View Full Version : Looking for a more compact case
Dapman02
07-16-10, 06:10 AM
So I'm getting tired of my HAF and the size of it. I'm looking for a much smaller case, as small as possible.
What I'm looking at
Cooler Master Elite 335 (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0295040)
Centurion 590 (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0282871)
and the cm690 II (CM 690 II Advanced Mid-Tower ATX Case)
The cm690 might be pushing it for size, and also cost so I'll need to check my employee discount on it
I no longer have the 5870, it got replaced by a GTX465
Sean W.
07-16-10, 06:14 AM
in my honest oppinion, this is the best bang for your buck case, it has all the features you would expect from high end cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058
WonderingSoul
07-16-10, 07:03 AM
I like any of the Lian Li Lancool series cases.
jamesman32
07-16-10, 08:13 AM
This is about the most compact you're gonna get for a Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218&cm_re=lian_li_a-_-11-112-218-_-Product
The PSU is mounted under the drive bays, rather than above or below the motherboard, so it saves quite a bit of room. Also all aluminum and Lian Li quality, and not too much more expensive that what you're already looking at.
thideras
07-16-10, 08:55 AM
Have you looked at the Antec 300? The airflow, build quality, wiring management, size and cost are all extremely good. I've owned two thus far and I'm willing to buy more in the future.
Dapman02
07-16-10, 08:29 PM
in my honest oppinion, this is the best bang for your buck case, it has all the features you would expect from high end cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058
I like any of the Lian Li Lancool series cases.
I wanted to get from micrcoenter because I work there
This is about the most compact you're gonna get for a Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218&cm_re=lian_li_a-_-11-112-218-_-Product
The PSU is mounted under the drive bays, rather than above or below the motherboard, so it saves quite a bit of room. Also all aluminum and Lian Li quality, and not too much more expensive that what you're already looking at.
as much as I want a lian li, I would still like to get it from microcenter,
Have you looked at the Antec 300? The airflow, build quality, wiring management, size and cost are all extremely good. I've owned two thus far and I'm willing to buy more in the future.
I do like the 300, but I've had one before and would rather not get the same thing twice
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