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*Straw Poll* computer case size

FAIL_bro777

hey guys, I'm doing a Design Tech project in which I'm designing a computer case (keep an eye on the build logs section for my name), and for my research I need to know what the most popular case size is among "power users" of a PC (power user meaning gamers, editors, animators, 3D modellers, etc).

 

I'm sure you're all familiar with Straw Poll so It'll only take a few seconds, it will be much appreciated, Thanks

 

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http://strawpoll.me/5544095

 

EDIT: Mods, it would be a MASSIVE help if you could pin this for like 24 hours or so just so I can get a nice large selection of people, Thanks :)

 

       (Also please spread this around (without spamming), need a lot of votes for a proper overview of what people use, Thanks ) 

Current Build

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CPU: AMD Phenom II Black Edition, X4 965 <I> RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8GB <I> GPU: GTX 760 (MSI) <I> Storage: WD Blue 500GB

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I use an ATX mid-tower, but now I prefer microATX now.

You can build computers that pack a punch in a microATX case no problems (unless you want SLI/Crossfire but I don't see the point of it).

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I actually use what is called a "Ultra Tower"

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It has to be ATX/EATX (most cases support both). But I'd love to see more M-ATX cases

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Ugh, I use:

ATX for my daily driver

ITX custom box for my upcoming HTPC

2U for my router

1U for my filserver (it's smallish, i know)

 

Considering a 3-4U for a new filserver or a huge eATX tower 

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I actually use what is called a "Ultra Tower"

 

the vote "larger than EATX" :') thanks man

 

 

Ugh, I use:

ATX for my daily driver

ITX custom box for my upcoming HTPC

2U for my router

1U for my filserver (it's smallish, i know)

 

Considering a 3-4U for a new filserver or a huge eATX tower 

 

vote for your daily driver, thanks :)

Current Build

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CPU: AMD Phenom II Black Edition, X4 965 <I> RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8GB <I> GPU: GTX 760 (MSI) <I> Storage: WD Blue 500GB

Planned Build (Blitz)

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CPU: FX6300 X6 3.5GHz <I> RAM: Cruicial Ballistix 8GB + Hyper X Fury (White) 8GB <I> GPU: GTX 960 (MSI) <I> Storage: Kingston SSDNow 120GB + Seagate Barracuda 1TB + WD Blue 500GB <I> PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 550w <I> MOBO: Gigabyte GA 970A  

 

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Mini-DTX is actually my favorite... But I suppose mATX works. I'm good on my cable management and I like to make my builds as powerful as possible in the smallest form factor possible. 

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