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Okay so I am very indecisive when it comes to choosing a case. I have been looking at new cases and some have been recommended on my New member thread. Figured I would make a thread here and pray for more replies and responses about cases. No good at modding a case so thats out the question.

I have been looking at quite a few cases and its very hard to decide on a new case. Plenty of cases out there just hard to decide which one to purchase. What I need is a good case with tons of airflow or possibility to add more fans for better airflow.
My current Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517011

Great Air flow from that case but what bugs me the most is the lack of a window on the side of the unit. Granted there are windows...They are just lacking......Might as well not be there. I want something with more options. This current case bottom slots are for HDDs only and can not remove them. I want more space in a Computer Case and more options.
I want something now with a Window big enough to see majority of the motherboard and inside unit. I plan on attempting water cooling with this new unit uncertain as to what all I may try to water cool, may just try CPU first. I will most likely get a Res/pump combo make things slightly easier on space so don't have to find space for everything. I would like to have an option for either hot-swap or enough space for a RAID.

Currently I have been looking through a few cases
NZXT Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146066
I can buy this case and the extra upgrade to it that gives the nice big window
There is also the Cooler Master HAF X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119239
Cooler Master Stryker
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260&Tpk=cooler%20master%20stryker
NZXT Switch 810
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146089

My budget is limited to roughly ~$200 so rather stay close to that range for Computer Case

So many cases.....What makes me sad is the new Azza Genesis 9000 is a great looking case with features but look is horrid and no window other than the side small window...AGAIN!!
post #2 of 22
I am surprised not to see the 600t in your list. It is a great case, with lots of room, easy cable management, and looks pretty decent.
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post #3 of 22
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Originally Posted by wheth4400 View Post

I am surprised not to see the 600t in your list. It is a great case, with lots of room, easy cable management, and looks pretty decent.

600T is a Mid Tower. I need something thats a full tower. Dont expect much room in a Mid tower.

Seems decent in size but not sure if have enough room for water cooling and a hot-swap drive or a raid in this unit.
Edited by Fujikura - 8/14/12 at 6:26pm
post #4 of 22
i would go with the nzxt switch 810. it looks great, cable management is great, and there are tons and tons of people that use it for watercooling, so if you change your mind in the future, you have the room and the capability.
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The 600T is barely a mid tower. It made my antec 300 look like a micro atx. It still has 8 expansion slots in the back. There's effectively a ninth above the power supply too. It is VERY easy to work with. The 650D is the exact same just looks different.

Mod it! Judging by you choices you'd basically be replacing your case for a window. depending on what you have inside the fans may be a better choice.
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post #6 of 22
I'd get the NZXT Switch 810, but recommend you also look at the Corsair 650D, Rosewill Balckhawk ultra, Enermax Fulmo GT (look like the Blackhawk but with blue fans), Cooler Master CM Storm trooper, etc..etc..
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post #7 of 22
I recently got a 810 Gunmetal and it's a really good case to work with for WCing.
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post #8 of 22
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Originally Posted by DaFirnz View Post

The 600T is barely a mid tower. It made my antec 300 look like a micro atx. It still has 8 expansion slots in the back. There's effectively a ninth above the power supply too. It is VERY easy to work with. The 650D is the exact same just looks different.
Mod it! Judging by you choices you'd basically be replacing your case for a window. depending on what you have inside the fans may be a better choice.

Actually not a replacement. Old Rig is gonna be used probably for a storage server...Maybe something else....Dunno yet. But new Case will be entirely new rig and setup.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005
Like it but fear of it being too small hangs in back of my mind.

I'm terrible at modding. I'd be lucky if I can paint a case let alone try to add a Window to some other case lol.
post #9 of 22
You can also to consider BitFenix Shinobi XL and Cooler Master Cosmos II refurb.

Ah missed that you want a window. There is BitFenix Shinobi Window XL
Edited by DeXel - 8/14/12 at 6:52pm
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post #10 of 22
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Originally Posted by jcho285 View Post

I recently got a 810 Gunmetal and it's a really good case to work with for WCing.

Thats not bad. This will be my first Water Cooling attempt. Everyone tells me to Build one instead of using a kit. See bad reviews on corsair kits
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