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Case Suggestions

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I have been building high-end CAD workstations for 2 different customers for the last 6 years and 95% of the units I used a Corsair 650D. A fairly large mid-tower that had plenty of room for components and great cable organizing/hiding.
Corsair now seems to have discontinued this case so I need some ideas as to what I should use for future builds..
A few requirements are as follows: Brand does not matter as long as the following can be included,
1) Should be all steel or aluminum / NO PLASTIC
2) 1 of the 2 customers loves the built-in external SATA Drive of the 650D so I need this option or at least an alternative
3) Window or not doesn't matter either way
4) Must be able to handle a 280 radiator (preferably located in the top of the case)
5) Has to have at least two 5 1/2" drive bays
6) Would like somewhere around the same internal space for components and wiring
7) Looks rugged but not flashy (used in engineering offices)

I will appreciate and look into all suggestions!
Thanks!!!!!
 
I don't know of any aluminum or steel cases that have built in SATA docks anymore. An alternative would be to use a 5.25" bay device that has 3.5" or 2.5" or both trayless hot swap options. There are tons of different choices to match your needs and color/look/material of the case.

Example of 4x2.5" --- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994181
Example of 2x2.5" + 3.5" option below --- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994180
Example of 3.5" --- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3912D92407
Example of 3.5"+2.5"+USB3.0 --- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816215375
or.. go external with a dock
Example of 2x2.5"/3.5" --- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1DS1MD6069

Case Options:
Lian Li PCA61WX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112421
Corsair 750D - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139060
Corsair 450D - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042
 
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