Best, light, mid-tower case

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Kelv

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I want a high quality case, probably aluminum, that an average mid-tower size. These are cases that I am interested in.
Lian Li PC-A6010
Lian Li PC-8
Lian Li PC-A17

Hopefully these will hold all future graphics cards.
I was wondering which one would you recommends for someone who wants a light case, that has good cooling, and is able to hold future parts, or something like a large PSU.

If anyone has any other recommendations, as long as its under 200 and doesn't look strange, I would be glad to here them. Also, I'm not really a fan of side windows, but it's not a huge deal.

I'm not sure when these first two cases on my list are coming out but they should be coming out soon right?
 
Lian Li PC-A17 looks good in my opinion but they are all pretty similar in airflow. Unless aesthetics or portability is a major concern, I would always go with a nice roomy case. You won't have to worry about air flow and there are plenty of upgrade options.
 
PC-A6010: A PC-65.
PC-8: A PC-7.
PC-A17: A PC-16.

I'd pick the A6010 for the removeable motherboard tray (and similarity to the PC-65), but it'll probably cost between $120 and $150.


The PC-8 will be the cheapest.

The PC-A17 will give you the most options at the cost of a more plain look.
 
I don't entirely care about the cost of the case because I see it as hopefully, the item that will last me the longest, and I don't mind buying an expensive case as long as it will hopefully suit my future needs.

I think I may go for the A-17, for two reasons,
It's more expensive than the other two will probably be, but
it has a top cooling fan, and its available now (which means I can hopefully get that really good deal with the 6700 and free unreal game.

My case right now has 4 case fans including the power supply, so I'm kinda of surprised that these other ones have only 2 without the power supply, (mine came with room for 4)

What do any of you think about the A6010's external fan. Also, does the A-17 and the A6010 both have slide out motherboards that come out along with the rear panel? I believe the A6010 does that.

If anyone has any reasons to go for a different route, please reply.
 
Kelv said:
What do any of you think about the A6010's external fan. Also, does the A-17 and the A6010 both have slide out motherboards that come out along with the rear panel? I believe the A6010 does that.
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Motherboard tray: Out of your selections, just the A6010.
External fan: The rear 120mm? You might be able to mount it traditionally. Shouldn't matter anyways, if you have enough room.
 
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