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Ok guys I'm looking for a nice Micro-ATX case.

What are some suggestions?

 

The build I'm planing is going to have 2x 7850s and some like the H220 from Swiftech + 120 Rad

Is there any case that can fit all of this?

I want something preferably with a handle

but most haves build quality and cable management

 

wish they had some thing like the Bitfenix prodigy in a Micro form factor

 

I'll consider any and all cases

 

 

Many Thanks

 

Missinocode

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Does it have to be a Micro-ATX case? The Cooler Master Storm Scout II has some pretty rugged handles and will house your hardware. It's also not terribly large, but if you're going for a small form factor then it's probably not the case for you.

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Coolermaster n200 or n400. Those cases look beautiful.

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I've got my eye on the upcoming CaseLabs S5 (see their S3 for something similar): http://www.overclock.net/t/1396556/announcing-the-caselabs-mercury-s5-matx-case.  I'm thinking about doing a silent build with it (thick alum. + padding = silence), but it's also great for watercoolers.

 

Pros:  Excellent quality, aluminum construction.  Multiple paint options (also two-tone if that's your thing).  Fits everything I'd put in an mATX system.  Allows for future modifications.  Superior CaseLabs community for support.

 

Cons: Price ($250-275), Not yet released (delayed until end of June)

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Corsair 350D is a very good case.

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Just worked on putting my system in a 350D last night.  Despite being an mATX case, it was very easy to work in it.  It was very light to lug around, cable routing was well thought, drive bays well placed at the top and bottom, leaving the middle part empty for long video cards and interior ventilation.  Good size to support radiators for water cooling (supported my H100i)

 

And it looks absolutely gorgeous, worthy of the Obsidian name from Corsair.  I highly recommend it. 

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Corsair Obsidian 350D. That thing looks shmexy

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Fractal Design Define Mini or the Arc Mini.

Basically the same internal layout but one is silence optimised the other is air flow optimised.

The corsair 350d is slightly larger than i would like and imo doesn't look as nice.

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Fractal Design Define Mini or the Arc Mini.

Basically the same internal layout but one is silence optimised the other is air flow optimised.

The corsair 350d is slightly larger than i would like and imo doesn't look as nice.

That's also one of my knocks against the case.  It was bigger than I expected.  Definitely smaller than my C70 case but not as small as I would have liked (being it looks awkward sitting right atop my desk).

 

I still recommend it though. :)

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That's also one of my knocks against the case.  It was bigger than I expected.  Definitely smaller than my C70 case but not as small as I would have liked (being it looks awkward sitting right atop my desk).

 

I still recommend it though. :)

It is a really good case and well thought out. The other thing i was disapointed with was i wanted the better build quality like the 900d (not saying its badly built) but thats not really a fair complaint when you consider the price.

 

Another recommendation that i forgot about is the Silverstone sg09/sg10. Basically as small as you can get for a matx case.

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hahaha your picture is so creepy!

But yeah like most other ppl said corsaid 350d, pretty sleek looking and budget friendly.

It all comes down to what you are really going to use it for!

water cooling, the 350d u can get two 240 slim rads in there easy, the bitfenix one for micro that isnt out yet has worse water cooling options than the one thats out now!

 

IDK really what you want but if you have a hefty wallet, might i suggest caselabs, i ordered my first case labs case today and im so stoked about all of the options that they actualy have, they have cases for every size mother board and many many accessories to fit every need you have but like i said its pretty expensive. You have to really want it!

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