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raccoonone
11-26-06, 10:50 PM
I purchased a used Mach II GT and I need a case now. Does anyone have recommendations for a case that's base is 7.5" x 18.9"? It can't have the power supply in the bottom because the hose will have to come through there. I'd like a mid-tower, that has 3 5.25" bays and about 5 internal 3.5" bays.

*edit* price range around $75, $100 would be the absolute max.

Moto7451
11-26-06, 10:58 PM
That could be almost any case. How much are you looking to spend?

raccoonone
11-26-06, 11:00 PM
< $100, ideally about $75.

I've been having trouble finding cases that are 7.5"x18.9", it seems like most cases are at least 8" wide. Maybe it does matter if it hangs over the edge a little though?

Moto7451
11-26-06, 11:11 PM
Oh I see, the 7.5" measure was to accommodate something external to the case. If a case hangs over the edge it isn't really an issue so long as the weight is more on the table side.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811145046

That one is 7.3" wide.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156011

Nearly the same case but 8" wide. I used this case for my first Watercooling case. It works well.

I don't really have any suggestions for pricier cases since I've never found one that suited my needs. I just build my own cases now.

raccoonone
11-26-06, 11:32 PM
Ya, it needs the 7.5" measurement because the Mach II GT mounts under the case.

Say, what do you build your cases out of? I have a friends who's a welder/metalworker, I was thinking of asking him to build me a case since I've been having such a hard time finding one to buy.

NoL
11-27-06, 01:56 PM
Used PC 65

raccoonone
11-27-06, 02:12 PM
I assume you mean the Lian-Li PC-65? I looked at that case, but it's 8.5" wide. Do you think it would be ok if the case hangs over the edge of the Mach II?

NoL
11-27-06, 02:23 PM
Yes, the Mach units have an upgrade outside kit to actually fit the pc65.

raccoonone
11-27-06, 02:26 PM
Ya, but that kit is like $100+ dollars:(

Moto7451
11-27-06, 06:46 PM
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=478104

Thats my case. I use Aluminum L Channel, 1/4" thick acrylic, and various other nick-nacks from performance PCs (like the drive bays). The Mobo tray was salvaged from another case.

I.R.wes
11-27-06, 10:41 PM
the sides of the prommy are modded slighty wider. wasnt hard to do. :beer:

raccoonone
11-27-06, 10:52 PM
Cool, is that the Lian-Li kit for the Mach or did you mod that yourself? What case is that on top?