Best case for airflow & silence that isn't a Define R4...

[vgking96]

I know the love for the R4 is nearly endless, but it is slightly dated in it's looks and I can't imagine nothing is even comparable from the 2 years since it came out.

I'm more partial to mid cases, size-wise, something modern and low-profile, but with style.

I'm running with a mATX, but I'd like room for an ATX, if possible.

I'm also running an SLI config, plus a soundcard, so minimum for expansion would be 5.

Stealth 2.5 drive mounting would be cool, similar to the R4 and H440.

At least one 5.25 bay would be nice, but two would be better (LED panel and card reader.

Also, a window if possible, and possibly some color option.

I'm not limited by price, and things like Lian-Li and Silverstone are fair suggestions, but their airflow has to be great, as well as looks and cabling leg room.

 

[g-unit1111]

The Define R4 is a solid choice and you can't go wrong with it (I have the Blackout edition and it's awesome) but here's a few I would suggest along the lines of what you're looking for:

- Phanteks Enthoo Pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854003
- NZXT H440: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146149
- Corsair Carbide 500R: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
- In Win 904: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108456
- Azza Hurrican 9000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517010
- NZXT Switch 810: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146088

My work PC uses the 500R and it's a solid choice but my only real complaint about it is that the white model is really hard to keep clean, it shows scuffs and scratches really easily.