New case recommendations?

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Hi all!

Im after a new case to replace my ageing Antec P180
Requirements:
  • Full ATX
  • Have no need for 5.25" bays
  • Must have support for at least one 240/280mm rad (will use mostly external watercooling)
  • No need for any 3.5" bays but at least space for two 2.5" (these can fit anywhere, back of motherboard tray?)
  • Simple design
  • Good cable management

I have been looking at the Lian Li PC-7HX which I quite like but im not sure it can fit the fad in the front? Also would just like to look at other options

Price range up to about £120 but maybe more if it is worth it.

Cheers

EDIT: Oh and planning on picking up later if overclockers is open?
 
Seems a good shout that!
Looks like a perfect layout really. Only thing which concerns me without seeing one is the build quality from things I read about fractal. Especially compared with the all aluminum of Lian Li cases. How do you find yours?
 
Thanks for all the suggestions guys, much appreciated!
I ended up going with the Lian Li case based mostly on the guaranteed quality. Having been using me Antec P180 which has always been solid as a rock, i didn't want it to feel like a down grade. I also have some intentions to mod the case later in the year and when i start to watercool so i think the Lian Li will be easier to work with

This is it:
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Very happy with out it turned out!
Next on the list is a modular PSU :p
HDD's will be going once i build my server rig in the old P180
Brought a Recon fan controller with it too however so far i'm not so impressed with it so i might be replacing it with a dial type controller such as this which i know will also go with the case
 
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