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So, my rig is currently in a fractal define r4 which I love, but I'm going overseas for college and need a smaller case that I am able to take as a carry-on as it's extremely expensive to ship overseas. Especially since I'll be going back and forth from the U.K. to America. I need a case that can fit an Asus z87-a(which as far as I know isn't full atx? But it isn't mini either), a Gigabyte Windforce R9 290, and a Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler. I also have a thermaltake power supply, an SSD and a HDD but I figure those will fit in any case. I would appreciate some suggestions! I like the noise dampening of the Fractal Define R4, but I'll forgo it for something I'll be able to fit in a carry-on. Preferably with a side panel where I can see my components, but that's not neccecary.

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Node 202 if you're going for as small as possible.

 

If you want something a bit larger for that side panel window, NZXT Manta or Define Nano S

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10 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

Node 202 if you're going for as small as possible.

 

If you want something a bit larger for that side panel window, NZXT Manta or Define Nano S

these don't fit ATX though >.>

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10 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

these don't fit ATX though >.>

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8 hours ago, pschwaab said:

So, my rig is currently in a fractal define r4 which I love, but I'm going overseas for college and need a smaller case that I am able to take as a carry-on as it's extremely expensive to ship overseas. Especially since I'll be going back and forth from the U.K. to America. I need a case that can fit an Asus z87-a(which as far as I know isn't full atx? But it isn't mini either), a Gigabyte Windforce R9 290, and a Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler. I also have a thermaltake power supply, an SSD and a HDD but I figure those will fit in any case. I would appreciate some suggestions! I like the noise dampening of the Fractal Define R4, but I'll forgo it for something I'll be able to fit in a carry-on. Preferably with a side panel where I can see my components, but that's not neccecary.

Maybe the corsair air 540? You really can't go any smaller than what you already have since you have an atx mobo.

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So, I need it to fit in a carry-on. But it's looking like to me that may not be possible? I'm not sure of the exact airline but it seems most airlines are around 21x15x8 inches or so. Or 22x14x9 on some airlines. I don't suppose there are any cases that small? I know that my Z87-A isn't exactly ATX but I don't think it's mini itx either... I'm not really sure. I know when I installed it I didn't use the furthest screws on parts. 

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