New Case with a few requirements

Prian

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Hey guys, I don't come here often but when I do I get great advice, so here it goes.

I am currently sorting out a spec for a new pc for Christmas :)
so far I have everything sorted apart from a case, I have:
Intel core i5 3570k
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
EVGA GTX 660 SuperClocked 2GB
Corsair 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz Vengeance Blue Memory Kit
Corsair GS 700W Gaming Series PSU or Corsair 650W HX 80PLUS Gold Modular PSU
Corsair Hydro Series H100
Everything else will be taken from my old pc (cd drive, 128gb SSD, a couple of HDD's)

So I need a case that will be able to fit the H100(not push pull, just normal) and have a side window, while still being a mid tower case, It also must have good cable management. I love the look of the bitfenix shinobi and the price is great but I have heard that you cant fit the h100 in there, I also like the corsair 500r but it doesn't have a side window and is a bit expensive.
My budget for a case is around £75 I guess, sorry for giving you a lot of info at once :P

Thank you
 
dont get the gs 700, its non modular.
also dont get the hx+ unless you want to play lottery with fan grinding noises. i had 2 (original and replacement) that both had fan grinding noises so loud i could hear it 2 rooms away lol.
 
I would say Fractal Arc Midi when the side window is released in 5 weeks. Love the case.

I prefer non modular, I think it look's tidier with all the cables coming out in 1 bunch.
 
Ok i would get the 650D but it is too expensive :(

I was thinking about modular, if those aren't great, what power supply would you recommend?

Brian - I like the look of that case, and I should be purchasing around then, so i will keep it in mind.

I just had a thought, I was set on the h100/100i, but i would be fine with a H80i i guess, how does it compare with air coolers? is it worth it?
If I went for the H80i could it be run in push/pull with the shinobi?
Sorry about all the questions, my knowledge about cases is slacking behind all other components :P
 
Ok as you can tell im very indecisive, I dont like the look of the H80i in the 300r so I was thinking of going for the H60i in push pull, this would save me money and I wont be going for mad overclocks, I just want something slightly faster.
Also my intention is to have the exhaust fan on the back the same, and mount the H60i and the extra fan to it so it is pulling air from inside the case and through the cooler then out, is this a good setup?

I like the look of the antec psu, am I right in thinking that a 650W psu would allow me to potentially run SLI in the future?

Thanks for all the help guys :)
 
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