Shallow Case

[Nick_C]

Hi all,

With the kids getting older, I think I'm finally going to have to upgrade the computer (and get them off my various Linux laptops!).
However my problem is where it would be situated I am constrained on depth - height and width shouldn't be an issue at ~55cm each but depth really needs to be around 34cm (+/- 1cm).
Cost, within reason (!), isn't really an issue for the right case. I am aware this constrains me to micro-atx boards. The machine would only be used for photography, standard home office work and perhaps some limited gaming for my son (e.g. minecraft). I would ideally like it to have a DVD drive as well - I would be looking for an AMD system to fit in it.

I had considered e.g. https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=241&area=en but wasn't sure if anyone knew of any other good recommendations ?

Thanks!

 

[McPhee]

Phanteks Shift Air
NZXT H1
Sliger SV590
Sliger Cerberus

More likely to find options in ITX than Micro ATX for this TBH.

 

[Nick_C]

@satchef1 Thanks for the reply. I was hoping to use micro-atx to keep options open in future. I don't _think_ any of those have an option for a DVD drive - I was hoping not to have to go down the external route for one.

 

[clifbel]

Cooler master mini 210
Antec VSK2000-U3
SILVERSTONE MILO ML03B

They are micro ATX and fit your dimensions I think. Also have ODD support.

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Hi all,

With the kids getting older, I think I'm finally going to have to upgrade the computer (and get them off my various Linux laptops!).
However my problem is where it would be situated I am constrained on depth - height and width shouldn't be an issue at ~55cm each but depth really needs to be around 34cm (+/- 1cm).
Cost, within reason (!), isn't really an issue for the right case. I am aware this constrains me to micro-atx boards. The machine would only be used for photography, standard home office work and perhaps some limited gaming for my son (e.g. minecraft). I would ideally like it to have a DVD drive as well - I would be looking for an AMD system to fit in it.

I had considered e.g. https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=241&area=en but wasn't sure if anyone knew of any other good recommendations ?

Thanks!

@SilverStone Saku might be able to suggest their line but MILO would be a good shout

Generally ITX boards are far superior in design then mATX - often being budget models. ITX boards are designed to handle interference with signals better and poower designs are better again due to the sizing . Most often have flagship wifi thrown into the mix. Latest now come with 2x M.2 slot for storage without cables.

complete with slim line DVD option
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silverstone-sst-rvz01-raven-mini-itx-black-ca-364-sv.html

fancier full metal
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silv...ress-mini-itx-black-sst-ftz01b-ca-412-sv.html

if your not using dedicated GPU or low powered mid height GPU then
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silverstone-ml06-e-mini-itx-case-black-sst-ml06b-e-ca-416-sv.html