Small ATX Case

blackstarzes

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Hi guys, I have been looking for a small ATX case (not micro-atx or anything like that!). I am a student and transport my system between Jo'burg and G'town and it just takes up way too much space!

These are the components that I have and want to know if there is a box here in SA:
- Intel DP965LT mobo (294.64mm x 243.84mm)
- Intel Pentium D 2.80GHz
- 3x internal SATA HDD
- 2x internal Optical drives (i can toss 1 if necessary)

Thanks in advance :)
 
I'd even recommend my cheapie handle case :D It's not very big so it fits behind the driver's seat in my car :)
 
thanks for the replies, i was looking at that antec case, but it is a micro atx case and my mobo won't fit inside it! Anybody got any ideas?
 
thanks for the replies, i was looking at that antec case, but it is a micro atx case and my mobo won't fit inside it! Anybody got any ideas?

The smallest Antec Full ATX chassis wouldbe something like the Antec Sonata3
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15137#
They mount the hard drives sideways, making the chassis a few centimeter's shorter than standard. plus it is REALLY easy to remove and add drives. http://www.antec.com/images/400/open_fan_S.jpg

Also, this thing will be completely silent, so you can study/sleep in the same room, no problem.

It is pricey, but comes with an excellent power supply with 3 year warranty. important when Eskom is blowing up power supplies left,right and centre.

I seriously doubt that you can get something of quality that would be more compact without having to sacrifice a Drive or Full ATX.

Be carefull with these cube cases, they do not cool properly. components that shouldn't get hot, do and break.
 
Hi guys, I have been looking for a small ATX case (not micro-atx or anything like that!). I am a student and transport my system between Jo'burg and G'town and it just takes up way too much space!

These are the components that I have and want to know if there is a box here in SA:
- Intel DP965LT mobo (294.64mm x 243.84mm)
- Intel Pentium D 2.80GHz
- 3x internal SATA HDD
- 2x internal Optical drives (i can toss 1 if necessary)

Thanks in advance :)

Antec Lanboy would be perfect. It sports easy to fit strap on handle when needed and looks great on the desktop when not transported.
 
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