Simple M-ATX Case

Yaayuh! · 18 Jan 2017 at 14:14

Looking for a case that is a simple/slim with decent cooling. I really like the BitFenix Pandora w/Icon Programmable Display: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitf...con-programmable-display-black-ca-193-bx.html

However, some bright-spark decided it was a good idea to only have 1x120 in the top, when there's no rear fan placement. Not sure I can deal with having just a 1x120mm exhaust.

Any similar alternatives?

I would prefer little to no branding also, if possible.

TIA.

Legion · 20 Jan 2017 at 11:33

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silv...case-black-sst-tj08b-e-usb-3.0-ca-077-sv.html

Understated, compact and stealthy.
The TJ08-E is a timeless classic.

SirJinks · 20 Jan 2017 at 12:11

Following Legion's line of though, you might also want to consider the Silverstone Kublai KL06 which is an updated version of the TJ08-E. OCUK used to have them in stock but don't appear to currently, always other places around though.

Yaayuh! · 24 Jan 2017 at 22:34

Not slim enough really, also still has 5.25 drive bays/blanks which is just not required and is the opposite of the simple look I want.

Tempted to make one.

DarkMatter · 25 Jan 2017 at 13:40

I struggled to find a smaller MATX case so ended up with a TJ08e. Pleased with it, the only issue is the fan is a tad awkward to control for silence.

Baboonanza · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:17

I can't see any reason why you couldn't install an additional fan in the top, there appears to be space for it. Just get out yer drill and make some holes. Having said that the second fan might just pull cool air from the from top-front fan, which is possibly why they haven't done it.

The problem you will have is that the slim look you want comes at the expense of the rear 120mm, because there isn't space next to the IO panel to mount it. so you will have to compromise somewhere I think.

I would suggest the Fractal Define Mini:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/frac...-c-micro-atx-case-black-window-ca-079-fd.html

Daaaveee · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:38

I'm using a Corsair Carbide 88r with a full complement of 5x 120mm fans. Its a bit more budget friendly than some you're looking at, but for the price its great. Cooling is really good and that's with some heavy overclocks and low speed fans as I like to keep it quiet as its sat on the desk.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Corsair Carbide Series 88R Micro-ATX Case - Black (CC-9011086-WW)= £47.99