most compact atx case

[kelvinhall05]

does anybody know what the smallest atx case is that is black and has a side window? please include a link

[The Elder Smurf]

9 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

does anybody know what the smallest atx case is that is black and has a side window? please include a link

Do you want a tower case, a cube case? I mean there are a lot of cases out there. Also may I ask why you want a really small full atx case?

[xc3ll]

Lian Li PC-A51: classis tower-style case, but with the psu in the front:

http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-a51/

 

Or if you prefer a slim design: Lian Li O7S:

http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-o7s/

 

[Fungal]

Corsair 400c is pretty small for atx and the whole side panel is an acrylic window with a latch.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Clear-Compact-Mid-Tower/dp/B017XPP9KK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469515436&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+400c

 

[Zyndo]

To clarify, you want the smallest case that is ATX form factor, and not a small case like an ITX form factor?

 

If that is the deal, then fungal may have hit the nail on the head just now. the 400C is a pretty good option. the 450D as well from corsair is good.

[kelvinhall05]

22 hours ago, The Elder Smurf said:

Do you want a tower case, a cube case? I mean there are a lot of cases out there. Also may I ask why you want a really small full atx case?

i cant find any am3+ mini itx boards, and most matx cases ive seen are about the same size as full atx boards

 

Thanks guys! I think that i will probably stick with the 400c, since the lian li case is a little out of my price range...

[atomicus]

Check out the Cooltek/Jonsbo W2. I have one and it's fantastic. Cube style if that's your thing.

[The Elder Smurf]

20 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

i cant find any am3+ mini itx boards, and most matx cases ive seen are about the same size as full atx boards

I wouldn't recommend buying an fx cpu at this point. I have nothing against amd and I own two fx cpus, a 4350 and a 8300. Both are great cpu's, but they are so old at this point, it would be like running out and getting a 2600k for a brand new pc, just not worth it. Also an i5 6500 with an h110 mini itx board will solve your sff problem, just saying.

 

And if you REALLY WANT AMD, am4 is coming up in the next few months and those cpus if anywhere near rumor, would be definitely worth looking into

[TheRandomness]

21 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

i cant find any am3+ mini itx boards, and most matx cases ive seen are about the same size as full atx boards

 

Thanks guys! I think that i will probably stick with the 400c, since the lian li case is a little out of my price range...

Dont bother getting FX because they're already very outdated and you can go mITX with Intel. Also, no ITX motherboards because no space for a north and south bridge.