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post #1 of 19
6/17/12 at 9:57pm
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I'm getting bored of my Lexa-S, and thus I'm looking for a new case. I'm a sucker for HUGE windows in the side so I can show off all my interior lighting, and I'm not a huge fan of the door on the front. Does anybody have any suggestions for what case to get? I have a budget of about $150 but it is pretty flexible if I see something I really like. thumb.gif
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post #2 of 19
6/17/12 at 10:04pm
RV02-E. it's more then your budget, but it's worth it.
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post #3 of 19
6/18/12 at 12:30am
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RV02-E. it's more then your budget, but it's worth it.

I like the look, but it seems a bit too extreme for me. The part that bothers me the most is the motherboard ports are at the top as opposed to the back.
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post #4 of 19
6/18/12 at 12:57am
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I like the look, but it seems a bit too extreme for me. The part that bothers me the most is the motherboard ports are at the top as opposed to the back.

its not a big deal unless you are in the habit of constantly removing cables. they may be situated at the top, but they run out through the back like a normal case. even if you are in the habit of changing external hard drives often, you can just leave one cable plugged into the usb slot and just alternate the other side for the hard drives you want plugged in
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post #5 of 19
6/18/12 at 1:10am
this is way out of your budget but if you like a big window go for this STH10
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post #6 of 19
6/18/12 at 2:19am
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I like the look, but it seems a bit too extreme for me. The part that bothers me the most is the motherboard ports are at the top as opposed to the back.

well... this is why

it follows a much more natural airflow pattern
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post #7 of 19
6/18/12 at 2:23am
Corsair Carbide 500R?
Though it doesn't have a side window showing off what you've got, its got a 200mm fan blowing fresh air to whatever is in front of them thumb.gif
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6/18/12 at 10:49am
Shinobi XL Window

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post #9 of 19
6/18/12 at 2:44pm
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this is way out of your budget but if you like a big window go for this STH10

My lord that thing is MONSTROUS!

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Shinobi XL Window
700

I like this one... It's very simplistic and sometimes I like that.

I've been looking at the Antec DF-85, does anybody have any thoughts on it?
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6/18/12 at 3:37pm
Yeah, the DF cases are *VERY* outdated by just about every measurable stat. Definitely pass.
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