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Does this case exist?

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vpr

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Having problems finding the case that I want... Here is what I'm looking for.

Mid-tower ATX case
Bottom mounted power supply
Black Internals
Minimalistic design style
Quiet & Cool
No gaudy lights or ability to turn them off or disconnect the light
Sturdy construction
USB3 up-front... Don't mind if it's a wonky passthrough cable.

I love the design of the P183 but the internals aren't black, then I looked at the P180 which doesn't have usb3 then I looked at the fractal design r3 but there are many complaints about it being cheaply made. Finally I looked at the HZXT H2 but it doesn't look very well made either per a video I watched on YouTube. I know there is a P193 but I haven't looked at it very much yet. I figured it was like the P183 with just a side fan.

Another concern is that I live in South Texas where it's already in the 90s with a high humidity. So, keeping the system cool (but quiet) is very important since it will be in my bedroom.

Any suggestions?
 
I think that mine meets all of these, except for the USB 3 up front (the header connector wired to the case ports isn't compatible). I swapped out the illuminated front fan with a standard CM 140mm one.
 
Corsair 600T maybe? It's big for a mid tower, and has a white LED fan, but should meet the other criteria. Kinda expensive though. The 650D is more of a straight forward design, and doesn't have an LED fan as far as I know, but it's running $200.
 
Honestly I don't know what's about those R3 complains. I have R2 and its really well build case. Nothing moves or bends and everything is rock solid.
And as the R3 being only improvement of R2, I can't see how they can be worse. 😕

Maybe the change to noise absorbing material, because thanks to this the R2 is really firm.
 
All the Fractal cases are pretty damn well built.

What about a 650D? Might have to add a fan or 2, but it's a damn nice case.
 
I'm in this same boat. I am looking at the Corsair 650D which is gorgeous, but pricey, and the Antec 300, which is simple, but rather old an perhaps a bit tight.

EDIT: That Fractal case is sexy. But it doesn't have the exhaust up top...
 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112304

I have this case, aside from the fact I like the feel of Silverstone's aluminum better than LL's, this is an excellent case and seems exactly like what you're looking for. Minor complaints are that it's cramped behind the mobo tray for cabling and the front IO ports are connected through some unnecessarily heavy cords, but I've been extremely happy with it all in all.
 
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vpr said:
That's a beauty... Hope it doesn't get the same complaints as the R3 and doesn't cost more than $150
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That was the case I initially wanted to get. I emailed Fractal and they said it "might be out in May." Street price is supposed to be around $110. I couldn't wait that long, so I got the R3 instead. I would also second the 650d, if you don't mind the glass window.

@Optimum
Which Fractal case are you referring to? The Arc is supposed to come included with a top exhaust 140mm fan @ 1000 RPM. The R3 has vents for two optional 140mm fans.
 
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noblemo said:
Is the black interior a must-have? Bare metal will likely provide better thermal conductivity.
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why would it matter if its anodized alu?

Personally OP get a board which has a removeable tray... spend 3 hours outside with news paper and black acid etched spray paint.

And start spraying.. :T
 
Mostly I was just trying to understand how strongly the OP wants black interior. It sounded like the P183 met all the other needs listed.
 
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XLNC said:
@Optimum
Which Fractal case are you referring to? The Arc is supposed to come included with a top exhaust 140mm fan @ 1000 RPM. The R3 has vents for two optional 140mm fans.
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I was looking at the Fractal Arc Midi mid-tower. I saw a rear exhaust fan but not a top one, but I might have just missed it.
 
The 650D can be ordered from Amazon for $171. Free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. The 1 thing I wish it had was E-sata instead of firewire. Guess I could find a true e-sata cradle and use the hot swap bay whenever I need to transfer between my desktop and laptop.
 
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