I am need of a little help.
To cut a long story very short, I require a midi tower that can house an ATX Mobo and R9 290X (roughly 320 long). Running a Piledriver chip (8320) at stock with a Noctua low profile cooler.
The snag? I can only have a maximum of 450mm deep/length (overall package size including front panel, back brackets and screws that stick out etc) but require good airflow. It can only be a tower and not a cube as it's going into a hideaway desk (don't ask...
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I currently use the Aerocool V2X and it is horrendous! It runs mega hot as there is little to no airflow at all. Not really bothered about cost as long as it is below 100. I would reconsider buying a Micro ATX board and swapping all of the components over for the right case.
I've looked at the Zalman Z3 and Z3 plus and it looks good, however I have had no end of bother with manufacturers sizes on cases being so hit and miss. The Z3 is supposed to be 430mm deep which would be perfect.
Has anyone got this case and can they confirm the overall dimensions are as they state? Is it any good?
Any more recommendations please?
Thank you and apologies for the long-ish post!
To cut a long story very short, I require a midi tower that can house an ATX Mobo and R9 290X (roughly 320 long). Running a Piledriver chip (8320) at stock with a Noctua low profile cooler.
The snag? I can only have a maximum of 450mm deep/length (overall package size including front panel, back brackets and screws that stick out etc) but require good airflow. It can only be a tower and not a cube as it's going into a hideaway desk (don't ask...
)I currently use the Aerocool V2X and it is horrendous! It runs mega hot as there is little to no airflow at all. Not really bothered about cost as long as it is below 100. I would reconsider buying a Micro ATX board and swapping all of the components over for the right case.
I've looked at the Zalman Z3 and Z3 plus and it looks good, however I have had no end of bother with manufacturers sizes on cases being so hit and miss. The Z3 is supposed to be 430mm deep which would be perfect.
Has anyone got this case and can they confirm the overall dimensions are as they state? Is it any good?
Any more recommendations please?
Thank you and apologies for the long-ish post!