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Anusha
04-08-2011, 05:58 AM
Hi guys,

I currently have a PC in listed in the system specs. The current Antec 300 casing is making everything suffocate inside it. I need a bigger case, which is not very expensive. (I am in Japan, so just suggest few and I will choose which suits my budget from the online stores over here)

Also I would need some headroom for future upgrades, basically the graphics card.

Here's the criteria.
1. Should hold 4 3.5" drives + 2 SSDs + 1 optical drives
2. Hard drive bay should NOT be facing front. drives should be accessible from side.
3. Should hold loooooong video cards. Installing two cards should not limit hard drive installation right in from of the case. (Should not be a problem if point2 is satisfied)
4. Power button should be on TOP
5. Lighter the better.
6. Should allow installing a big cooling fan. (basically, my MUX-120)
7. Should be able to easily manage cables. The TX850 doesn't come with modular cables.

That's pretty much it.

Thanks in advance.

Linchpin
04-08-2011, 06:47 AM
HAF X maybe or one of the larger Lian Li's?

Frag Maniac
04-08-2011, 12:11 PM
Sideways HDD bays are a misleading convenience gimmick, it just blocks air flow. My Antec DF-85 has plenty room for large GPUs and has 4 hotswap bays with which you can merely swing open one of the front fan/doors and just slide in a HDD.

Bobsama
04-08-2011, 12:24 PM
Lian-Li PC-9F for $140. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112304
Then add an HD-321 for $12. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811995032

Fits every criteria I think.