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so ive doing a little bit of digging around for a case, and i cant seem to find one that hits my nessessties so here's what i need:

 

-mATX(running SLI)

-ample water cooling room

-2 front bays (for pump res combo)

-smallest form factor possible

-black 

 

Thanks guys!!

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Only two cases coming to my mind are Corsair's 350D and Fractal Designs Arc Mini R2.

 

I'd say a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX would be good but it won't work with your pump/res preference.

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Only two cases coming to my mind are Corsair's 350D and Fractal Designs Arc Mini R2.

 

I'd say a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX would be good but it won't work with your pump/res preference.

if you have another suggestion for a pump/ res im down, that just happens to be the one i figure would work best with the form factor

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Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV mATX

 

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so ive doing a little bit of digging around for a case, and i cant seem to find one that hits my nessessties so here's what i need:

 

-mATX(running SLI)

-ample water cooling room

-2 front bays (for pump res combo)

-smallest form factor possible

-black 

 

Thanks guys!!

Bitfenix Aegis is great for what you're talking about, however, it's the same size as a Fractal Design Define S (Which is even better TBH). The 350D is always an option. If you were willing to mix it up a little I would also suggest the Thermaltake Core V21

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Bitfenix Aegis is great for what you're talking about, however, it's the same size as a Fractal Design Define S (Which is even better TBH). The 350D is always an option. If you were willing to mix it up a little I would also suggest the Thermaltake Core V21

the aegis is freaking beautiful...dear god wow

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mATX cases I like so far in no particular order:

 

  • Phanteks Enthoo Evolv - Love it for having that thick aluminum shell. Just wish it was slightly less expensive but probably the best.
  • Thermaltake Core V21 - Probably the most room to do things with and interchangeable panels. But that simple cube look still teases me.
  • Corsair Carbide Spec-M2 - Love the overall look but things that turn me off are the breakaway slot covers (really?) and the damn off-center intake fans looks odd, especially with LED fans. Really wish they were actually centered behind the front grill panel.
  • Corsair Carbide 88R - Same basic chassis as the new Spec-M2 with the breakaway slot covers and like it's external looks too. I would add 2 regular slot covers under my GPU for an immediate cosmetic upgrade, LOL.
  • Corsair Obsidian 350D - Is this out of production? I would upgrade it with the 450D style front mesh panel accessory kit Corsair makes for it.
  • Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 - Nice case and window but rather plain looking.
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Well the best mATX I have seen so far is the JONSBO RM3 wich is very expensive because they only make it in Asia. I am looking for something similar but cheaper. This case is really small but you can fit your nh d15 just fine from the math I did.

 

http://jonsbo.com/en/products_32_2.html

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