Any other cases like the Lian Li A05?

EarthwormJim

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Looking to build up a new computer for my parents, something fairly small but that still uses a full ATX motherboard (Frys Core i5 deal).

I noticed that the Lian Li A05 is just about the smallest case I can find that can support a full ATX motherboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112219

I was wondering if there any other alternative cases that were cheaper. I really just want something small and it does not have to be all aluminum. Are there other cases with a similar design, relocating the PSU from above or below the motherboard to the front of the case?
 

thilanliyan

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I went from a A05 to a NZXT Panzerbox...it's slightly bigger but fits all my WC stuff perfectly along with 3HDDs and 2 optical drives. I like the case.
 

EarthwormJim

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I went from a A05 to a NZXT Panzerbox...it's slightly bigger but fits all my WC stuff perfectly along with 3HDDs and 2 optical drives. I like the case.

I actually like the layout. I've seen other cases where the PSU is parallel with the motherboard, but they always put the PSU above the CPU. This one is over expansion cards, so no real limits on the CPU heatsink size.

Never even had heard of this company before, but they have some nice looking cases.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146031

That one looks a lot like the older Cooler Master ATC cases.