Case suggestion with future Ivybridge build in mind

[spikey57]

I am planning on building a new machine for when Ivy Bridge is released.

My current system will be used for as an HTPC downstairs by my dad and the case I have now will be used for our Home Server.

I am going to be downscaling, but still want to be able to use a full length graphics card in it.

I have seen a couple of cases:

the Fractal Design Define Mini:

Define Mini

The Lian Li PC-Q25B or the Lian Li PC-Q08B.

I am going to be putting 1x SSD, 1x Green 2TB hard disk, and running 2x 24" monitors off it.

Will be for moderate gaming, plus a bit of photoshop, and programming.

Ideally I would like something that is about half the height of the Antec 300.

I already have 16GB of RAM that I will either use completely in the new system, or split it in 2, depending on the board.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Budget is going to be approximately £1000.

 

[King Damager]

Define midi is a great choice

kd

 

[spikey57]

Awesome, how does it compare size wise to the Antec 300 case? is it significantly smaller?

 

[hiyajac]

Another vote for Fractal Design Arc Midi. But mind you about some minor issues on the FD case build quality.

 

[King Damager]

I can't check as I'm on my phone, but if you look at both on OcUK, or google them for the manufacturers pages, it should give you the size measurement.

kd