Jump to content

Looking for good Micro-ATX case

HueyTheGod
By HueyTheGod
in Power Supplies
 Share
Posted

I want a good Micro-ATX case with the PSU mounted at the bottom. This case will be moved quite a bit, so durability is preferred. I would also prefer it to not be easily dented to where the dent is noticeable (Like the 300D)

 

Also, support a GPU up to 11.75" inches.

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/159239-looking-for-good-micro-atx-case/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I want a good Micro-ATX case with the PSU mounted at the bottom. This case will be moved quite a bit, so durability is preferred. I would also prefer it to not be easily dented to where the dent is noticeable (Like the 300D)

 

Also, support a GPU up to 11.75" inches.

Please do not use profanity in this forum.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Are you looking for a tank then? If you drop a case or bang it against a wall its going to dent it. You aren't going to have any fun moving a case that weighs a lot because you may or may not drop it or kick it. 

Spoiler

Corsair 400C- Intel i7 6700- Gigabyte Gaming 6- GTX 1080 Founders Ed. - Intel 530 120GB + 2xWD 1TB + Adata 610 256GB- 16GB 2400MHz G.Skill- Evga G2 650 PSU- Corsair H110- ASUS PB278Q- Dell u2412m- Logitech G710+ - Logitech g700 - Sennheiser PC350 SE/598se


Is it just me or is Grammar slowly becoming extinct on LTT? 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Please do not use profanity in this forum.

Welp, when I type up 10 minutes and a wall of pages and then you accidentally hit the delete key when out of the text box and everything is gone

Are you looking for a tank then? If you drop a case or bang it against a wall its going to dent it. You aren't going to have any fun moving a case that weighs a lot because you may or may not drop it or kick it. 

Well, I am not looking for something like the Corsair 300D. I know it can dent if I kick it, but I feel like the 300D would have a noticeable dent if my door hit it or something

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If you're okay with the PSU being on the other side, behind a wall, then I may suggest the node 804. Otherwise I would suggest the Arc Mini.

After some looking, the Core 1500 is quite good too, while still being very cheap. The TJ08-B is very good as well, while keeping a PSU up top, the cable management is quite good, and has very favourable reviews and nice looking builds. Lastly, there is also the Prodigy M, which would be easy to carry around, with the FT03B and the Xigmatek Aquila being similarly adept. 

 

If none of those don't do it for you, good luck with finding a case.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Welp, when I type up 10 minutes and a wall of pages and then you accidentally hit the delete key when out of the text box and everything is gone, I will cuss regardless of the t.o.s.

 

Well, I am not looking for something like the Corsair 300D. I know it can dent if I kick it, but I feel like the 300D would have a noticeable dent if my door hit it or something

I understand about the deleting part......  

 

 

Perhaps a well built strong case like a caselabs or silverstone case would defend against a door hit but those get really pricey. 

 

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=200&area=en

Spoiler

Corsair 400C- Intel i7 6700- Gigabyte Gaming 6- GTX 1080 Founders Ed. - Intel 530 120GB + 2xWD 1TB + Adata 610 256GB- 16GB 2400MHz G.Skill- Evga G2 650 PSU- Corsair H110- ASUS PB278Q- Dell u2412m- Logitech G710+ - Logitech g700 - Sennheiser PC350 SE/598se


Is it just me or is Grammar slowly becoming extinct on LTT? 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I would look into the Xigmatek Aquila and the Fractal Node 804. If you're looking to carry it around a lot, the Aquila has some nice handles and is pretty sturdy. I personally prefer the Node 804, but only if it stays put.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

If you're okay with the PSU being on the other side, behind a wall, then I may suggest the node 804. Otherwise I would suggest the Arc Mini.

After some looking, the Core 1500 is quite good too, while still being very cheap. The TJ08-B is very good as well, while keeping a PSU up top, the cable management is quite good, and has very favourable reviews and nice looking builds. Lastly, there is also the Prodigy M, which would be easy to carry around, with the FT03B and the Xigmatek Aquila being similarly adept. 

 

If none of those don't do it for you, good luck with finding a case.

Ehh, the PSU being at the top ruins any hopes for natural airflow haha. The node looks great.

 

I understand about the deleting part......  

 

 

Perhaps a well built strong case like a caselabs or silverstone case would defend against a door hit but those get really pricey. 

 

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=200&area=en

Haha caselabs seems to only make giant cases from what I see. I don't want to pay too much.

 

Xigmatek aquila

 

aerocool dead silence cube

 

silverstone sg09/10

The Xigmatek Aquila and the Aerocool dead silence cube look great!

 

I would look into the Xigmatek Aquila and the Fractal Node 804. If you're looking to carry it around a lot, the Aquila has some nice handles and is pretty sturdy. I personally prefer the Node 804, but only if it stays put.

Yeah, I am stuck between the Xigmatek Aquila, the Aerocool Dead Silence Cube, and the Node 804

 

 

I need your opinion! Should I get Xigmatek Aquila, the Aerocool Dead Silence Cube, or the Node 804?

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Ehh, the PSU being at the top ruins any hopes for natural airflow haha. The node looks great.

 

Haha caselabs seems to only make giant cases from what I see. I don't want to pay too much.

 

The Xigmatek Aquila and the Aerocool dead silence cube look great!

 

Yeah, I am stuck between the Xigmatek Aquila, the Aerocool Dead Silence Cube, and the Node 804

 

 

I need your opinion! Should I get Xigmatek Aquila, the Aerocool Dead Silence Cube, or the Node 804?

I prefer the 804 personally, the aquila seems too big.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I prefer the 804 personally, the aquila seems too big.

Ehhh, after reviewing the Node 804 I am going to have to kick it out. It has too small of fans.

 

I am stuck between the Aquila (Which is 15.8" tall) and the AeroCool (Which is 16.1" tall). I think the Aquila may win though, due to the handles and side window. They both can have a 200mm fan at the front, but the Aquila can have a 140mm back exhaust. 

 

The downside to the Aquila is the limited single 5.25", while the AeroCool has a 5.25" and a 3.5" (One for dvd's, and the other for SD Reader).

 

I will watch reviews on both. I have a while to decide, so this isn't urgent.

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Do you have a target price you're trying to stay under?

 

Preference in style? E.g. clean lines vs aggressive.

Ehh, I will decide when I see it. Show me anything really. And $140 is really the max I would like to go.

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Between the Dead Silence and the Aquila, I'd go Aquila. Better dust-proofing for intakes, nicer window for showing off, very sturdy, and I don't know if you plan on air cooling or water cooling, but you can put any air coolers you want in there, 180mm clearance. I kinda want to plan out an m-atx air cooling build with Prolimatech's Black Editions of their MK-26 and Genesis/Megahalems now.

 

But anywho, that's just me. Have fun deciding! and eventually building)

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Between the Dead Silence and the Aquila, I'd go Aquila. Better dust-proofing for intakes, nicer window for showing off, very sturdy, and I don't know if you plan on air cooling or water cooling, but you can put any air coolers you want in there, 180mm clearance. I kinda want to plan out an m-atx air cooling build with Prolimatech's Black Editions of their MK-26 and Genesis/Megahalems now.

 

But anywho, that's just me. Have fun deciding! and eventually building)

Oh my! 180mm of clearance? Now that is worth the change man! I haven't even looked at it yet, but it sounds more badass than I imagined (drools over thought of the Noctua 15 cooler)

My dream build is a watercooled 450D or 750D with a i7-4930k and 2 780 Ti's in SLI. My realistic build is a $1500 budget build. 

 

I need a job.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Oh my! 180mm of clearance? Now that is worth the change man! I haven't even looked at it yet, but it sounds more badass than I imagined (drools over thought of the Noctua 15 cooler)

I should have also mentioned that the Dead Silence has 190mm heatsink clearance. Sorry, I just got caught up putting a new build together in my head.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Power Supplies

×