Micro ATX case

hoogie · 7 Dec 2006 at 12:31

Hi all,

I have an old system using an Intel D865GLC Micro ATX motherboard (I believe it is a micro ATX, it is really small) which is currently housed in a really big, heavy and old Chieftech case.

Although im not looking to upgrade my system at all I was thinking of getting a nice small case to make the system feel a little newer.

Can anyone recommend some good stylish small cases on a budget?

Cheers

hoogie · 7 Dec 2006 at 12:53

Im not sure if there are many micro ATX cases available.

If not what does everyone think of the Akasa AK-ZEN-01-WH Zen White Case, It looks quite nice and cheap as well...

squiffy · 7 Dec 2006 at 12:55

Silverstone TJ08 or Sugo? I have the TJ-08 it's ok, as long as you don't plan to fit more than one hard drive.

hoogie · 7 Dec 2006 at 16:30

Just looked them up, they look like good cases

Is the space very limited then? (you mentioned only one hard drive)
Could there be potential probelms fitting in graphics cards etc?

Sorry I know nothing about micro cases.

Thanks

squiffy · 7 Dec 2006 at 16:38

How deep is the graphics card? I have fitted a ATI X300 with plenty of room. The problem with the TJ-08 is HD cooling, the bit at the bottom the HD cage allows air to move past the HD, but put the HD behind the 3.5" bays and it gets a bit too hot for my liking.

TJ-08

MATX is standard size, so should be able to work out maximum depth from the picture

Oh there's Antec NSK2400, great case layout although desktop style, no fan cooling over the HD's though. Aspire Qpack which is ok price, with a PSU and removable tray but it's a bit cramped.

Kezmo · 7 Dec 2006 at 20:39

Silverstone sugo gets my vote

theres a sugo 2 due out soon and a new version of the sugo evo with windows (sug01 w )

Sugo pics in my sig ,check silverstone.com for more info.

theres loads of room for graphics cards.

hoogie · 11 Dec 2006 at 12:28

Right im pretty much decided on the Sugo, one thing I wanted to check though is how do you find the cooling?
I have read a few reviews that say it is ok but they dont really go into much detail.

squiffy · 11 Dec 2006 at 12:47

I think with any cube case, you're limited to choice in CPU coolers as the PSU is right above the CPU socket. With the TJ-08 cooling performance is superior, and bigger space between mobo and case panel, allowing a larger HSF.