Windowed Mini-ATX (Or very compact ATX) case <€100

[lynchdean]

*Sorry, Micro-ATX, Either mATX or mITX would do. silly Newbie, I know (At least I corrected myself before someone complained!)*

 

Hello there!

 

Having a bit of a problem, and I'm a big fan of Linus, and after looking around the forums, it looks great, plenty of great feedback. So that's why I'm asking here!

 

I've recently attained a bit of money from a summer job, and I'm looking to improve the aesthetics of my gaming PC.

I'd like a windowed Micro-ATX case that will sit nicely on my desk (I've got an ATX mobo, but I'm willing to get a mATX/mITX), but I'm not really willing to pay more than €100 ($130) for it. I'd be willing to pay a bit more if anyone can find a nice super-compact ATX case. I currently have a corsair 400r, its a great case, but I'd like a windowed side panel, and it takes up a lot of room on my floor beside my cumbersome desk. So I'd like a nice compact case that I can put on my desk for more space on the floor and more importantly show off my pride and joy!

 

I've looked at the BitFenix prodigy, which would be the perfect case, but I don't like the way the motherboard is horizontal in it at all, and because the majority of what you can see in the window  is the underside of your graphics card!! (A right sided window panel would be really nice, but I'm totally unaware of its existence, and I don't have the tools to mod it.)

 

Any other nice looking Micro-ATX cases I've looked at have been too expensive (Corsair/SilverStone/Ect.)

 

Thank you in advance!!

Edited July 2, 2013 by lynchdean

[Wint3rSh0ck]

Thermaltake Armour A30 might fit the bill if you're in to it. The Corsair 350D also isn't bad but is a tad large for a mATX case.

[lynchdean]

Thermaltake Armour A30 might fit the bill if you're in to it. The Corsair 350D also isn't bad but is a tad large for a mATX case.

 

Thanks for the reply,

Sorry, the A30  isn't really my cup of tea, (I'm not sure if that saying is known outside Ireland or not!! :P ), and yeah the 350D is an option, but may be a bit too big for putting on top of my desk, and it's slightly pushing my budget (€110 plus shipping cheapest Irish stockist.) But thank you, I'm definitely going to consider it.

[Wint3rSh0ck]

Thanks for the reply,

Sorry, the A30 isn't really my cup of tea, (I'm not sure if that saying is known outside Ireland or not!! :P ), and yeah the 350D is an option, but may be a bit too big for putting on top of my desk, and it's slightly pushing my budget (€110 plus shipping cheapest Irish stockist.) But thank you, I'm definitely going to consider it.

I'm pretty sure it's known in places connected with England, like Australia :). How about the Fractal Arc Mini R2?

[lynchdean]

I'm pretty sure it's known in places connected with England, like Australia :). How about the Fractal Arc Mini R2?

 

That's good to know! Yeah, that's definitely the kind of case I'm looking for. Only fault I'd say is that its a bit plain, But you have to make sacrifices on a budget!

[Wint3rSh0ck]

It's "Fractal plain" haha. Says alot without saying much if you know what I mean. I'm currently in the market for an mATX case myself, there really aren't many good ones out there to be honest! You could sacrifice the window and go right out there with a Silverstone Fortress FT03 or wait for the Bitfenix Prodigy M. They're the only others I can think of right now mate!

[Wint3rSh0ck]

That's good to know! Yeah, that's definitely the kind of case I'm looking for. Only fault I'd say is that its a bit plain, But you have to make sacrifices on a budget!

Forgot to quote you, here's a notification I replied haha

[lynchdean]

It's "Fractal plain" haha. Says alot without saying much if you know what I mean. I'm currently in the market for an mATX case myself, there really aren't many good ones out there to be honest! You could sacrifice the window and go right out there with a Silverstone Fortress FT03 or wait for the Bitfenix Prodigy M. They're the only others I can think of right now mate!

 

 

Forgot to quote you, here's a notification I replied haha

 

Thanks for all the help! Yeah, the Prodigy M would be perfect, but unfortunately there's no sign of a release date yet, not sure If I'll hold out!  :unsure:

[matin94]

Corsair 350D is the best choice ever!

 

*Sorry, Micro-ATX, Either mATX or mITX would do. silly Newbie, I know (At least I corrected myself before someone complained!)*

 

Hello there!

 

Having a bit of a problem, and I'm a big fan of Linus, and after looking around the forums, it looks great, plenty of great feedback. So that's why I'm asking here!

 

I've recently attained a bit of money from a summer job, and I'm looking to improve the aesthetics of my gaming PC.

I'd like a windowed Micro-ATX case that will sit nicely on my desk (I've got an ATX mobo, but I'm willing to get a mATX/mITX), but I'm not really willing to pay more than €100 ($130) for it. I'd be willing to pay a bit more if anyone can find a nice super-compact ATX case. I currently have a corsair 400r, its a great case, but I'd like a windowed side panel, and it takes up a lot of room on my floor beside my cumbersome desk. So I'd like a nice compact case that I can put on my desk for more space on the floor and more importantly show off my pride and joy!

 

I've looked at the BitFenix prodigy, which would be the perfect case, but I don't like the way the motherboard is horizontal in it at all, and because the majority of what you can see in the window  is the underside of your graphics card!! (A right sided window panel would be really nice, but I'm totally unaware of its existence, and I don't have the tools to mod it.)

 

Any other nice looking Micro-ATX cases I've looked at have been too expensive (Corsair/SilverStone/Ect.)

 

Thank you in advance!!

Corsair 350D is the best choice ever!