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HueyTheGod
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Hey guys! I recently decided to take a look at the corsair 250D for the hell of it and I really love it! But the thing is, it is mini-ITX and not micro-ATX. 

 

What I want from a case like the 250D is:

 

  • Vented side where GPU(s) will be for maximum cooling, and not having the GPU fan suck from a wall.
  • A 5.25" bay, or a slim drive bay.
  • Motherboard tray be horizontal, like the 250D.
  • Preferably a 200mm intake in the front.
  • A 120mm/140mm exhaust on the side & or top.
  • Preferably nice black aluminum, like this case.
  • Side panel not necessary, and a fan where the window would be is preferred (but post it anyways)

Thanks! I discovered the Xigmatek Aquila from my last thread here, but the sidepanel window and no ventilation for the GPU bugs me like crazy.

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.

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dont know if it meets all youre requierments, but why not the bitfenix prodigy matx version?

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350D? It's a 250D... But in mATX?

Case: Lian Li PC011-D - CPU: 3900x - GPU: 2080ti Reference - Mobo: Gigabyte - Ram: Corsair 4x16gb 3200MHz - SSD: 2TB Samsung Evo NVME

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350D? It's a 250D... But in mATX?

That case is too big for my needs. A cube is more preferred. 

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.

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dont know if it meets all youre requierments, but why not the bitfenix prodigy matx version?

Doesn't have the one thing I want mainly - the GPU ventilation. 

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.

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That case is too big for my needs. A cube is more preferred. 

Mmk. You just said the 250D in a mATX form factor, so I thought I'd recommend ^_^ Let me look.

Case: Lian Li PC011-D - CPU: 3900x - GPU: 2080ti Reference - Mobo: Gigabyte - Ram: Corsair 4x16gb 3200MHz - SSD: 2TB Samsung Evo NVME

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Budget?

Case: Lian Li PC011-D - CPU: 3900x - GPU: 2080ti Reference - Mobo: Gigabyte - Ram: Corsair 4x16gb 3200MHz - SSD: 2TB Samsung Evo NVME

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Mmk. You just said the 250D in a mATX form factor, so I thought I'd recommend ^_^ Let me look.

Sorry if I come off rude.

Budget?

Budget isn't an issue, but I would prefer to keep it to $100. The Aquila is pretty expensive @ $130 + $10 shipping, so I am desperate to find something I like better for cheaper, because I feel it is out there.

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.

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@HueyTheGod 

 

Silverstone TJ08-E -   http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1532&products_id=17904

 

Aerocool Dead Silence Cube (might be over budget at your location) - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1532&products_id=25700

Blood and Ice - Another Prodigy Build

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Maybe the Prodigy MATX version.

 

Look at Lian Li cases, some of them fit your bill pretty well.

 

These cases fit most of what you want I believe. (ALL UNDER $100)

Thermaltake Urban SD1 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133258

Lian Li case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112222

SilverStone Sugo SG09B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163222

SilverStone Sugo SG10B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163237

Rosewill Legacy U3-B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147209

Case: Lian Li PC011-D - CPU: 3900x - GPU: 2080ti Reference - Mobo: Gigabyte - Ram: Corsair 4x16gb 3200MHz - SSD: 2TB Samsung Evo NVME

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Corsair is releasing a Micro ATX version of their Air 540, that might be a good choice. It's a cube too.

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/air240

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The Silverstone & Aerocool DS Cube do not have the vented side panel like I want oh so badly D:

 

Maybe the Prodigy MATX version.

 

Look at Lian Li cases, some of them fit your bill pretty well.

 

These cases fit most of what you want I believe. (ALL UNDER $100)

Thermaltake Urban SD1 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133258

Lian Li case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112222

SilverStone Sugo SG09B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163222

SilverStone Sugo SG10B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163237

Rosewill Legacy U3-B - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147209

Yeah, none of those seem to be what I would like. Thanks for trying though! Damn, these mini-cases are a lot -_-

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.

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The Silverstone & Aerocool DS Cube do not have the vented side panel like I want oh so badly D:

 

Yeah, none of those seem to be what I would like. Thanks for trying though! Damn, these mini-cases are a lot -_-

What's the issue with them?

Case: Lian Li PC011-D - CPU: 3900x - GPU: 2080ti Reference - Mobo: Gigabyte - Ram: Corsair 4x16gb 3200MHz - SSD: 2TB Samsung Evo NVME

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i saw a HAF XB cube case today maybe you may like it

 

it's from coolermaster

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Corsair Air 240 is pretty close to what you want other then no 5.25" bay.

 

Xigamatek Aquilla is another good contender.

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What's the issue with them?

Some have no side panel that is vented; Others have it but the mobo is not horizontal, defeating the purpose of me wanting vented so bad.

 

The SG09B has gpu ventilation.

Aye, but the mobo trey is not horizontal.

 

i saw a HAF XB cube case today maybe you may like it

 

it's from coolermaster

That thing is too big for what I want. I have seen it in person, and it isn't what I need.

 

Corsair Air 240 is pretty close to what you want other then no 5.25" bay.

 

Xigamatek Aquilla is another good contender.

Jesus I would go Mini-ITX for that case. God knows it will come out in 3 months though....

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.

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Some have no side panel that is vented; Others have it but the mobo is not horizontal, defeating the purpose of me wanting vented so bad.

Aye, but the mobo trey is not horizontal.

That thing is too big for what I want. I have seen it in person, and it isn't what I need.

Jesus I would go Mini-ITX for that case. God knows it will come out in 3 months though....

if you're willing to go itx I suggest the lianli tu100 super small and easy to carry around.

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As previously suggested, a xigmatek aquila is portable and decently compact considering what it fits. Its about the width of an matx mobo though, which might stop it from fitting in tight spaces.

Everything said by me is my humble opinion and nothing more, unless otherwise stated.

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if you're willing to go itx I suggest the lianli tu100 super small and easy to carry around.

It doesn't look like it would support a long GPU, and I like the corsair 360T or w.e the name is.

 

As previously suggested, a xigmatek aquila is portable and decently compact considering what it fits. Its about the width of an matx mobo though, which might stop it from fitting in tight spaces.

I think it is just a tad expensive though. Might go with the 250D if I don't get any suggestions. 

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.

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Caselabs Mercury S5... but it's out of your budget, they have mentioned so many cases and you don't like them. I think the case you are looking for doesn't exists... for $100? no.

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It doesn't look like it would support a long GPU, and I like the corsair 360T or w.e the name is.

 

I think it is just a tad expensive though. Might go with the 250D if I don't get any suggestions. 

thats too bad, over here its cheaper than the 250D

Everything said by me is my humble opinion and nothing more, unless otherwise stated.

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thats too bad, over here its cheaper than the 250D

Here it is $90 for the 250D and $130 for the Aquila.

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.

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Caselabs Mercury S5... but it's out of your budget, they have mentioned so many cases and you don't like them. I think the case you are looking for doesn't exists... for $100? no.

Caselabs has never ceased to amaze me with their price tags.

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.

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We can close this thread I guess. I appreciate everyone's help! I have decided to just go mini-itx since I won't be cross-firing, but I wish I had another PCI lane for a soundcard.

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.

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