I'm looking for a new case for aircooled setup, can you suggest something?

dr.stevil

dr.stevil

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I'm looking for a new computer case. This rickety POS that I'm using now has finally put me over the edge. What's out there these days? I haven't really been keeping up on newer designs.

Here are my main requirements-

Classy looking. I don't want a million LEDs and fans covering it. I'd prefer black or a brushed aluminum look.

Offers good cooling/airflow. My current case is absolutly horrible...

Large enough to fit a GTX295 and other long GPU's

Has PSU on the bottom

Good/decent cable managment built in.

With all that said, whats out there that will fit my needs? I was thinking about trying to get a Mac Pro aluminum case (they're very solid machines) but I really don't feel like dealing with getting an ATX mobo to fit properly. Thanks in advance. Any suggestions are welcome
 
FT02 man, best Aircooled case out right now, silent, and classy. And as long as the 295 isn't longer then a 5970 (to lazy to search) it'll fit.
 
One more vote for FT02. Cable management is easy , airflow is superb, finish and details are top quality. Top 120mm fan is a bit loud, but is easily exchanged. I run a H70 with Scythe Gentle Typhoons idling at 900rpm.
 
RV-02 has great air cooling properties from what I understand. It should definitely be on your short list.
 
damn, the RV and FT02 are some nice looking cases. I think I found my next purchase :)

thanks a lot guys. I appreciate all the suggestions. Now to find a good sale on one
 
Going against the grain and throwing in the Lian Li PC-V1020. It checks off all your needs and even has that Mac Pro look to it with brushed and anodized aluminum. The only downside are the two 140mm LED fans in the front, but you can easily replace them with some sexy Thermalright X-Slient fans. The V1020 is pricey though...then again the FT02 isn't exactly cheap either!
 
HAF X, its XL-ATX ready and can support 360mm radiator inside ideally on the top.
 
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