Question Advice on a PC CASE - suit EATX

[sargan]

I want to build a new PC .
I want a Tower case - plain, no rgb lighting, ideally solid or mesh side, preferably no glass. Budget ~£130

Key is 2 things
1. need to it support EATX format as I wish to use B650E motherboard
2. Want case to have at least 1 x external 5.25" bay for an optical drive

I had considered Fractal Pop XL, but fine print states only supports EATX up to 280mm so too short
That was good as there is a flip out lid to have a optical drive at bottom.
Alternative is a case with a front door so the drive is hidden.

The other option was a Phanteks Enthoo Pro ... supports the mobo size ,, but optical drive would be on show.

What other options can you suggest

 

[Lutfij]

1| Might want to mention the exact make and model of the motherboard you're looking at.
2| Just out of curiosity, are you assuming that the E at the end of a B650E is meant to denote that it's EATX? If so, that's just a chipset designation.

 

[Eximo]

There are two EATX B650E boards it seems. Both ASRock Taichi models.

I think you've already looked at the two chassis I would recommend. Just not much call for EATX and full size towers these days, so the nicer ones are several hundred dollars.

 

[logainofhades]

I would suggest choosing a regular ATX board, to open up your options, on the case side of things.