Need advice for a new nice atx case.

Posco

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Apr 18, 2016
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Hello everyone,
I had almost decided to buy the Zalman z11 neo, I liked it... i still like it, but I read about possible problems with non-standard measuring optical drives ... I read that some models are shipped with a USB extension instead the mobo connector, and then i don't want only 1 exposed 5.25 ... so i'm changing my mind.
Aesthetically speaking i liked it, it's nice, with window panel and 5 stock fans,

Now I want to find an alternative, a good atx case (quality) window side panel, nice to see (not a black box), but not too much elaborated or futuristic
I really don't like case with frontal door, (easy access to put remove burn dvd).
Obviously they are indispensable at least a couple (better 4) Frontal USB and microphone headset connector, I prefer to insert hard drive from the front and not from the side, although currently do not use any cpu liquid cooler system but I wish there was still space for a cooler, about the video card i haven't special needs but i wish there was space in length also to mount the most lengthy (28/30)
About the price ... that I would not spend a lot ideal is usd 80 up to usd 100 120 if i really find something that I really love.

What can you advise me?

PS my Cryorig H5 is ( with fan ) L98 mm x W143 mm x H160 mm) 🙂
 
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230T should be <100 euro!

The demand for un-obstructed 5.25" drives and not a sexy black box means most of the great cases get thrown out! Take a look at something like the Fractal Design Define R5 and see if that floats your boat. If it does, there's plenty of others similar but cheaper.
You didn't state a price!

If cost isn't really an issue, try the Corsair Graphite 760/780, or if you have a smaller budget the 230T is nice looking too. All fit your CPU cooler.

Here's a few more that have similar design with window:
Bitfenix Raider Window
 


230T should be <100 euro!

The demand for un-obstructed 5.25" drives and not a sexy black box means most of the great cases get thrown out! Take a look at something like the Fractal Design Define R5 and see if that floats your boat. If it does, there's plenty of others similar but cheaper.
 
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Sorry, i didnìt see 230T, it's nice!
The Fractal design is the perfect example of case that i don't like 🙂
I just find another crossair... the Carbide Series™ 500R what about it?
 


Last question, one un-obstructed 5.25" drive is a must (i have a blu ray burner drive and i need to use it) but if i change my target even with an " sexy black box" and mybe a frontal door to access it are there other good case i can choose?