Need a case recommendation.

[pantsaregood]

I'm looking for a large case to replace my Antec 300. I'm not big on "flashy" looking cases, so a lot of high-end cases are out based on that. Primary concerns are airflow and ability to expand to liquid cooling in the future.

I like the Fractal Design Define XL R2 and Antec P280 due to their simple looks and noise-suppression ability.

I actually like the absurd size and expandability of the Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra, but being that it is by Rosewill, I question its quality. I also question how practical mounting nine 120mm fans on the side panel is - I feel like turbulence could be legitimate concern at that point.

Any recommendations based on this?

 

[FearfulSPARTAN]

The Phanteks Enthoo pro is very popular

 

[lehtv]

I'll second the Enthoo Pro. Thanks to the good quality fans and the integrated PWM hub, you can make it a very quiet case or a very high airflow case depending on needs. There's no noise absorbing material but the general idea with quiet computing isn't so much to suppress noise but to not make it in the first place

 

[SteveGrabowski]

The Enthoo Pro is nice with the ability to mount a 420mm rad to the top as well as mounting options for rads on the bottom and front, depending on your needs for mechanical drives. I hate blingy cases too, and this one is pretty understated with very good build quality for a $100 case. I just got one of these a few days ago and the air cooling is very good and pretty quiet too thanks to it coming with a high quality 200mm front intake fan (I think this fan sells for $20 by itself) and another really nice 140mm fan for back exhaust.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBhmn21ylkc

The Enthoo Primo is another to look at, though it's $250.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_DzdHGgN4

Though I think this is a bit smaller, the Fractal Define S was designed straight up for watercooling. The mechanical drive mounts have been moved behind the motherboard tray and there are no 5.25" bays, so you have lots of room for watercooling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaU72f0hMVo

 

[Donanza]

Why everybody is suggesting Enthoo Pro out of a sudden?

 

[lehtv]

It's gained excellent reviews. There's just very little wrong with the case compared to other ~$100 cases.

What alternative would you propose to fit the bill?