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So I recently built an atx system and it ended being much bigger than I expected. The case I used was Cooler Master HAF XM. I would prefer to have a smaller form factor that would help move it back and forth for college. I plan on switching to a micro-atx board and getting a smaller case. The essential idea here to fit all of my components in the least amount of space.

 

Here's what I'm looking for in case:

Fits micro-atx board

Fits my 240mm Cooler Master Seidon rad

Fits 280 mm long GPU

Room for 1 SSD and 1 HDD

 

Thanks for reading and I would love to get some case suggestions from you guys and gals!

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How much do you want to spend? The Corsair 350D should work...

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350d is a good choice if you are willing to spend more that a hundred dollars.

 

Well you can get it for 94.99$ including shipping on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWLL9QA/

10$ more for the version with window

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350d all the way, don't skim on your case. mine is on its way, very excited!

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Corsair Obsidian 350d // I7-4770k  // Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H  // MSI Gaming N760 TF 2GD5 GeForce GTX 760 // Corsair Vengance (2x8GB) 16GB // Cooler Master Seidon 240m (push-pull) // Corsair SP120 (x2) //1TB WD Blue // 120GB Samsung 840 SSD // Corsair CX600M // Win 8 - Ubuntu - OSX (on the way)

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Thanks everyone! I was actually considering the 350d as well.

 

I'm indifferent to getting to the side panel window version. Are there any reasons why I shouldn't? Will it scratch or break easily?

 

Depends. Are you planing on throwing bricks at it? :D

 

I'm not a fan of side panels on my rig, because the light from my pc disturbs my slumber :P

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CM storm scout 2, might be worth considering....

 

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Scout-Advanced-Computer/dp/B00BKUYZWS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369974330&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=cms+storm+scout+2

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Depends. Are you planing on throwing bricks at it? :D

 

Didn't you hear! Brick throwing is the best way to stress-test your rig! No more need for prime95 I guess.

 

 

 

CM storm scout 2, might be worth considering....

 

I love the carrying handles, but 350d is a tad smaller.

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The scout 1 is a little smaller, might be worth looking for one of them...lacks usb 3 though

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