylish aluminium http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-233-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

Or corsair 600t both good cases 600t has the better cable management and cooling but has all that plastic.
If plastic and the looks of the corsair 600t are fine I'd defo go with that the features cannot be beaten in the £100 ish price bracket.

Especially the facts that the HDD cages are modular with a big front intake fan not to mention the protruding sides so cables round the back are a walk in the park.

The lancool is good too depends if you want to save a bit or not.
 
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Ugghhh the Choices! Im planning on buying before the 4pm deadline today, but still dont know which to go for.

Im not liking any of the Lian-Li cases, really boring looks.

I've had a 'hell to it' moment and decided to up my budget to the £150ish mark, which now leaves me with:
Coolermaster Storm Sniper
Antec Dark Fleet
HAF X
Corsair 600T

Im loving the 600T, but I'm supremely disappointed that it doesn't have a Window to show off the amazing interior. Though i may still choose it

/sigh
 
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