Need case recommendation with glass window/side

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After 6 years with a Silverstone RV03, I'm getting itchy feet and fancy a change. In particular, I'm fancying a larger window and liking the current tempered glass windows over my current easy-scratch perspex. I have been spolit by the Silverstone over the years, so there are some little touches I don't want to lose - such as the magnetic fan filters which are so easy to clean. I still love the rotated motherboard idea, but I'm resigned to losing this and going back to a conventional layout but don't really have a clue what to go for beyond that, so I'm open to suggestions.

Wants:
  • Tempered glass side panel/large window on left hand side
  • Good airflow
  • Easily accessible air filters for intake fans
Desires:
  • Space to hide the drives behind the motherboard tray or otherwise out of sight
  • Fans included so I don't have to buy any more (no spare fans kicking around I can re-use)
Will need to house:
  • ATX motherboard
  • 163mm tall CPU cooler
  • 285mm long GPU
  • 180mm long PSU
  • 2 x 2.5" SSD
  • 2 x 3.5" HDD
  • 1 x NZXT CAM+ (roughly size of three SSDs piled on top of each other)

Budget is about £100, lower is better but can go higher if I fall in love. Won't be spending above £200 however nice it is.

Thanks for any thoughts.
 
InWin 303 fits most of those, though the CPU cooler might be a little bit of a squeeze. The website says 160mm but I'm sure my cooler is slightly larger than that. You may also need to get a third SSD mounting tray for the NZXT CAM if you wanted it visible.
 
Thanks Atari, that started me looking at the InWin 303 last night, and it is mightly tempting. Loving the GPU support bracket in particular.

Noticed today the white version is £20 off.... Very tempting.... :)
 
And it's ordered - I am weak! :D

Haha it's a lovely case, I'm still so impressed everytime I look at mine :D InWin will sell you a third SSD mounting bay/caddy thing for about 18 EUR if you message them on their facebook page, I don't remember there being an option for extra 3.5" HDD's on the back of the mobo tray though.

Also a good set of fans for the intake are ideal, I up until recently had some Coolermaster Silencio's at the bottom intakes which weren't the best, I replaced them with some Noctua S12's and everything is much cooler now.

I hope you enjoy the case - it's a great looking thing and looks awesome with a few LED's behind that tinted glass!
 
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