0-20k Looking for PC cases with good airflow and no tempered glass.

Check out this one
Lian li a3

It's on the smaller side, can only fit m-atx but it has a mesh side panel.
It's front panel doesn't have a mesh. It has a version with a wood front panel having mesh for 1k more, although couldn't find it in stock anywhere.

GN/HU (don't exactly remember who) also said it's good even the non-wood version. Not the best, but the airflow is fine.

 
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Corsair 4000D airflow is the best cabinet under 10k, no fancy argb stuff but it's built lika tank
Lian li 216 might be better. Those two were in my recommended list and i picked up 216 based on reviews. 4000D was cheaper, so might be better value don't know.
Just do a search and most people seem to recommend 216 over it on reddit after looking at first few posts from google search.
This is just an initial look. Better way will be to look at good reviews ofc.

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Corsair 4000D airflow is the best cabinet under 10k, no fancy argb stuff but it's built lika tank
When I was buying my case, it was between the 4000D and the 216. After a thorough physical inspection of both, the 216 is better, hands down. Way better build, ergonomics, space and cable management.
 
If you don't mind, what is the purpose of your build ?

Asking cuz I am also planning on bilding my first desktop for AI/ML and my preference for case is exact same as your.
Nothing that fancy in my case. Mostly for games. I doubt I'll be doing any major overclocking but I do want to make sure if I do run anything high intensity that my components deal with it in my room.
 
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They are available but not within the OPs budget. Ex -
Within budget, excellent options exist for matx, like the Asus Prime AP201.
Fractal Design is great and I've had my eyes on them since I heard about them as a teenager but I don't want to spend all my budget on it so I'm fine going down a tad.
Someday though... :cry:

VFM option @ 1,919/- with support for 5 fans

Ant Esports Elite 1000 PS Mid-Tower Computer Case/Gaming Cabinet - Black | Supports M-ATX, ITX with Pre-Installed 1 x 120mm Black Rear Fan​

This looks great but I barely know anything about the Ant brand and how well-made their cases are. I'll deffo consider it though since I'm probably going with a B-series motherboard anyway.

You can OPT For Thermaltake View 380TG within Your Budget
Get yours at the best price.. https://shop.clarioncomputers.in/product/view-380-tg-argb/
Waaaaay too much glass for my liking. I'm already baring it with one tempered glass side panel, I don't need a whole penthouse :sob:
 
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I'm planning on getting a full rig sometime this year or next year and I've been scouring around for a mid-tower ATX case with good airflow. I don't particularly care about RGB and I really just want it to be a opaque without glass I have to worry about. Good cooling too since the area I live in gets pretty humid and hot. The Corsair 275R Airflow looked interesting but it has tempered glass. Any similar recommendations minus the glass would be grand.

Budget: Under 7k
ASUS Prime AP201 MicroATX Cabinet - Black @6k

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Asus Prime AP201 Review (Techpowerup)