In search of... the Perfect Case

[setzer]

I'm replacing my recently deceased 2012 Core i7-3770k build. I have all of the components picked out for a high-end i7-8700k build on an ASUS Z370-G motherboard.

However, I'm not having much luck finding a case I like, so I'm looking for suggestions. I listed a Corsair and an In Win case below, but I don't have any experience with either brand/model.

Thanks for the help. I will post a summary of any responses I receive.

Want:

1. ATX
2. Room for 240mm radiator
3. High quality
4. Less than 9.05"/223mm wide
5. Dust filters

Don't care about/want/need:

1. Top mounted ports
2. RGB (or lights of any kind)
3. Tempered Glass/Acrylic windows
4. External 3.5" or 5.25" bays

The cases I've found so far are:
CORSAIR CARBIDE 100R Mid-Tower Case
https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-CARBIDE-100R-Mid-Tower-Case/dp/B00RORBQNW/

IN WIN 303C.W.PRGB4 White SECC / Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811108541
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WH8QVQ/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[setzer]

This might be better. Comments?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811139011

 

[trs96]

Both of the cases in your first post have either tempered glass or acrylic side windows. The Corsair has 5.25" drive bays.

Don't care about/want/need:

1. Tempered Glass/Acrylic windows
2. External 3.5" or 5.25" bays

Take a look at the Fractal Design Meshify C. It's built for installing a liquid cooling system in the front or top of the case. Has great air flow and no 5.25" bays in front. It also gets top reviews almost anywhere you look.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352085&cm_re=fractal_design_meshify_c-_-11-352-085-_-Product

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B39HBV2/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

I wouldn't call it the perfect case but it is certainly in the top 5 of the under $100 ATX cases on the market.

If you want to spend only about $53 then the Corsair 270R checks all the boxes for you.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3Y5FJ2/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[setzer]

Take a look at the Fractal Design Meshify C. It's built for installing a liquid cooling system in the front or top of the case. Has great air flow and no 5.25" bays in front. It also gets top reviews almost anywhere you look.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352085&cm_re=fractal_design_meshify_c-_-11-352-085-_-Product

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B39HBV2/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

I wouldn't call it the perfect case but it is certainly in the top 5 of the under $100 ATX cases on the market.

trs96, Thank you for your reply. I had disregarded the Meshify C because of the top mounted ports (on the front bezel). However, I could easily fabricate a removable cover and end up with a case that meets all my needs.

 

[trs96]

trs96, Thank you for your reply. I had disregarded the Meshify C because of the top mounted ports (on the front bezel). However, I could easily fabricate a removable cover and end up with a case that meets all my needs.

Good idea. Even with an AIO liquid cooler you will still need good airflow through the case to keep temps down.
The 270R costs less but doesn't look as good, too monolithic imo. It also doesn't have as much airflow as the Meshify C.