Recommend a case

preacher666 · 18 Jan 2014 at 12:51

I'm building a PC for my brother to introduce him to PC gaming but my idea to use an ITX system is not going to happen because the GPU I bought him is wider than dual slot.

I am after something small so preferably M ATX, something quiet is essential and it needs to hold the following kit I have already bought him:

2600k
Corsair H100
1 SSD
1 3.5" storage drive
Graphics card 65mm wide (GTX 680 with aftermarket cooler)
Standard PSU

I still need to buy him a mobo, power supply and the drives

fowler002 · 18 Jan 2014 at 13:01

Bitfenix phenom or prodigy, both the itx and matx are the same size so not sure if the itx version of that will be ok for your needs along with a itx z77 mobo.

Fulax · 18 Jan 2014 at 13:03

YOUR BASKET
1 x Aero Cool Dead Silence Gaming White/Black Mini Tower Windowed £72.95
Total : £82.55 (includes shipping : £8.00).

preacher666 · 18 Jan 2014 at 13:08

The colossus m was my original idea but the GPU is too wide for the ITX version and I rang overclockers customer support this morning and the M ATX version won't fit the h100 in with a graphics card!

Idleman · 18 Jan 2014 at 13:15

YOUR BASKET
1 x Xigmatek Aquila Micro-ATX Case - Black £69.95
Total : £79.55 (includes shipping : £8.00).

snips86x · 18 Jan 2014 at 13:29

Fulax said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Aero Cool Dead Silence Gaming White/Black Mini Tower Windowed £72.95
Total : £82.55 (includes shipping : £8.00).

Idleman said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Xigmatek Aquila Micro-ATX Case - Black £69.95
Total : £79.55 (includes shipping : £8.00).

Both very nice cases'. The Parvum is another option! S2 will be available at the end of Jan.

preacher666 · 18 Jan 2014 at 14:27

thanks for the suggestions. the aquila wont fit the h100 but I like the look of the Aerocool DS!

Idleman · 18 Jan 2014 at 15:37

preacher666 said:
thanks for the suggestions. the aquila wont fit the h100 but I like the look of the Aerocool DS!

If you don`t need the 5.25" front bay, simply remove it and you can install up to a 240mm rad, but a push/pull config, is`nt possible.

http://www.technologyx.com/featured/xigmatek-aquila-micro-atx-case/6/

preacher666 · 18 Jan 2014 at 15:43

I ordered a Dead Silence in white and black! the fact its quiter and looks better tipped the balance. thanks for the advice!

but how do you add the parts to posts?

Idleman · 18 Jan 2014 at 15:50

preacher666 said:
I ordered a Dead Silence in white and black! the fact its quiter and looks better tipped the balance. thanks for the advice!

but how do you add the parts to posts?

Nice case.

Use this to post your basket.

http://ocuk-shopping-cart-to-forum-converter.googlecode.com/git/INSTALL.htm

preacher666 · 18 Jan 2014 at 16:18

Thanks, don't think I can use it though. I tend to use an iOS device to browse the forums..