Tower with good cable management and removable CPU backplate

[DespoticDave]

I'm looking for a tower that has good cable management and a removable CPU backplate for easy custom heatsink installation. I've already seen a few, but all in the hundreds of dollars range. Are there any towers out there that meet my requirements without costing me a small fortune and look decent at the same time? Preferably one under a hundred dollars. I'm tired of reusing my over two year old Gateway GT5644E tower. Any suggestions?

 

[hunter315]

The HAF 922 has a cutout for the CPU backplate so you can get to it easily without removing the motherboard, it also has decent cable management.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

The CM 690 II advanced has a similar cutout and potentially slightly better cable management.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216&cm_re=coolermaster-_-11-119-216-_-Product

Best solution to cable management though, dont get a case with a window, then it doesnt matter.

 

[tecmo34]

^+1...

Another good option is to get a Modular power supply, so you don't have to attach cables you don't need.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

I think what you really mean is you are looking for a case that has a motherboard tray with a large opening for access to a cpu heatsink's backplate. There are plenty of such cases $150.00 or less.

Antec cases have already been mentioned.

Coolermaster:
HAF 932
HAF 922
Storm Sniper
Storm Scout

The entire line of Lian Li / Lancool Dragon Lord cases have motherboard trays with openings and good cable management:

http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62

 

[DespoticDave]

Best answer selected by DespoticDave.

 

[AMW1011]

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