Smallest ATX Case suggestion - Please

PCGUY · Post by **PCGUY** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 8:19 am

I have an old rig which I am planning to strip and build a server.

The config is as follows:

1. Pentium III 733 mhz (I know this is old (:- )
2. 1 GB memory
3. Two hard drives (20 gb and 46 gb)
4. CD drive

I also would like to change the PSU for the above.

I am looking for the SMALLEST ATX case for the above and PSU.

Would like your suggestions please....

smoothness · Post by **smoothness** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:35 pm

my suggestion is to shop around newegg, or any other big stores with a good selection of cases, and just look for beige boxes - they're usually smaller than the "appealing" cases, but you'll have a hard time finding one that has 120 mounts and is small.

Elixer · Post by **Elixer** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 2:14 am

About the smallest cases that will fit a full size ATX board are the Antec SLK1650 and SLK2650-BQE. They come with relatively quiet power supplies, which should be especially quiet with the low power requirements of your system. These power supplies can be made even quieter with a fan swap. 5V the 120mm fan and either rig should be very quiet. My guess is that your hard drives will quickly become the loudest components in your rig.

cansan · Post by **cansan** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:12 am

Some cases place the psu next to the motherboard vertically. The height of these is much less than a tower but width is a little bit more. If its the height you are concerned about check these out. There's one here:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 034&depa=1

Although I must say, I had a similar case for a while and it ran really hot. They also will not accept tall cpu coolers. Not talking about hyper 6 or similar, anything over 7-8 cm is a hard fit.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:59 pm

Hello:

The Evercase is pretty compact -- it is under 20" tall:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 029&depa=1

If the socket is near the top of the motherboard, you have to choose a HSF that stays less than 1/2" above the top edge of the mobo, because the PS is right there. I'm not sure how you could get a smaller case to fit an ATX motherboard, unless the PS was above part of the mobo...it is also an excellent case for air flow in stock form!

sthayashi · Post by **sthayashi** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:44 pm

Silverstone LC-01 may do the trick. Though I can't imagine it's terribly cheap.

Smallest ATX Case suggestion - Please

Smallest ATX Case suggestion - Please

the Evercase is pretty compact