Perfect case for a small build?

[martian_aphid]

Hey guys, basically I need case recommendations for something small and compact. I'm used to mid and full towers so I have little clue what's decent in this form factor.

 

Just some background info and requirements:

 

matx board for socket 775 probably with AC7 low profile cooler [going to be used as a work desktop]

space for at least 1 hard drive preferably 3.5" but 2 would be a bonus

1 optical drive bay, full height or slimline not a huge issue

going to be using onboard graphics for the time being but possibly adding a dedicated card at a later date if required

something with decent cooling would be a benefit but doesn't need anything fancy beyond the standard power, usb, audio, etc

included PSU is not necessarily a requirement as I could get a 400W corsair or similar but if it comes with a decent 300W +/- PSU then thats fine

 

Appreciated any advice ;-)

[davidst]

Well I don't know where you live but I like to go to Fry's Electronics and look around

at their cases to get an idea.

There is nothing like seeing it rather then just pictures.

newegg has a wide range of cases I will find one I like there and then Google the model

for web reviews.

You did not mention price range so here's a cheap one and a good one

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811121071

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811129041

[damian]

I've heard great things about the the Antec mini P180.

[d0w0rk24]

NZXT ROGUE

[martian_aphid]

Thanks, checking those out now. I'm in the UK so not sure I can find the case from the first link davidst, but I can get hold of the antec case. I'm willing judge price based on what the case can offer me and whether I think its worth it ;-)

[GabrielT]

X-QPack II Aluminum Mini

 

Cyber Power PC has a couple of build you can do with them and the sound impressive @ http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/LAN_Party_Xtreme

Will fit a powerful dual slot graphics card, unfortunately their is absolutely no room for a big heat sink.

They actually sell these with i7s. Hope I helped

[martian_aphid]

gabrieltessin thanks, that looks like a decent case, managed to find it in the uk for a decent

[dr_bowtie]

I've heard great things about the the Antec mini P180.

 

 

I have the Antec p180 mini and it is nice...I use it as my server....