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Jolting
I would perfer it to be black and 1 other color or just black. I perfer it to have fans without leds due to me wanting to put in some cathodes with a switch. If the leds can be turned off that would work as well. Price ~$100 USD. I don't use watercooling so lack of spots for rads is ok. I doubt I will be using watercooling any time soon its just too much money.

I plan on trying to put the cathodes on a powersource that will work even without the powersupply being active so that I can turn on the cathodes to work on the computer when needed (If possible). Probably would make it so I just switch over 1 cable to my external power source for the ide hdds to make the lights turn on.
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pLuhhmm
get some black paint and use a cardboard box, or a Antec or Coolmaster
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k6 Newegg $100.0
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Hi.


This Chieftec mid-tower is a decent contender for your needs.

If you want a full-tower, then This Chieftec might do.

This 2-tone Gigabyte might also be nice.

Although I have no experience with This X-Clio, I find it to be intriguing...
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Ackmanc
for a pretty decent mid tower case which from reviews has a good amount of room as well, look into the Coolermaster CM-690.
http://www.coolermaster.com/products...detail&id=2908
It has the option of having a window or not but the windowed panel is sold separate. The front fan is blue which I know you said you didn't want a led fan but it is is behind the drive bays so much of the light does not show through. I had it in the running for my current build but opted for the HAf 932 instead.
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cs_maan
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for a pretty decent mid tower case which from reviews has a good amount of room as well, look into the Coolermaster CM-690.
http://www.coolermaster.com/products...detail&id=2908
It has the option of having a window or not but the windowed panel is sold separate. The front fan is blue which I know you said you didn't want a led fan but it is is behind the drive bays so much of the light does not show through. I had it in the running for my current build but opted for the HAf 932 instead.

I second this, the refurbished 690 can be had at around $45, and side panel with window is about $25.

If you don't like the front LED fan just swap it out with one that doesn't have any
. All in all you probably won't pay over $100 this way, even WITH the CCFL's you plan on buying.
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hawaiian_geek
CM 690
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137

CM 590
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119152

Amazon has free shipping for the CM 590
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...7147689&sr=1-2
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epidemic
Cooler Master 690! I love my case.
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Jolting
After consideration I will probably grab the 690. I may replace the front fan with a pitch black fan without leds or maybe one of those amazing fans that XClio sells. Does anyone know what the biggest fan you can put on the front of a 690 is. Would a 140mm fit? I would also grab a side window with it.
Heres link to smallest amazing fan. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835234002

That or I would grab a XClio Wind Tunnel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103011 and skip the cathodes.

Edit: Buying a 690 refurb from CM has a $32 shipping cost along with the side panel would toss me over $100 after all. I don't see the free shipping on the 590. Says it comes out to 84.
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Ackmanc
comes with a 120 but you may be able to throw a 140 in if you do some creative modding.. i don't have one to see off of but there may be a little wiggle room.
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I personally love my case, its a great case, black and silver with window of course.

Only downside is One rear 120mm and one front 80mm, But I havnt noticed any issues, and I'm sure others have used this thing before

Coolermaster Centurion 5

Awesome Case and under budget, it runs my system rather cool actully.
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noodle
maybe an antec 1200? if not then try a HAF?
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Maddog7771
Antec 900 maby
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razr7
antec 902
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Antec P182

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I say CM 690, all the room you need, great case, I love mine!
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Cooler Master 690! I love my case.


yes, this.

for $100, you can get the 690 and replace the fans with yates... and have enough left over for a burrito or something.
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cs_maan
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yes, this.

for $100, you can get the 690 and replace the fans with yates... and have enough left over for a burrito or something.

If you DO get a burrito....make sure to post pics!
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Jolting
I would never get a burrito they taste bad.
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cs_maan
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Originally Posted by Jolting View Post
I would never get a burrito they taste bad.
What burritos have you been eating?!

Also if you get the yates, then get a fan controller, they are noisy.
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