Case with foldout or removable motherboard tray. RGB Features a bonus.

Darktheleon

Reputable
Jul 26, 2017
7
0
4,510
I am building my newest system and would like to find a new case. It can be mid or full size ATX. I currently have an Antec 1200 (original version). It is a steal beast. Nice to have extra room for cable routing, but newer cases are built with better cable routing in mind even mid size. I know getting in and messing with the mobo doesn't usually happen often, but I like the convenience.

Since I already have a couple of display cabinets in my office with RGBW I will be using RGB lighting in my case also, so pre-installed mobo controlled RGB lights / fans with lights would be a nice bonus.

Sorry, I think this was TMI but I hope someone might be able to help me out.
Thanks, ahead of time.
 
Solution
If the LED thing is important, the the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe's build in LED system should be attractive.... done many builds with this and other Phanteks cases and cable routing / room is 2nd to none ... as is support for tall coolers, water cooling and long GFX cards. You see other case offerinsg where preinstalled LEd strips and optional extra stri[s are cobered here:

http://www.phanteks.com/PH-LEDKT.html

However removable MoBo trays is a "function" thing where LEDs is a "form" thing.... and most manufacturers go for one or the other. For cases w/ removable trays, look at Case Labs, Lian Li
If the LED thing is important, the the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe's build in LED system should be attractive.... done many builds with this and other Phanteks cases and cable routing / room is 2nd to none ... as is support for tall coolers, water cooling and long GFX cards. You see other case offerinsg where preinstalled LEd strips and optional extra stri[s are cobered here:

http://www.phanteks.com/PH-LEDKT.html

However removable MoBo trays is a "function" thing where LEDs is a "form" thing.... and most manufacturers go for one or the other. For cases w/ removable trays, look at Case Labs, Lian Li
 
Solution

Darktheleon

Reputable
Jul 26, 2017
7
0
4,510


I understand the form vs function, but it is always worth pointing thanks. I had looked at most of the cases you suggested, most of which are great cases. Some of them are even a great base case for modding. However, I was looking for something more in the $100-$150 range (high hopes). Some of those cases cost more than my high-end mobo.
Thank you for taking your time to respond to my question. Even if it was the only response it's nice to have someone respond.
Darktheleon