Small ATX case

Shash · 16 Dec 2008 at 14:29

Hi there, I have a friend who wants me to recase a PC to give to someone that has a space built in to their desk to house their current one. The rebuild requires an ATX case.

They only have dimensions of the case that is already there which is 36(H)x18(W)x39(D) but most smaller cases I've looked at that could house a full ATX mobo are more along the lines of 43x20x47. I'm sure there is a bit of clearance but if I could get as close to their existing dimensions as possible I would appreciate it. I imagine height is more of a concern than width or depth.

Any advice much appreciated!

p4radox · 16 Dec 2008 at 15:15

Lian Li PC-A05 might be your best bet. It's just about as small as an ATX case can be (height wise at least).

Dimension 210x381x490mm (W,H,D) 8.26'' x 15'' x 19.3''

Shash · 16 Dec 2008 at 15:36

Thanks for the reply, it is a little more expensive than ideal but it might fit the bill. My friend is going to get the space measured as there simply aren't many options and I could do much better with the maximum numbers I guess.

shadowscotland · 16 Dec 2008 at 23:15

smallest ATX case i know it the GMC R-2 and R-3 (it's a cheap pressed steel case so don't expect to much)
has less volume that a LL A350 but takes full size ATX boards and psu's.
standard midi tower height

but very shallow

Dimension 42(H)x18(W)x29(D)

Shash · 17 Dec 2008 at 21:03

I found a smaller one, it loads the PSU in an odd way to cram everything in but it'll fit the bill. Xcase M2 MPC, very tight dimensions! This could fit the bill for people looking to cram a full specced machine into near mATX dimensions.
Depth/Length 460mm
Width 190mm
Height 370mm