So I'm in the process of designing a computer for my little bro. It's a fairly powerful rig with an AMD A8 or such (Cant remember the exact number)
But I really want to find a good case to look the part. I would generally automatically go to Zalman as I've used their cases before. They look amazeballs, while yes the instructions are awful their an aluminum case and the fans are so quiet!
But, I need a case that is small. One that uses the MicroATX/MiniITX standard. I dont mind if it doesn't include fans and a PSU is optional but I would rather not. Thanks!
Well, I would go with the NZXT Source 210 except he said "MicroATX/MiniITX standard." and it seems the BitFenix is also a mid ATX. Although I heard it's a great case.
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
My build was previously situated in a Zalman Z11, and it really was terrible compared to almost every other case I've worked with, and that's a good amount. The plastic externals were extremely prone to breaking, cable management was cramped and forced me to put a lot of cables above the motherboard, airflow was restricted by the design of the case, not just cabling and fans, and it attracted dust like nothing.
Unless you can somehow find an H1, I would not suggest upgrading your Z3 to another Zalman.
Only really used my Zalman Z3 Plus, and I love it, except the edges are really fine and they have cut me pretty good when upgrading to my Pentium.
I'm thinking of going for the Shinobi next, love the look and simplicity and also thinking of modding it in the future.
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Enthoo Evolv? Good case, but perhaps a bit pricey. Also might be worth looking to see whether you can find a Silverstone Fortress FT03 Mini. Or maybe that's not really the aesthetic you're looking for.. *shrugs*. Dunno, just throwing out some suggestions
If you want maximum cooling I would go with something like the corsair air 240. It's great, comes with a few bells and whistles, and provides great cooling for all of your components.
If you want maximum cooling I would go with something like the corsair air 240. It's great, comes with a few bells and whistles, and provides great cooling for all of your components.
As I said im not building a particulary powerful rig. It won't feature a graphics card. I would like quiteness though but looks are no.1
But I really want to find a good case to look the part. I would generally automatically go to Zalman as I've used their cases before. They look amazeballs, while yes the instructions are awful their an aluminum case and the fans are so quiet!
But, I need a case that is small. One that uses the MicroATX/MiniITX standard. I dont mind if it doesn't include fans and a PSU is optional but I would rather not. Thanks!
May the force be with you!
- C.C.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
Take a look at the Bitfenix Shinobi
It's what I'm upgrading too shortly from my current Zalman Z3 Plus
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
Nothing showed up on PCPartPicker when I clicked the link....?
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
Only really used my Zalman Z3 Plus, and I love it, except the edges are really fine and they have cut me pretty good when upgrading to my Pentium.
I'm thinking of going for the Shinobi next, love the look and simplicity and also thinking of modding it in the future.
Looks fine to me:
EDIT: I forgot I was editing a build that had a Mid ATX mobo in it....
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein
Current setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJzPD3
K95 RGB / Logitech G502 PS / Alienware AW3418DW / ViewSonic XG2703-GS / Sennheiser HD 598
The Shinobi is awesome.
• CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @3.5GHz
• Mobo: ASRock H97M Anniversary
• Ram: Kingston Fury HyperX Black 8GB(2x4) @1866MHz
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming 2GB GDDR5
• PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB
• Case: Lian Li PC-50
• Monitor: Acer P221w 22" 1680x1050 60Hz
• Headset: Kingston Fury HyperX Clouds
• Mouse: Razer Deathadder 3.5G 3500DPI
• Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire Rapid w/ Cherry MX Blues
Sometimes I stream here
I speedrun Super Mario 64
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As I said im not building a particulary powerful rig. It won't feature a graphics card. I would like quiteness though but looks are no.1
- C.C.
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And also the wrong size.
And also completly overpriced. That is like $100. Mind you I also live in Europe.
- C.C.
Yep. I will look at Sparks Bit Fenix. They look pretty cool. Thanks everyone.
- C.C.
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