cases for media PC

littlekates · 18 Oct 2006 at 23:40

im currently using full ATX coolermaster case at the moment but wanting to ditch this for a smaller case so i can use it as media PC for my living room. i want to use all the components i have on the ATX case is there a case that support full atx size mobo? looking for one that doesnt cost more that £100 if possible

MagicalTrevor · 19 Oct 2006 at 01:16

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product-case.htm

I've got the LC17 its a pretty big case but its full atx with lots of room, theres a number of other cases on there that support full atx too.

gt_junkie · 19 Oct 2006 at 09:20

CoolerMaster Cavalier 4

420x 438x 135

Hopefully not too large! Looks ok accepts atx mobo's and is £73 after vat!

Linky

Choice after that becomes thin!

If you could get a micro atx board then the antec nsk2400's a great little case too!

£59 after vat - Linky

Hope that helps!

gt

Tom84 · 19 Oct 2006 at 11:00

I too am after a media size chassis however inside i want the machine to be quite meaty - im ideally wanting to put an x1950 in it

While i know what im wishing to do aint exactly perfect whats the best case out there for my needs?

gt_junkie · 19 Oct 2006 at 11:05

Hi Tom,

The antec looks good. I'm sure it would cope with the system you wanna put in. The only possible consideration is the micro atx board you'd need!

It has 2 120mm tri-cool fans that vent from the motherboard area and has 2 hdd rails with silicone grommets to damp vibrations! I'm sure it would be quite cool and quiet!

Have a look at the linky above to check specs!

gt

33L · 19 Oct 2006 at 11:24

the antec fusion looks to be a good case gonig on reviews and as with the p180 its cool and quiet

gt_junkie · 19 Oct 2006 at 12:04

33L said:
the antec fusion looks to be a good case gonig on reviews and as with the p180 its cool and quiet

Yeah - if you can afford it then that looks good too! Seems to be micro atx still but that shouldn't really be a problem!

If it's anything like my p180 then it'll cool effectively and quietly!

gt

33L · 19 Oct 2006 at 12:57

its one that i am saving up for - i dont think the matx size wil matter too much as i will be doing an onboard for sound and video. just need 2 tuners to sit in thier

tinners · 20 Oct 2006 at 11:17

Silverstone LC17 or LC16m.

t_aitch · 20 Oct 2006 at 12:34

Im getting an LC16m, it looks so nice.

If i had the money though i would go for the same spec Zalman which is about 2 ton.

tinners · 20 Oct 2006 at 13:20

t_aitch said:
Im getting an LC16m, it looks so nice.

If i had the money though i would go for the same spec Zalman which is about 2 ton.

If I had the money I would buy one of the mcubed HFX cases.

t_aitch · 20 Oct 2006 at 14:26

Hmmmm, not that nice imo, also they are VERY expensive!

I understand that they are very silent, but there doesnt seem to be much space in there?

tinners · 20 Oct 2006 at 14:56

t_aitch said:
Hmmmm, not that nice imo, also they are VERY expensive!

I understand that they are very silent, but there doesnt seem to be much space in there?

They are indeed VERY VERY expensive but we were talking about "if I had the money I would buy....".

Some bloke was selling the ATX case only for £160 on fleabay but he seems to have run out now. (maybe the lorry which they fell off has now driven off

)

There's more space in the ATX one, and style is personal choice I guess. Not sure about the fins but they're for cooling. They are fully passive cases so only noise should be from your components.