mid range case

thelastmccabe

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There's a bunch of threads about this already, but I've been looking at stuff for hours and I'm pretty overwhelmed, partially because I want something really specific. This is for a gaming pc, will be overclocking it a bit, am using sli motherboard. Here's what I'm looking for :

-mid tower atx
-must be aluminum b/c i do not want to deal with heavy steel
-black or other dark color
-no stupid looking dragons or spiders on front of computer, some mods are ok if they aren't too garish though, and I do not care about leds or any designs if they aren't there
-but i do want an acrylic window
-120 mm fans
-toolless; motherboard panel that slides out
-decent construction (easy to take apart, panels and hinges do not stick, no unremovable speakers in stupid places, etc.), not too many sharp edges, decent cooling, etc.

I already have a power supply, so I don't care if its got one or not. I would like to keep it under about 70 bucks, but I will go up to 100 if I have to get what I'm looking for (ignore shipping for that calculation). Now that I've written all this I kinda realized I'll be real lucky to find something under 70. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, ive been looking on newegg and ebay for hours (and these forums), and every time I find something good i find out it has 1 80 mm fan or is the wrong color or some other little issue, and I finally figured it'd be easier to ask. Thanks!
 

albumleaf

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thermaltake VA4000 sviking (black, side window, no psu, two 120mm fans with built in fan controller, screwless design.. although pci retention could be better).. can be had for 65-70 depending on time of day :D.. no mobo tray though and made of steel
 

thelastmccabe

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Thanks for the suggestion, that's just about what I'm looking for. The temperature thing is a nice addition too, I'd like to get one with that. I may have to just settle for a steel case; it seems like they can be had with the features I want for less money, and I'm not going to be taking it to any lan parties or anything.