I want to move my components from the Phanteks Enthoo Pro case and put them into a mid tower. I'm looking for cases with front intakes and NO side window. So any suggestions would help.
Fractal Design Arc Midi R2: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/discontinued-products/arc-midi-r2-solid-side-panel.
It does have that awkward looking space for a 120mm fan though. I have the windowed version. Best case I've ever owned by far.
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How much space is there to work with in the case?
A lot for a mid tower. Fractal Design doesn't screw around. Look up some YouTube reviews to get a better feel of it. Cable management is also a breeze and it's so easy to clean.
As owner of Midi R2 I can say it is really great case. If you like the Phanteks style, Enthoo Pro M is amazing choice IMHO...
If you really don't want the side window... Hm... You are making this difficult... Define R5/R4 probably with extra fans...
Front - 2x140, bottom - 1x140, back - 1x140, roof, 2+1x140... You have 140 exhaust. You can fit any air cooler on, 2x280 rads no problem... The hard drive cage can be mounted on 6 different places in the case and you have 2 extra ssd mounts behind the motherboard tray..
Fractal Design. Ta da.
See I looked at the Define R4/R5, I can't get over that front door ever time I see it I just want to break it off. As for Enthoo Pro M that side window is a no go for me until they give me the solid side panel. And I know I'm not making this easy.
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You have 140 exhaust.
I have so many 140 fans that I bought 2 years back it's not even funny that's all I own beside the two 200mm led red fans
My point was, that the case is spacious. You can put a lot of hardware inside.
It does indeed. I just discovered Carbide Series SPEC Cases those don't look so bad either
Sure. Just be sure to check reviews to see what you can do with them. I like Fractal Design because they know how to make every inch of space count.
The looks of their products look very professional. I might just buy the Define R5 but I'll just have to break/remove the front door off
You can remove the door on the R5 AFAIK. I think it has an option to make the door open from left or right depending on your preference.
Yeah I just saw that from the their video on the case
Check out the cooler master silencio series especially the 650 and 652s.
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/silencio-650/
My favorite case of all time is the Antec 302
But this is a nice case too and cheap!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146083
I wouldn't want an Arc Midi because of that ugly and annoying side intake. You can check out CM Master Case 5 with solid panels and corsair 230T.
Most of the cases on the market are solid panel + door or window panel + open front unfortunately.