New case...with specific needs.

[DeathPrincess]

Ok. need a new case because the one I have no has too many holes cut in it so it's kind of...untidy. It was never meant to have 8 slots or half the stuff it has in it so although it's not so old...it wouldn't be right. Plus I'm tired of duct taping drives in place...even though I suppose it might be a decent decoupler...

You see I'm going to make a presentable and quiet build with the unheard of levels of planning... Need to see cases I haven't thought of!

I need a case which fits this:

1. Needs 8 (or more) expansion slots.
2. Needs to be able to fit stuff on top (big flat surface. Less extra crap...or at least no extra crap that can't be easily dremelled/thermited off).
3. Can fit a 480mm radiator ontop with space (when I say ontop I mean ontop of the case).
4. Is at least 23cm wide (not so important...but no double width cases).
5. Has at least 4x 5.25" bays (2 drives + Pumps)
6. Has at least 6x HDD bays.
7. Decent cable management.
8. Preferably has hose holes precut (but not in stupid places...at the top would be ideal).
9. Doesn't look hideous.
10. Preferably doesn't cost $60000
11. Has good build quality (needs to be able to take vicious unskilled dremelling/hammering/thermite without falling to peices)
12. A bunch of stuff thats hard to put into words...

 

[Bad ConNecTioN]

AzzA Fusion 4000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517017&Tpk=azza 4000

 

[decripple]

AzzA Fusion 4000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517017&Tpk=azza 4000

This is the only reasonably priced one I have found that doesn't require modding to achieve most if not all of what you asked for.

 

[fantomau]

that case resembles the xilence interceptor pro

http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/K/319376/original/Xilence.jpg

 

[vsboxerboy]

That case is hideous

 

[DeathPrincess]

AzzA Fusion 4000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517017&Tpk=azza 4000

Hmm...though the layout is ok, but the modded part will include the stuff ontop of the case (which is why both radiators will be mounted vertically on the top of the case) so this one wouldn't really fit! It is an interesting case though! Bit too...embelleshed for this purpose too! But thankthee!

This is the only reasonably priced one I have found that doesn't require modding to achieve most if not all of what you asked for.

I have lots of tools ready to go! I just don't want to build the "body" of the case myself (too much effort and not enough space/tools). So I don't mind modding anything!

that case resembles the xilence interceptor pro

http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/K/319376/original/Xilence.jpg

That reminds me of zoolander for some reason...

That case is hideous

Not too fond of giant logos...

 

[Bad ConNecTioN]

That case is hideous

That case can hold a quad and triple radiator (with no mods...they bolt right into the top), two motherboards (mini ITX and HPTX), two power supplies, and has 10, yes 10 hot swap bays. All for under $260...
It may be hideous, but its fantastically hideous.

DeathPrincess: Didn't realize you wanted the mount the quad radiator outside the case. The AzzA 4000 can hold a quad radiator internally without modding, that's why I suggested it. In fact, its the only "mainstream" case that can hold both a quad and a triple radiator natively....and certainly the only one to do it for that cheap. Good luck with your search, I'm curious what you settle on.

 

[WorldExclusive]

The Cosmos II can do all of that except the 480 on top. The 480 can be modded to fit internally.
Usually Lian Li case have those external quad rads on top. For a case with lots of config options, quality and looks, you're going to spend more money for it.

Lian Li V2120s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112312
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112311

Lian Li A77F (I would go with this one)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112261
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_bv7HBvyFQ

You still can't count out the RV02, TJ07 and TJ11 for internal quad rads if you choose to go that route.
For top WC holes you have to mod that you're self with any case. I would have recommended my Lian Li Z70B that can fit anything but it only has 3 5.25" bays.

 

[vsboxerboy]

Those both are very nice - a bit more pricey but when you consider that your case is something you recycle from bulid to build it makes it easier to spend a little more on it than a GPU or something.

 

[Rusty4560]

Mountain Mods, U2 UFO

http://www.mountainmods.com/u2ufo-brushed-aluminum-original-top-p-74.html