Spec me a Micro-ATX Case to replace my SG03 Oven!

hughythomas · 6 Mar 2011 at 22:26

Hi guys

I am in need of a new Micro-ATX case with better AIR cooling potential than my current one. (Silverstone SG03).

I was extremely tempted to sack off my whole Micro-ATX based rig as I now have a car and it really doesn't seem much hassle to put a midi-sized case (like a Coolermaster CM690 II for example) in the back and burn it over to my friends?

What would be the current recommendation for a small Micro-ATX based enclosure that could happily do the following:

1) Quiet
2) Excellent cooling potential (120mm fans? I currently cool CPU with Corsair H50)
3) Long enough to support video cards of greater length (like 11"?)
4) Good quality construction
5) IDEALLY fit in a Silverstone Sugo carry bag? (might not happen I know!!)

Or should I just buy the Coolermaster 690 as I've never been so impressed with a case before? Btw, this is my second rig and I am about to move out with the mrs so IDEALLY I want a Micro-ATX before a full blown midi case.

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can muster!

Tom

Marvin · 7 Mar 2011 at 00:26

Da Box 100 to be honest. Whether you like the price is another matter.

Apem · 7 Mar 2011 at 00:30

A couple of people have been raving about the new Silverstone FT-03 Fortress if that would interest you at all.

Gepetto · 7 Mar 2011 at 08:19

PC Design Labs QMicra V2, is an interesting, if not cheap, case that would give you great cooling, and better portability than a 690.

Marvin · 7 Mar 2011 at 12:12

Gepetto said:
PC Design Labs QMicra V2, is an interesting, if not cheap, case that would give you great cooling, and better portability than a 690.

Can you actually find those anywhere though? The only place that I knew that did them haven't had them in stock for months.

hughythomas · 7 Mar 2011 at 12:27

Yup I've been searching around for the QMicra V2 and cannot find it in stock anywhere...

The Da Box 100 looks absolutely fantastic though.

I'm stuck between Da Box and the Coolermaster 690 now

cook001 · 7 Mar 2011 at 20:27

Hi
I have a Antec Mini P180 Black MATX Case
Great looking case and that top mounted 200mm keeps my board nice and cool
Might be another option

hughythomas · 7 Mar 2011 at 22:11

Cook001 thanks for the recommendation - It looks like the P180 will fit in a Silverstone Sugo SG01 SFF Carry Bag...can anyone confirm this?

Might be the one!

cook001 · 9 Mar 2011 at 00:21

No probs mate
I hope it's what your lookling for

P.s it's easier to use a modular psu in this case

Marvin · 9 Mar 2011 at 00:42

hughythomas said:
Cook001 thanks for the recommendation - It looks like the P180 will fit in a Silverstone Sugo SG01 SFF Carry Bag...can anyone confirm this?

Might be the one!

How could it? They are completely different shapes? Assuming you mean the SG01 carry bag with dimensions of 300x260x500mm (and internally, 290x230x480mm), the Antec Mini P180 is 435x436x212mm - so is nowhere near fitting...