Horizontal cases

[Niku-Sama]

i'm gonna preface this with a "back in my day"....

horizontal cases were called desktops and normal computers like today were towers. so if you see me talk about desktops i mean horizontal cases and i am not comparing against laptops or anything else.
with that said...

I've been looking to make some upgrades to make it through the last 4 years while i can, if you know what i mean. there might be some incremental upgrades like a drop in CPU and what not here and there but getting some major ones out of the way.
I've been considering a new case and i kinda liked the BeQuiet 900 DX convertible case so theres a desktop "mode" to it. I also like the ability to jam a 420mm AIO in it too but its kinda deep but it got me thinking

What other desktop (horizontal) style cases are out there?
So far i've come up with that bequiet:

LIGHT BASE 900 DX | Black silent PC cases from be quiet!

Exceptional from every angle

www.bequiet.com

the smaller version of the same case:

LIGHT BASE 600 DX | Black silent PC cases from be quiet!

Exceptional from every angle

www.bequiet.com

and a Gamedias (?) NESO P1

NESO P1 B Full-Tower Case | GAMDIAS

NESO P1 full-tower chassis comes with a dual-chamber design and unique trapezoidal shape to showcase your hardware in style while providing robust functionalities and features for professionals.

www.gamdias.com

Are there any others out there that will fit extended ATX boards and 420mm AIOs?
Just trying to weigh my options here.

The aim is to get it under my monitor while having my monitor on an arm above and kinda free up some desk space
my AIO choice might affect this too but thats for another post in the cooling section

 

[67Elco]

The only one that comes to mind, but it does not check your E-ATX box. I'm currently building it's smaller brother the 300 and intend to experiment with it displayed horizontal as well.

The Tower 600 Mid Tower Chassis

The Tower 600 is an ATX case with a classic vertical case design and comes in an octagonal prism shape that is compatible with the latest hidden-connector motherboards. It supports up to a 420mm AIO radiator on the right side and a 360mm AIO radiator on t

thermaltakeusa.com

 

[JLK03F150]

Silverstone used to have an assortment of HTPC cases, some of which were ATX. Although, I think most HTPC cases are designed around mATX.

 

[Niku-Sama]

The only one that comes to mind, but it does not check your E-ATX box. I'm currently building it's smaller brother the 300 and intend to experiment with it displayed horizontal as well.

The Tower 600 Mid Tower Chassis

The Tower 600 is an ATX case with a classic vertical case design and comes in an octagonal prism shape that is compatible with the latest hidden-connector motherboards. It supports up to a 420mm AIO radiator on the right side and a 360mm AIO radiator on t

thermaltakeusa.com

now is this one able to go flat on its back or is it angled only?

Silverstone used to have an assortment of HTPC cases, some of which were ATX. Although, I think most HTPC cases are designed around mATX.

Yea thats kind of what i have been noticing. i have a mATX system but i actually really like the cheapo tower case i got for it super cheap. morovo or something like that.
its a tower though hiding behind my tv

 

[Railgun]

Not long ago I had the idea to design a somewhat modular horizontal desktop. Base box for the core components. Storage in another. Cooling in another, etc. As I'm not a designer, it's nothing more than pie in the sky at the moment.

Shame that things are either ridiculously large, or very basically small.

 

[Kenrou]

Saw a video not too long ago about a sleeper case, but newly built. I want to say LTT, but can't find the video, horizontal, plenty of space, I'll link if I find it again.

In the meantime, what about this ⇾ https://kolink.eu/Home/case-1/mini-itx-2/satellite.html

 

[67Elco]

now is this one able to go flat on its back or is it angled only?

Nothing to prevent one from resting it on the back, but you would lose some of the ventilation it provides.

 

[JLK03F150]

Silverstone has 6 HTPC / Desktop cases that can house an ATX motherboard. Two of them can hold eATX. Seems they have no support for radiators though.

https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/computer-chassis/?filter=HTPC_Desktop

 

[infinitevalence]

I ended up building my own custom case, and I am working on another because the desktop case with full-sized GPU and ATX is non existent.

 

[Blaylock]

Another option would be a CoolerMaster HAF-XB...if you can find one. As JLK mentioned there are several HTPC cases that would fit the bill. The problem I have with most of them is they are not designed for high heat components. They make them ultra compact with minimal air flow considerations.

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OCF Recommended Cases This is a list of PC cases and test benches that have been reviewed and tested to ensure you're getting exactly what you've paid for. It will also be a quick reference guide to those looking for a case for a new build or to find something to enhance and improve your...

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[67Elco]

The OP stated in their opening post the need for EATX or ATX...don't know about all these smaller cases being suggested. It was also stated the desire to clear up some desk space...I don't see any of the cases he listed as being space savers lol...horizontal or not. The video short gives perspective on just how much space it takes up in a horizontal presentation.

 

[Niku-Sama]

I ended up building my own custom case, and I am working on another because the desktop case with full-sized GPU and ATX is non existent.

I wish i could but i have no place to work on something like that. Currently living in an apartment in a downtown setting above a business

Another option would be a CoolerMaster HAF-XB...if you can find one. As JLK mentioned there are several HTPC cases that would fit the bill. The problem I have with most of them is they are not designed for high heat components. They make them ultra compact with minimal air flow considerations.

FEATURED - Recommended Cases of OCF

OCF Recommended Cases This is a list of PC cases and test benches that have been reviewed and tested to ensure you're getting exactly what you've paid for. It will also be a quick reference guide to those looking for a case for a new build or to find something to enhance and improve your...

www.overclockers.com

i remember those, and a thermatake that was out around a similar time, those are too tall to have the main monitor over though. thats what i am aiming for ultimately

The OP stated in their opening post the need for EATX or ATX...don't know about all these smaller cases being suggested. It was also stated the desire to clear up some desk space...I don't see any of the cases he listed as being space savers lol...horizontal or not. The video short gives perspective on just how much space it takes up in a horizontal presentation.

having it under the monitor, on an arm, would free up enough desk space...