Smallest ATX case

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 13:08

Hey

For a bit of time I have been considering selling my PC to buy an alienware laptop, but since its the portability of the base unit being the problem and not hardware spec, Ive thought perhaps I can get a smaller case for my PC. This is a bit of a weird one, but I wanna swap all my components to a smaller case and therefore want the smallest full size atx board case I can find. Ideally I don't want to change my motherboard hence the full size atx, unless by sheer luck there is anyone out there that wants to wants to do the opposite to me and swap their mATX and case for my ATX and case? (P55-UD4 / NZXT Apollo) Otherwise just helping me find an ATX case would be awesome

KiiYzOo · 11 May 2011 at 13:27

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-153-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

paradigm · 11 May 2011 at 13:30

I'd either be looking for an HTPC/Laydown style ATX case, or getting something like this

Or keep on the lookout for a Coolermaster ATCS 500.

Tute · 11 May 2011 at 13:36

To be fair, if you put your motherboard up on the MM i'd have thought you'd get or get very close to the budget required for a nice mATX or mITX board which would take your processor.

That just leaves buying a suitable smaller case and you're laughing.

And trust me, you can get some serious power in a small case.

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 14:06

wow nice! what case is that all in?

KiiYzOo · 11 May 2011 at 14:26

It's a silverstone sg05 iirc

shadowscotland · 11 May 2011 at 14:32

GMC R2 - less volume that a LL PC-V350 but takes full sized atx board and mobo.
will not take silly long gpu's but will take tower coolers.

here's what I did with mine

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 15:50

where can I pick up those gmc cases? I like the R4 bulldozer but cant find a uk retailer?

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 18:00

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-189-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

this one looks good, opinions?

KiiYzOo · 11 May 2011 at 18:10

I don't like the look of it and I don't think it'll be good value

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 21:20

ill keep looking!

thanks for the opinions!

joey2cool · 11 May 2011 at 22:16

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-153-LL or the BitFenix Survivor are now my latest looks. Opinions?

edit: http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/survivor#specs bitfenix link

paradigm · 11 May 2011 at 22:38

The Lian-Li is lovely, certainly would be my choice.

shadowscotland · 12 May 2011 at 09:08

the NZXT panzerbox is another slightly different option
as are many of the silverstone HTPC cases
but thats moving away from the 'smallest' possable options

KiiYzOo · 12 May 2011 at 09:34

Get the lian li the survivor doesn't get that good reviews

joey2cool · 12 May 2011 at 10:05

thermaltake A30 has just popped up on my radar, although that would require a new motherboard. But I do like the look of it...