Small cases mATX or mItx

[Sandycheeks]

Been looking for a small case for weeks now in either of the above formats but still no luck.
Want something that's similar to the optiplex sff 7** series.
Not going to be using PCI slots so just needs to be big enough for a standard psu and mobo with 1 SSD.

Here's the kicker - Want for under £40.

The best case I've seen up to now is made by Cit and contains a PSU that is also a bit Cit - I'm sure.

I have a mAtx system and a mItx system and will be using one and getting rid of the other.

Recommendations appreciated.


FYI - I bought a Bitfenix Prodigy the other day and it's huge...so has to go back.

Why is it that I can buy a massive, pretty decent case for like £30 but if I want something small and half decent it is like £100.

 

[Kurgen]

I know what you mean, I wanted a cheap matx htcpc case the only one I could find was AVP with a built in PSU, works fine though , its never under any load.

I do have this in my cupbaord

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Antec ISK300-150 Black Mini-ITX Case 150W PSU 2 x USB3.0 & E-Sata 0.8mm= £64.99

Total: £75.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)
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[jellybeard999]

I'm in the same boat too. Powercool Q6 is my best bet so far, but unsure of the PSU quality.

 

[davida76]

I'm in the same boat too. Powercool Q6 is my best bet so far, but unsure of the PSU quality.

That Powercool Q6 is actually made be Realan, as for the psu I've built two for friends and both are still going strong although it should be noted they're only running am1 5350's

http://www.minicase.net/product_E-Q6.html

This is the dc-dc board in them:
http://www.minicase.net/product_LR1204-120W12VDC.html

 

[jellybeard999]

That Powercool Q6 is actually made be Realan, as for the psu I've built two for friends and both are still going strong although it should be noted they're only running am1 5350's

http://www.minicase.net/product_E-Q6.html

This is the dc-dc board in them:
http://www.minicase.net/product_LR1204-120W12VDC.html

Thanks, that's great. I'm going to be using an am1 5150 for a htpc. Do the stock hsf fit?

 

[davida76]

Thanks, that's great. I'm going to be using an am1 5150 for a htpc. Do the stock hsf fit?

It does but it gets pretty toasty due to there being only about 2mm of clearance and no air vent directly above. Gelid do a low profile cooler that works fine for about a tenner.

 

[jellybeard999]

It does but it gets pretty toasty due to there being only about 2mm of clearance and no air vent directly above. Gelid do a low profile cooler that works fine for about a tenner.

Thanks, that's great. I'll try with a hole above the hsf and see how I get on. I'll get a couple ordered this weekend

 

[davida76]

Thanks, that's great. I'll try with a hole above the hsf and see how I get on. I'll get a couple ordered this weekend

You're welcome mate, I think they make nice looking machines, enjoy!