Case Help please (mATX)

Dagda Morr · 12 Aug 2010 at 16:45

Hi there,

I've been given a case (new) by a friend to help cut down the cost of the build. It's a micro ATX case but there are no standoffs for the mobo - only raised dimples instead that match up perfectly with the hole. I am looking to see if I need to buy anf fit standoffs, the problem is that if I do this the io plate at the back doesn't line up and half the memory slots are too close to the HDD. Is it safe to just go ahead and screw the case down to these dimples? My only concern is that I'm not certain if they are threaded and that dircet contact with the mobo might short it out.

I was also wondering if it's standard to be able to take the plastic facing off the front of the case. I need to fix an 80mm fan there (product description says it can take a front and back 80mm fans) but I can't see how to screw the damn thing on any other way!

Sorry for the wall of text and non-OCUK product question (wasn't sure if it was a prohibited topic!).

Glaucus · 12 Aug 2010 at 16:46

what case is it, post some pics.

Dagda Morr · 12 Aug 2010 at 16:55

I'll take some pics when I get home if needs be - I was seeing if anyone had built a rig in a case like this.

jezza1000 · 12 Aug 2010 at 16:55

Agree - needs some pics

Glaucus · 12 Aug 2010 at 16:59

Dagda Morr said:
I'll take some pics when I get home if needs be - I was seeing if anyone had built a rig in a case like this.

A lot of us have built mATX, but we need to know the case, or have pictures.

Dagda Morr · 12 Aug 2010 at 17:06

HI,

These aren't the case, but it's very close to what the interior looks like in terms of these "dimples" :
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/directron/minuet35002.jpg
http://tech.icrontic.com/draco/imag...e_lc11_pc_case/case_inside_ws_upside_down.jpg

The actual case is : http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/45137/MD-727-Black-midi-case--500W

freddie64 · 12 Aug 2010 at 19:22

I used to have a Antec case with the same mobo mountings, just screwed it to them and it worked ok.

Oh and i would remove the link for the case, (it's not allowed).

infernox · 12 Aug 2010 at 19:26

yh my case has the raised dimple thingys i dont need to use stand offs, as they are built so you dont need to use them..

you should be fine .

robinbredin · 12 Aug 2010 at 21:59

Not a bad case. The size reminds me of a dell I used to have.

Dagda Morr · 12 Aug 2010 at 22:47

It would have been nice to get a better quality case - but my budget ended up being tighter than I thought. My mate had planned to build a rig but in the end got a pre-built one so the case was going spare (price of a pint to be fair!) so I went with it. I'll post some pics of the interior at a later date.

Thekwango · 12 Aug 2010 at 22:53

dagda you gotta remove the competitors link