Modern equivalent of the ATC-201 case?

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Here's a link to an old review of the ATC-201: http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/cases/CoolerMaster_ATC-201/index.htm

I love this case... but everyone is telling me it just isn't large enough and doesn't have the airflow required for a modern system.

So, is there anyone out there making similar cases now? Most of the new stuff i've seen from Cooler Master and Lian-Li seems ok... but still doesn't look like it can meet the same standards as the ATC-201.

Here's a link to a guy who felt the same, but apparently gave up the search for an alternative:
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663256
 
Well, to make a case like that today where there are much more competition wouldn't be viable for a business. So yeah, everybody is trying to drive down manufacturing costs so corners will be cut. I remember when MaximumPC first reviewed the ATC-201 and they were just drooling over it.

Speaking of Dream Machines, what about a case from mountainmods.com?
 
Mountain mods case are nice, But it isnt even close too being as classy as that.
 
I'd suggest the Silverstone TJ09. I think many of the Cooler Master employees who had a hand in the early ATC designs moved on to Silverstone years ago, thus the similar appearance. The TJ09/10 might be a little dated in terms of features but they're very nice cases. I own a TJ10 myself and it's simply beautiful. The Silverstone FT02 is more recent and is packed full of features while retaining elegance and simplicity.

http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=94&area=en
http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242&area=en
 
There is no modern equivalent to the ATC-201 (I gave mine away to a friends build a couple of years ago). The ATCS 840 (which I use) is also very built, but is huge and needs some modding to setup efficient airflow. Nothing Lian Li makes comes remotely close to the build quality of the old CM cases. The mobo tray on my PC-A70B is thin and flimsy and half the mounting holes are stripped already.
 
sn_85 said:
I'd suggest the Silverstone TJ09. I think many of the Cooler Master employees who had a hand in the early ATC designs moved on to Silverstone years ago, thus the similar appearance. The TJ09/10 might be a little dated in terms of features but they're very nice cases. I own a TJ10 myself and it's simply beautiful. The Silverstone FT02 is more recent and is packed full of features while retaining elegance and simplicity.

http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=94&area=en
http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242&area=en
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The FT02 looks pretty good... thanks! I hope there's a windowless version...
 
aubsxc said:
There is no modern equivalent to the ATC-201 (I gave mine away to a friends build a couple of years ago). The ATCS 840 (which I use) is also very built, but is huge and needs some modding to setup efficient airflow. Nothing Lian Li makes comes remotely close to the build quality of the old CM cases. The mobo tray on my PC-A70B is thin and flimsy and half the mounting holes are stripped already.
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Sucks to hear about the Lian-Li, i was actually considering an A70.
 
Windy Website. A case manufacturer. They make such cases as the FC500:

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Last I heard they were taking international orders, but you may have to order through their website.
 
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