> Also annoying if you don't care about blikenlights
> but do want a large, well made, high airflow case
I wanted the same thing, and found the Fractal Meshify series to be a good fit. They can be configured with an opaque metal side panel, and have great airflow.
Meshify 2 Compact (ATX): https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/meshif...
Meshify 2 (E-ATX): https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/meshif...