Posted November 5, 2019 Hi, dear community! I wanna replace my current fractal define r4 with something smaller, since it takes just too much space. It is packed with asus rog b360-g mobo, msi gtx 1060 and a bequiet dark rock pro, so the components do not take that much space. What it is the best options available? The price doesn't really matter, but I'd like to stay under $ 200. Thanks! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 Solution Define Mini C? Community Standards || Tech News Posting Guidelines ---======================================================================--- CPU: R5 9600X || GPU: RX 9070 XT|| Memory: 32GB || Cooler: Peerless Assassin || PSU: RM850e|| Case: Lian Li A3 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021615 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 Author 4 minutes ago, Slottr said: Define Mini C? Thanks, will check this one out! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021624 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 I ran a corsair 350d in my last build and liked it. Its not a super small mATX case, but its not half bad! I liked it. Rig: i7 13700k - - Asus Z790-P Wifi - - RTX 4080 - - 4x16GB 6000MHz - - Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Boot + Main Programs - - Assorted SATA SSD's for Photo Work - - Corsair RM850x - - Sound BlasterX EA-5 - - Corsair XC8 JTC Edition - - Corsair GPU Full Cover GPU Block - - XT45 X-Flow 420 + UT60 280 rads - - EK XRES RGB PWM - - Fractal Define S2 - - DellAlienware AW3423DWF 34" -- Logitech G502 - - Logitech G710+ - - Logitech Z5500 - - LTT Northern Lights Deskpad Headphones/amp/dac: Schiit Lyr 3 - - Fostex TR-X00 - - Sennheiser HD 6xx Homelab/ Media Server: Proxmox VE host - - 512 NVMe Samsung 980 RAID Z1 for VM's/Proxmox boot - - Xeon e5 2660 V4- - Supermicro X10SRF-i - - 128 GB ECC 2133 - - 7x14TB Ultrastar RAID Z2 - - 45 HomeLab HL15 15 Drive 4U - - Corsair RM650i - - LSI 9305-16i HBA - - TreuNAS + many other VM’s iPhone 14 Pro - MacBook Air M3 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021669 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 Author 1 minute ago, LIGISTX said: I ran a corsair 350d in my last build and liked it. Its not a super small mATX case, but its not half bad! I liked it. And how's the build quality? I've used one of corsair's cases once and it had quite thin walls (I like to put my legs on it sometimes). Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021671 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, paprikman said: And how's the build quality? I've used one of corsair's cases once and it had quite thin walls (I like to put my legs on it sometimes). I have had a few fractal cases, their huge Define XL shotgun proof (seriously, the side panel took a shotgun blast without puncturing), a corsair 350d, my server lives in a 750d, I run a Fractal S2 now for my main rig. Anyways, yes, the corsair stuff is not as beefy as fractal. That is true. That said, I wouldn't be worried about the 350d breaking by putting your legs on it. It was solid. Not literally bullet proof like fractal.... but still totally fine. I ran a 280 60mm rad up on top of it which put a lot of weight up top, and even when I carried it around it felt "fine". Rig: i7 13700k - - Asus Z790-P Wifi - - RTX 4080 - - 4x16GB 6000MHz - - Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Boot + Main Programs - - Assorted SATA SSD's for Photo Work - - Corsair RM850x - - Sound BlasterX EA-5 - - Corsair XC8 JTC Edition - - Corsair GPU Full Cover GPU Block - - XT45 X-Flow 420 + UT60 280 rads - - EK XRES RGB PWM - - Fractal Define S2 - - DellAlienware AW3423DWF 34" -- Logitech G502 - - Logitech G710+ - - Logitech Z5500 - - LTT Northern Lights Deskpad Headphones/amp/dac: Schiit Lyr 3 - - Fostex TR-X00 - - Sennheiser HD 6xx Homelab/ Media Server: Proxmox VE host - - 512 NVMe Samsung 980 RAID Z1 for VM's/Proxmox boot - - Xeon e5 2660 V4- - Supermicro X10SRF-i - - 128 GB ECC 2133 - - 7x14TB Ultrastar RAID Z2 - - 45 HomeLab HL15 15 Drive 4U - - Corsair RM650i - - LSI 9305-16i HBA - - TreuNAS + many other VM’s iPhone 14 Pro - MacBook Air M3 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021682 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 Author 13 minutes ago, LIGISTX said: ---- I've never actually heard of that shotgun test! Thanks, you made my day with that video. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021708 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 I'll add in Meshify Mini-C, very nice and compact-ish case. Life is really challenging. I don't always suceed: ) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13021879 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 5, 2019 Silverstone PS15 and RL08 should be added to your shortlist "Put as much effort into your question as you'd expect someone to give in an answer"- @Princess Luna Make sure to Quote posts or tag the person with @[username] so they know you responded to them! RGB Build Post 2019 --- Rainbow 2020 --- Velka 5 V2.0 Build 2021 Purple Build Post --- Blue Build Post --- Blue Build Post 2018 --- Project ITNOS CPU AMD R7 7800X3D Motherboard Asrock B650E Taichi Lite RAM Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB 5200mhz GPU ASUS RTX4080 STRIX Case Fractal Torrent Storage Samsung 980Pro 2TB, Crucial P3 Plus 4TB x2, PSU Corsair RM1000x Cooling Deepcool AK620 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13023765 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 6, 2019 Author 7 hours ago, TVwazhere said: Silverstone PS15 and RL08 should be added to your shortlist Thanks, but I've already ordered the define mini C (tg version). Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13024440 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, paprikman said: Thanks, but I've already ordered the define mini C (tg version). No regrets! that case is very good and you'll be more than satisfied with it. (photos are a Define Mini C, but the only difference is the front panel) "Put as much effort into your question as you'd expect someone to give in an answer"- @Princess Luna Make sure to Quote posts or tag the person with @[username] so they know you responded to them! RGB Build Post 2019 --- Rainbow 2020 --- Velka 5 V2.0 Build 2021 Purple Build Post --- Blue Build Post --- Blue Build Post 2018 --- Project ITNOS CPU AMD R7 7800X3D Motherboard Asrock B650E Taichi Lite RAM Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB 5200mhz GPU ASUS RTX4080 STRIX Case Fractal Torrent Storage Samsung 980Pro 2TB, Crucial P3 Plus 4TB x2, PSU Corsair RM1000x Cooling Deepcool AK620 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/1120553-looking-for-a-minimicro-case/#findComment-13025180 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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