Looking for a good mid-tower case to replace p180

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hey guys. i just bought some components to make an i7 system and the only peice i havent purchased yet is the case. the corsair 600t looks good but i dont think it'll be out in time. ill just have 2 way sli and 3 hdds and 1 ssd drive and 1 optical drive. can anyone recommend one?

the only similar case i found was the coolermaster snipr but the lack of removeable filters and flashy "tremeness" are a turnoff. the p193 looks good but the motherboard tray lacks the backplate cutout
 
 
My upper range is like $200

I was shopping the lian li's (esp that new PC-7FNWX)
However the price premium for the aluminum is a bit too steep for me considering I won't be moving the PC around much anyway.

I do have an old lian li for my p4 system though. I'm thinking the P193 might not be so bad after realizing that I only need to mount the plate before the MB, not the entire fan.
 
I don't know if the deal's still on, but recently TD was selling their Corsair 800D for $200 after coupon code and bing. Can't beat that unless you don't want to have a full tower.

Of the mid towers, all the Lian Li's I linked are under $200, so you should definitely be able to find something there unless you must have a window and a black interior, which means the PC-7FNWX is pretty much the only choice.

Hmm.. this maybe? Or the Lancool K62?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112254

Actually, this one looks like the best choice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112263
 
thanks for the suggestions guys. not sure if the usb 3.0 on the front panel is necessary so i guess the newer lian li isnt necessary. it seems like a general consensus that the lian li is a better choice than the antec p193. besides the aluminum build is there any other advantage the lian li has? the aluminum is nice and light but is there any other benefit to aluminum?it seems like the p193 has all the cooling options i need @ a cheaper price

probably avoiding the PC-8NWX since it's a top mounted psu and I want that top vent

Hmm after reading reviews on the SilverStone FT02, that might be what i'm lookin for.

http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-FT02S-W-Aluminum-Uni-Body-Computer/dp/B003H4QPDW

@ that price I couldnt refuse + I have prime shipping :D
 
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