martian_aphid Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 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 ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 I've heard great things about the the Antec mini P180. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0w0rk24 Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 NZXT ROGUE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martian_aphid Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 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 ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martian_aphid Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 gabrieltessin thanks, that looks like a decent case, managed to find it in the uk for a decent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 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.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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