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Ligonsker
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Now that I'll buy the B450-Pro4 instead of a micro-ATX board, I need to change the case that I originally wanted. But I still want it to be compact.

Preferably with transparent window (Not dark), and that can seal the noise well

 

Thanks!

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depends on how compact you're talking.

not terribly large:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vYp323/cougar-mx330-atx-mid-tower-case-mx330

small:

https://www.newegg.com/black-thermaltake-core-g-series-slim-mini-tower/p/N82E16811133314?Description=slim ATX case&cm_re=slim_ATX case-_-11-133-314-_-Product

but that one requires an SFX power supply

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One of the more compact ATX Cases that I find is still relatively easy to build in is the Fractal Design Meshify C, cable management on the back has to be pretty flat but it's a good looking case and pretty compact for a case that can fit all full size components.

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I use the Core G3 case that Fasauceome mentioned. While I personally really like aesthetic, I'll admit it doesn't really make a lot of logical sense (what's really the point of a case supporting an ATX motherboard if it limits you to one PCIE slot and an SFX power supply). It probably is your best bet as far as compact + ATX + window if that's your requirement though.

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Thank you guys, I searched the cases you mentioned and they're not available here, 

But I did find the following:

Antec NX120 - looks like the Cougar Mx330

Antec NX130

Antec P82 FLOW

Antec Case DP501

ANTEC Gaming Case NX210 (Or any of the cases in the NX line 1xx, 2xx)

 

CoolerMaster MasterBox MB600L

 

Any of them is decent?


**I didn't find the NX120 and NX130 in Antec's official website from some reason -  maybe they're new? but here's a video of the NX130 though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HiHebeSwGc

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24 minutes ago, Priyesh said:

Check out Corsair 4000D Airflow or Lian Li Lancool 215.

thank you! Just checked: The Lian Li is not sold here, and the Corsair 4000d is sold ridiculously high here.. over 150$.. damn so I'm still left with the crappy cases list I provided above

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56 minutes ago, Ligonsker said:

thank you! Just checked: The Lian Li is not sold here, and the Corsair 4000d is sold ridiculously high here.. over 150$.. damn so I'm still left with the crappy cases list I provided above

Sorry. Hard luck mate.

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On 10/18/2020 at 10:00 AM, Ligonsker said:

But I did find the following:

Antec NX120 - looks like the Cougar Mx330

Antec NX130

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HiHebeSwGc

Those both look the best for airflow. I would choose these, and then adust your fan RPM im settings to get a quieter system instead of relying on closed paneling. 

On 10/18/2020 at 10:00 AM, Ligonsker said:

Antec P82 FLOW

This would still have okay airflow but has closed paneling. 

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thank you. I'll go check them. I like the NX130 looks better

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