I'm in the market for a new computer case, and I'm having a tough time finding options that meet my needs. I'm looking for a case that has at least 2 slots for 5.25" drives and 3.5" drives, but ideally I'd like to have 3 or more of each type. Since I'll be using this PC for gaming, it's important that the case has plenty of fan space and provides good cooling options while also including front USB connectivity—preferably as many ports as possible. Additionally, I want to ensure I have enough room for at least one, but hopefully more, 3.5" HDDs. For context, my current case is the BeQuiet Silent Base 600.
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Have you tried filtering through case options on pcpartpicker? It might be worth noting if you need quick access to the drive bays or if the 3.5" drives can be placed internally out of sight. Also, how many USB ports do you need? You might just use a hub for extra connectivity. One case you could look into is the Phanteks Enthoo line, which has some good models like the Pro with 3 5.25" and 6 3.5" bays.
Check out some of the Silverstone cases; they've got a good reputation for having decent drive bay configurations.
You should definitely check out pcpartpicker.com to filter through your options. It really helps narrow down cases by features.
You might like the Thermaltake V-100 Perforated. It offers 2x 5.25" bays and 2x 3.5" internals, plus it includes plenty of fan slots for optimal cooling.
Finding a new case with those specs is really challenging since most cases haven't included that many 5.25" and 3.5" bays in over a decade. You might still locate some older models that have 5.25" bays, but for 3.5" bays, it could be worth exploring local PC recyclers; they might have something suitable.
The Fractal Pop Air could be a solid choice—it comes with two 5.25" bays and includes some mounting options for 3.5" drives as well.
Thanks for the suggestion! I hadn't thought to use that site.