Need help with Case selection

kuguar_19

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Hello all,
As the title says I'm needing help with selecting/determining which case will work with my build.
I've been slowly buying parts as their prices drop or don't rocket up...
My I7 build

My old 2012 NZXT Phantom has been a good servant for me but it can't accomodate the 280mm AIO of the H115i, without some major modifications that I don't think it would be worth my time.
So I'm reaching out to see others can suggest will work with the 280mm H115i.
I've been looking at specs and watching videos but with no place close to test fit/measure actual cases I'm shooting blind.

Some things I'm looking for in a case:
Tempered Glass side panel or some kind of windowed side panel
RGB 😀
Room for the AIO with fans, if possible in a front push/pull config and my 1080ti
Place for the HDD's and places for additions if I decide to expand to an SSD

Here is what I'm looking at so far (all in US Amazon or New Egg):
Silverstone - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA00Y61F7723&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Cooler Master - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N132C7/?tag=pcpapi-20

Corsair - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F854G7687&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Phanteks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0KWL6A/?tag=pcpapi-20

I've got a decent price range but I would like to keep $180 as my upper limit for a case with what I want in it.
Also the things I want in a case listed above. If anything I've given won't work please let me know, also if there are others I should be looking at that are either cheaper or better please let me know!
TIA and Happy New Year!
 
Solution
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M (Tempered Glass)

Basically the same features as the evolve, but it has a front mesh panel instead. Supports 280mm top and front so you have options. (Keep in mind both are offset, so the fans/radiator won't line up with the center of the case)

That particular masterbox got blasted by gamer's nexus for having that front plastic panel, the top fan is useless it has literally no access to air. I would avoid it.
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M (Tempered Glass)

Basically the same features as the evolve, but it has a front mesh panel instead. Supports 280mm top and front so you have options. (Keep in mind both are offset, so the fans/radiator won't line up with the center of the case)

That particular masterbox got blasted by gamer's nexus for having that front plastic panel, the top fan is useless it has literally no access to air. I would avoid it.
 
Solution


Thanks for the suggestion I'll have to give the the Pro a look!

I just found one of my fav brand of cases - LianLi - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112577&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
I'd have to do the RGB but it's pretty sweet look
 


Actually that's the Alpha 550x that is glass on both sides.. the 330 is glass on one side and metal on the other like the Corsair 460x... I may even consider the Corsair 570x.
I just can't decide and determine if everything will fit or not... that's the biggest problem... I don't want to buy something on looks along if it won't fit!
:/