nice looking e-atx cases

[Zoomv]

HI guys what is a good e-atx case... under 100$?

[slightlyjaded]

 

Okay semi serious answer. You're not going to find a "good" new e-atx case for under 100 bucks. best you're going to get is something that fits, or you're going to be looking for something second hand, or re purposed. If you're handy with some sort of material I'd recommend buying a motherboard tray, and making your own case.

Edited August 17, 2015 by colonel_mortis

[dkspooder]

I have a thermaltake core v51 with reasonably balanced airflow. It supports e-atx, however you wont get your fancy rubber grommets to work without a little bit of cable bending as they will be covered by the board itself. It goes down under 100 when its on sale, and there is a $20 mail-in rebate till the end of August.

[Zoomv]

I have a thermaltake core v51 with reasonably balanced airflow. It supports e-atx, however you wont get your fancy rubber grommets to work without a little bit of cable bending as they will be covered by the board itself. It goes down under 100 when its on sale, and there is a $20 mail-in rebate till the end of August.

 

 

I've got a few to spare.

 

Okay semi serious answer. You're not going to find a "good" new e-atx case for under 100 bucks. best you're going to get is something that fits, or you're going to be looking for something second hand, or re purposed. If you're handy with some sort of material I'd recommend buying a motherboard tray, and making your own case.

do you now a tax pc case where a e atx could fit without mods? maybe by glueing it to the motherboard tray or something in that direction... it's a 990fxa-ud7 

[slightlyjaded]

It sort of depends on where you are. Cases down under carry a 50% price premium over buying it in the US. I also might have different standards. I require good cable management before I'd recommend a case for anything outside of a serious budget build.

[Zoomv]

It sort of depends on where you are. Cases down under carry a 50% price premium over buying it in the US. I also might have different standards. I require good cable management before I'd recommend a case for anything outside of a serious budget build.

my build is a

fx 8350

990fxa ud7

gtx 770 or 280x

lepa 650w

cryorig h5 i didn't mod a pc case before...

but i think that i could glue the motherboard to the motherboard tray an aline the pcie slot properly...

[slightlyjaded]

my build is a

fx 8350

990fxa ud7

gtx 770 or 280x

lepa 650w

cryorig h5 i didn't mod a pc case before...

but i think that i could glue the motherboard to the motherboard tray an aline the pcie slot properly...

Maybe an enthoo pro, silverstone RV038, or the aforementioned thermaltake v51?

 

All will take a e-atx motherboard without ghetto mounting it. After that it depends on what options you want. (allin the 120-150 AUD range)

[Zoomv]

Maybe an enthoo pro, silverstone RV038, or the aforementioned thermaltake v51?

 

All will take a e-atx motherboard without ghetto mounting it. After that it depends on what options you want. (allin the 120-150 AUD range)

i wuold hoped for something cheaper but that does exist...

[Andrew420]

Phanteks Enthoo Pro $90

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854004&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[slightlyjaded]

cheepest thing I can find here that will support an E-atx motherboard is the inwin gRome @ 104 AUD

[Zoomv]

cheepest thing I can find here that will support an E-atx motherboard is the inwin gRome @ 104 AUD

i was looking for a budget build because 8350 with 990fx ud7 at 180bucks is a good deal but if i need to spend 100 bucks on a case..

[JebKerman]

well there's this: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1573&products_id=32762

 

but you shouldn't be afraid to splash some cash on a case that could literally last you a lifetime's worth of upgrades.

[Zoomv]

well there's this: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1573&products_id=32762

Do you think that a e-atx board only 2cm wider than a atx board could fit in the bitfenix shadow case? Maybe with a little mod but the mounting holes should

be the same as a tax board on the gigabyte 990fx ud7

[JebKerman]

Do you think that a e-atx board only 2cm wider than a atx board could fit in the bitfenix shadow case? Maybe with a little mod but the mounting holes should

be the same as a tax board on the gigabyte 990fx ud7

maybe, I suspect the cable routing structure might get in the way.

[Zoomv]

maybe, I suspect the cable routing structure might get in the way.

i think i need to drill some custom holes... do you think it could fit?

[JebKerman]

i think i need to drill some custom holes... do you think it could fit?

again, i have no idea, i don't have one in front of me and a ruler.

[Zoomv]

again, i have no idea, i don't have one in front of me and a ruler.

hmmm i'm not sure if it is worth to try...but yea i think i try it out...

[Zoomv]

cheepest thing I can find here that will support an E-atx motherboard is the inwin gRome @ 104 AUD

can i glue a motherboard to the pc case?

[slightlyjaded]

can i glue a motherboard to the pc case?

The whole idea of a motherboard tray is to have those standoffs in specific places. The screw holes in your motherboard are electrically isolated.That being said, you don't have to have your motherboard screwed into a case, it just requires that you electrically isolated the solder and trace on the back of the motherboard from the tray.

 

An actual motherboard tray is the ideal circumstance. Chucking it all in a xbox box is possible (not advised,  the ventilation is terrible) You can setup your testing on top of your motherboard box. All are examples of electrically isolating the components.

[Zoomv]

The whole idea of a motherboard tray is to have those standoffs in specific places. The screw holes in your motherboard are electrically isolated.That being said, you don't have to have your motherboard screwed into a case, it just requires that you electrically isolated the solder and trace on the back of the motherboard from the tray.

 

An actual motherboard tray is the ideal circumstance. Chucking it all in a xbox box is possible (not advised,  the ventilation is terrible) You can setup your testing on top of your motherboard box. All are examples of electrically isolating the components.

and how do i electrically isolate the solder and trace?

[slightlyjaded]

and how do i electrically isolate the solder and trace?

Any surface that isn't electrically conductive. Cardboard was the example I used earlier. I have seen motherboard trays made of wood. Silicone could be used, but isn't really consistent enough as it cures to guarantee that no part is touching metal (it's also seriously messy when you want to change things). maybe an acrylic sheet.

[Zoomv]

Any surface that isn't electrically conductive. Cardboard was the example I used earlier. I have seen motherboard trays made of wood. Silicone could be used, but isn't really consistent enough as it cures to guarantee that no part is touching metal (it's also seriously messy when you want to change things). maybe an acrylic sheet.

does adhesive tape work too?

[slightlyjaded]

does adhesive tape work too?

(shuddering) I don't even know where to start with how wrong that sounds....

 

Yes, on paper insulation tape should work, however it's a thin fragile substance being exposed to lots of sharp pointy things, it only takes one tear at the wrong place, and your solder (the sharp bits) is then in contact with your motherboard tray....just not worth it in my opinion.