What case should I get?

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Hey guys, I am planning out my new build and I just want a case with great features, looks pretty nice, and is affordable. I would like it to have USB 3.0, but if it doesn't that is totally fine by me. Don't really care whether or not it has a window, but if it does and doesn't sacrifice the budget then that would be an awesome feature to have! For the case, I would like to keep it under $100 USD. Here are the rest of my parts that I have picked out so far, but it is still in development so expect many changes!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Chnw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Chnw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Chnw/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($174.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Other: 3TB Hard Drive - 7200 RPM ($80.00)
Total: $1805.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 21:49 EDT-0400)

Does not need to be small, does not need to be lightweight. This will sit on either my desk or under that for as long as I own it! I do not plan to attend any LAN parties with this, but if it does have a handle you should still recommend it to me!
The case just needs to have nice airflow, great features, and not look like a cardboard box. Thank you for any help and advice!
 
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Corsair 300R is the way to go but I would also change your AMD build to an Intel build :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($554.98 @...
Corsair 300R is the way to go but I would also change your AMD build to an Intel build :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Other: 3TB Hard Drive - 7200 RPM ($80.00)
Total: $1973.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-02 02:54 EDT-0400)
 
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