Looking for a new case £1 - £80ish

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As I am getting a new GPU soon I think it's time my Computer evolved out of its £20 case! lol

Open to all suggestions. Space isn't a concern, neither really is noise (to an extent) I just about always have headphones on when I am on the PC so I am one of the few people that don't care too much about the odd dB here and there. I am looking for Cooling 1st and Aesthetics second. Oh and I like to have 3 or 4 front USB ports. (and headphones and Mic in).

As for preference. I like Blacks, Blues and whites (my new GPU is red...go figure). I currently have 2x 120mm and 1x 92mm arctic cooler Case fans I am happy to move over if needed (they are black and white with a blue label.

All and any suggestions very welcome. I am having a look myself but you guys always seem to manage to spot something good that I have missed.

P.S. my motherboard is MSI Z97 PC Mate, PSU is CX600 I have a DVD drive and a HDD (yes i know i know...i'll get an SSD soon).

Thanks guys!

EDIT: I could probably stretch to £100 if xmas doesn't hurt too much but please don't go straight in for the £100 models. Cheaper is better if it fits the bill! lol
 
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Some stunning cases there guys, but im really struggling to find one with 3 or 4 USBs on the front. I do genuinely use them all. my mobo has 4 on the back as these are taken up by Ext HDD, Joystick, mouse, keyboard.

On the front I have phone charger, Gopro cable and a couple other things I cant think of right now.
 
A decent hub is a better investment than a case with a few extra ports on the front, you could also add a USB back plate connected to the motherboard headers for bugger all. It would give you want you want without restricting your case choice.
 
A little over budget but perfect for what you need, great cooling and 6 x front usb ports and 2 x audio.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ante...timate-gaming-case-green-black-ca-220-an.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/antec-1900-nineteen-hundred-ultimate-gaming-case-ca-215-an.html

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I'd suggest taking a look at the Fractal Define R5 (Black or White), 4 front usb + audio, clean, simple, quiet and cool. Better case than the P280 for the money in my opinion (sorry Ace!)

If you're willing to drop the DVD drive then take a look at the NZXT H440.
 
Does the case have to be new ??

If not you can pick up a used HAF X for £75 yes its massive but loads of room loads of bays and fantastic air flow so everything is nice and cool

and yes four front USB ports...

. SATA Dock for easy installation without the need of removing side panel
. USB 3.0 on front I/O panel (Internal)
. Air duct to cool the latest graphic cards
. Up to 1 x 230 mm red LED fan and 3 x 200 mm fans
. 9 slots support triple VGA cards
. Adjustable VGA card holder to support heavier GPU cards
. Power supply partition to conceal cables
. Advanced cable management with rubber grommets.
. Spacious interior for larger component parts
. Rugged black coated interior


Just a thought.
 
Would definitely recommend the R5. It's available in a range of colours and with/without windows, so it allows a certain amount of customisation. 2 x USB2 and 2 x USB 3 on the front. The only design issue i have is that the USB3 ports aren't coloured blue (though they are labelled on the case). Other than that, it's quiet, has good airflow and decent value.
 
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