New case recommendations?

MonsterMoshi

MonsterMoshi

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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?
 
What about the Fractal Midi R2?
You can take both the 3.5" bays out of the case, and has 2 SSD slots at the back of the motherboard tray (you have to install the SSD's before you put the Motherboard on though) or gecko Velcro mount them :P
The top fits 240mm rads and the front fits 240 and 280mm rads (when the 3.5" bays are removed)
Overclockers don't do them though :P

Or the original midi/define R2 if you need the grommet holes at the back.
 
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?
 
They seem to have sorted the quality control out with the Midi R2 series
No one online has complained about the R2 yet, mine arrived in perfect condition and solidly built, even the plastic front is pretty strong.
The Lian Li cases will be better built that's a given, Lian Li are just friken awesome in that department and they have such a good reputation for the quality of there cases, although they are more expensive (for obvious reasons)
 
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Depends on which thickness of rad and whether you want to run push pull inside the case a lot of cases wont do push pull on even an h100.
Nzxt switch 810 is worth a look at £20 more better to get a watercooling case with options than to regret the lack of space later.
 
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gotta say, NZXT Switch 810 is my contender for a new case. Looks the bomb and amazing features
 
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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