Help me decide!

[focbde]

I have moved from Germany to Ireland and have abandoned my old CM690 case and am just taking components with me.

I need to decide now which case to buy to replace it!

I have been looking at the following:

Nzxt Phantom Black
CM690-II Advanced
Lian-Li B25FB
Silverstone RV02
Corsair 600T

My basic wish list is:

Good cable management (preferably with rubber grommets in pass-thru holes)
Doesn't look too 'idiotic' (the Nzxt Phantom puts me off a bit in that regard)
Good included cooling with scope for improvement/water cooling for future upgrades.
Solid workmanship - nothing 'flimsy'

It will be housing a mid-level PC (i5-750 @ 3.6Ghz + HD4890 which is soon to be replaced).

The cheaper the better, naturally... I only wish the Corsair 650D was out already, as it looks perfect!

Edit: I have also considered the Fractal Design R3 Titanium - I really like a 'classy' look to a case rather than over-blingy, but I am concerned about the level of workmanship on the R3 as well as how the cable management works. Anyone got one who can comment?

Any thoughts/advice?

Thanks!

 

[setscrew]

Corsair 600T would be by my choice from your list.

Contemporary yet sophisticated exterior, well laid out interior, good cable management; win/win

 

[focbde]

Cheers man... you have swayed me towards what I was sort of leaning towards anyway. More money than some of the others but I think it is worth it.

My other option though is to go for a real cheapie like the Zalman Z9 until the 650D comes on the market.

 

[DOOMHAMMA]

I second waiting for the 650D. That case just exudes glorious awesomeness.

 

[hardal]

Get 600T if you can't wait. 650D if you can wait

My suggestion and honest opinion. hehe.

 

[focbde]

Heheh, yep, the 650D is just gorgeous. I would actually just say 'Screw it' and go for the 800D but it is just too big - don't need that space.

I think I will get the Z9 for now, buy the 650D later and then use the Z9 for a second file server or something.