Best FULL case of 2014 for my new build

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I could really use some help deciding on a case for my new build.
CPU: 5930k purchased
MOBO: probably ASUS x99 deluxe or rampage, though i'm concerned about the negative reviews on newegg for the deluxe
Graphics: 780TI EVGA dual classified purchased
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W P2 purchased
RAM: no clue yet; probably just get 16GB of the cheap stuff and hope to overclock
Hard Drives: Samsung 840pro 256GB purchased; will probably want 2 more high terabyte storage drives for backup and DISH movie storage.
CPU cooler: Swiftech h240x already purchased (wanted to water cool my CPU to preserve it longer than air cooling)
CASE: ???? Please help
I only want FULL tower recommendations. I have thorough researched most models to include Corsair 900D/750D, Phanteks Enthoo Primo/Deluxe, Coolermaster HAF X and Cosmos 2 ultra, Thermaltake 10 GT Snow edition, Rosewill Thor/Throne, NZXT Phantom 820. I've kind of narrowed it down to the HAF X, GT 10 snow and the Phanteks Primo/Deluxe though the HAF X and the GT 10 snow will not allow me to top mount the swiftech h240x in push/pull configuration and I think both Phanteks will.

What do the experts recommend?

I currently have an Antec 1200 v1 that I love but I cannot water cool with so that case I will build an air cooling system for my daughter with.

If the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe is chosen, please tell me if i should be switching out the included fans with another brand like Noctua(as I've seen several people do on pcpartpicker). On review of the enthoo Luxe I've heard the 2 140mm (one on top and one in rear for exhaust) and the 1 200mm front intake fan are great fans, even better than noctuas? I'm trying to decide if i should go with an Enthoo Primo, Enthoo Deluxe, or instead get a GT 10 snow edition, or a HAF X for my x99 build. I want to water cool my 5930k with the swiftech h240x but wanted room in the future if i decided to water cool my GPUS. Unfortunately it does not look like i could use the GT 10 snow edition or the HAF X in push/pull configuration with my swiftech product so i'm really limited to phantec deluxe or primo, or the crazy large corsair obsidian 900D.
 
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You are doing it right, that is the best CLC that can expand on the market.

Here's my take... Stick with one of these 4 unless you want to drop a little more money then look at the Lian-Li PC-X2000FN, but if you want to get into a real case for long term look at http://www.caselabs-store.com but you will drop some serious money for their cases, but they are the best in the industry.

Corsair 900D <-- Most case designs that are liquid cooler oriented are based off of this case design. This is lots of room to expand in many ways and with the Swiftech H240x it can be expanded to multiple RADS and water blocks. Pluse the sliding HD trays makes a world of goodness for storage junkies.


Phanteks Enthoo Primo/Deluxe, <-- This is a great...
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Currently I only plan to use the Swiftech h240x on the CPU. If i find the courage in the future I might add cooling to graphics cards but that would be only if i did a lot of research on it but i'm completely new to water cooling. I'm sure that swiftech will do great for my CPU temps though
 
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You are doing it right, that is the best CLC that can expand on the market.

Here's my take... Stick with one of these 4 unless you want to drop a little more money then look at the Lian-Li PC-X2000FN, but if you want to get into a real case for long term look at http://www.caselabs-store.com but you will drop some serious money for their cases, but they are the best in the industry.

Corsair 900D <-- Most case designs that are liquid cooler oriented are based off of this case design. This is lots of room to expand in many ways and with the Swiftech H240x it can be expanded to multiple RADS and water blocks. Pluse the sliding HD trays makes a world of goodness for storage junkies.


Phanteks Enthoo Primo/Deluxe, <-- This is a great case due to the openness. There is plenty of room and the build quality is really good. Plus it looks really clean.


Cosmos 2 ultra <-- Kinda the gold standard when it comes to Ultra ATX, it is devided very well for all parts, can feel a bit cramped though once everything starts adding up inside. The Phanteks and 900D are wider cases so they don't feel as cramped to me at least.


Silverstone TJ07 <-- Beast of a case and probably the best made of the group. If you combine the 900D and the Phanteks you kinda get this case. This frame and design is so good MurderBox bases it's case bodies from this case, but nothing else...


My first choice in this level of cases would be...

CaseLabs Merlin SM8 Case but it costs more then all of the others, it uses thicker aluminium for the body and frame, is designed for water cooling and can be extended to grow with say your system. Yes the case has add on ability to make it bigger.

2nd It would be either the Silverstone for the usability or the Phanteks for the aesthetics, but both are great cases.

That's my take on the cases, hope that helps some.
 
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Thanks.
For the Silverstone TJ07 it looks like I wouldnt be able to fit the Swiftech h240x (280mm fans and radiator) if i wanted to put it in a push/pull configuration on the top.

The corsair 900D is made for probably more extreme watercooling than I will likely do though the internals seems well thought out, but I read a lot of bad reviews on this case regarding quality.

The Enthoo Primo/Luxe are at the top of my list right now, but I prefer the Luxe Asthetics (LED strips), however I actually prefer the front face of the pro compared to both the Primo/Luxe since it doesnt obstruct fan air flow. I'm concerned the front intake airflow may be limited due to this fact. Wish I could have it changed out to increase the flow and perhaps put some LED fans.

The Cosmos 2 ultra looks great and has a ton of room for video cards.

I'll take another look at the caselabs merlin SM8
 
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Thanks for your help guys. I cant justify spending $300 + on a Caselabs merlin SM8 at this time so I'm going Phanteks Luxe. The Luxe offers features over the pro that I like, and apparently if i want to take off the white faceplate i to improve airflow i can with just removing 4 screws.
 
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