Looking for case suggestions

[g-unit1111]

So I'm thinking of upgrading my case to something a bit more modern with better cable management than what I have now. Currently I'm using a Cooler Master HAF 912 and I want to upgrade to a case that allows for a 240L closed loop liquid cooler like the NZXT Kraken X60 or Cooler Master Eisberg 240L and has front USB 3.0 ports. I also long term plan to swap the power supply for either an EVGA Supernova 850W or NZXT Hale 90 850W. I usually use Corsair but my last two cases have been Corsair and while they are great I'm looking to try something new. I'm looking to spend around $100 - $130. Would prefer a side window but it's not required. Also has to be mid tower ATX, open to full tower suggestions but don't really have room under my desk for one.

Here's a few case suggestions that I am looking at already:

- NZXT H440: (not a big fan of the 5.25" less design though) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146149
- NZXT Phantom 410: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146093
- Fractal Design Define R4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021
- Fractal Design Arc MIDI R2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352034
- Nanoxia Deep Silence: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811281001

If anyone has any suggestions I'm definitely open to some!

 

[HiTechObsessed]

I've always been a fan of the Fractal Design Define R4. I just bought the H440 and can't wait to build it. I don't use optical drives, and for any time I do need it, I have a USB one anyway. I love it for the very clean look, the compartmentalized power supply area, the 280mm rad support, and sound dampening it does. Hopefully when it gets all put together I still like it as much as I do now lol

My vote would be between the Define R4 and H440.

 

[g-unit1111]

I've always been a fan of the Fractal Design Define R4. I just bought the H440 and can't wait to build it. I don't use optical drives, and for any time I do need it, I have a USB one anyway. I love it for the very clean look, the compartmentalized power supply area, the 280mm rad support, and sound dampening it does. Hopefully when it gets all put together I still like it as much as I do now lol

My vote would be between the Define R4 and H440.

Yeah that's one of the biggest selling points of the H440 for me is the separate PSU compartment. I saw the LE black edition of the R4 and I'm heavily leaning toward getting that one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352037

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Oh that's nice. I didn't know they had a dark-windowed version, that's pretty slick. The R4 is still pretty good with the PSU area, as the window doesn't extend all the way to the bottom of the side panel, letting you cheat a little (especially with the darkened window if you have black cables)

And it's cheaper than the regular R4 right now lol

 

[jeremyp79]

I tried a 440, and was very dissappointed in the results. With a dual card setup, it just ran way too hot. Have you thought about the 450d? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042. Might also look at the 400r and the 500r, thought neither of them have a window.

 

[g-unit1111]

I tried a 440, and was very dissappointed in the results. With a dual card setup, it just ran way too hot. Have you thought about the 450d? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042. Might also look at the 400r and the 500r, thought neither of them have a window.

My work PC uses a 500R, I like it but I'd prefer to try something that's not made by Corsair. The more I see that dark windowed R4 the more I like it. :lol:

I really like the In Win 904 but it's way out of my price range.

 

[g-unit1111]

Oh that's nice. I didn't know they had a dark-windowed version, that's pretty slick. The R4 is still pretty good with the PSU area, as the window doesn't extend all the way to the bottom of the side panel, letting you cheat a little (especially with the darkened window if you have black cables)

And it's cheaper than the regular R4 right now lol

So I decided that I want to keep a white theme for my Intel rig and a black theme for my AMD rig like a white knight / dark knight kind of deal. I am loving that dark windowed R4 and I think that's the case I'm going to go with. Unless I could find a windowed version of the Arc MIDI otherwise I think I'm set here. Just waiting for my tax refund to come in. :lol:

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Sounds like a good combo The Midi does come in a darkened-window version: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352031