Looking for cool Mid to tower Case other than Xpredator X1

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Last night I was researching for other cases (http://dynaquestpc.com/product-category/components/chassis-casing-case/chassis-casing-case-mid-tower/) other than Xpredator X1.

You can sort it out by arrowing Components > Chassis > Full/Mid tower

43 php = $1; I prefer not going above 5,000php = $116, I also prefer:

1. Cool design (XpredatorX1 has Lamborghini's design) I prefer the one with robotic/transformer-like architecture
2. [strike]Large that can fit Toxic and XFX XXX 750W inside,[/strike] Just planning to buy Seasonic 620W
3. I'm only planning to add 1 more HDD, currently I have 2-yr-old Seagate 500 GB
4. 1 ODD
5. At least two USB 3.0
6. Cable Management.
7. Good enough for air flow performance

Can you please also tell me pros and cons of Xpredator X1? Or atleast two cons.

I don't understand this (From a review): Can you please explain?
I have a bit of a rant here actually -- the included fan controller has clearly marked "Power" and "Fan" connectors. That's not the problem, but the fact that the fan power plug is of the wrong gender is. Molex power connectors are pretty simple and power is always supplied by the female version of the connection (the version you see on your power supply). On this case, the power is supplied to the fan by a male connection. If you aren't paying attention you could wire this incorrectly and, at best, you'd have a fan controller go up in smoke. At worst you could end up with a fire if your PSU is powerful enough to simply burn wiring to and from the fan controller. I've been building computers for a very long time and I still almost wired this backwards. Buyer beware!!!

I'm also considering Aerocool Mechatron (http://www.aerocool.us/pgs/pgs-b/mechatron_b.htm)
 
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I have an X1 in white. I can tell you it's an OK case... Cable management isn't great, although it looks nice. I keep the fins closed most of the time though. It will fit the XFX 750w but I doubt it will fit the Toxic cards. I reccomend a Corsair Carbide 230t in either grey or orange
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Hey, my personal favorite mid tower ATX case for around $110 USD is the fractal design define r4 blackout w/window, here is a link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352037&cm_re=fractal_design_define_r4_blackout_with_window-_-11-352-037-_-Product
Although, it does not have an ODD, but you can pick one up for pretty cheap, here's a link to a cheap ODD that you could use for operating system booting etc: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Optical-Drive-GH24NSB0B/dp/B00EUAFAF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410037255&sr=8-2&keywords=optical+drive

 
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I have an X1 in white. I can tell you it's an OK case... Cable management isn't great, although it looks nice. I keep the fins closed most of the time though. It will fit the XFX 750w but I doubt it will fit the Toxic cards. I reccomend a Corsair Carbide 230t in either grey or orange
 
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I prefer the one with robotic/transformer design.
 
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Did you get the full sized Xpredator?
 
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I saw that one. it's overpriced for me, like over 150 USD.
I'm choosing between Mechatron and Xpredator X1.

I've read a review about xPredator X1 and this was the con:

I have a bit of a rant here actually -- the included fan controller has clearly marked "Power" and "Fan" connectors. That's not the problem, but the fact that the fan power plug is of the wrong gender is. Molex power connectors are pretty simple and power is always supplied by the female version of the connection (the version you see on your power supply). On this case, the power is supplied to the fan by a male connection. If you aren't paying attention you could wire this incorrectly and, at best, you'd have a fan controller go up in smoke. At worst you could end up with a fire if your PSU is powerful enough to simply burn wiring to and from the fan controller. I've been building computers for a very long time and I still almost wired this backwards. Buyer beware!!!

I don't really understand. can u please explain in simple terms? Thanks!
 
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So basically, the fan controller has 3 connectors. 1 power connector, 2 fan connectors. However they all use the same connector (female molex) meaning they are apparently difficult to tell the difference between them. They all have labeled stickers on them and use different coloured wires, so if you pay attention to what you are doing and read the stickers, then you will be fine :) I moved on from the X1 to the full sized one, and it is worth it, a LOT more room and is worth the extra money. Besides it has a much better fan controller setup with two seperate controls which are able to have 3 fans on each one.
 
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