- Dec 28, 2008
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G'Day all,
See if I can give all the data I can...
The desk my computer is on at home has a space in it that looks designed for the traditional desktop case, and is around 14cm high (~6"), and has around 42cm depth (~17"), with a width of about 45cm (~18"), give or take a little.
What I would like (to make best use of my desk space) is a low-profile PC case for that space.
I know there are a few cheap-ish ones around that fit the bill in a typical situation, such as one here - Bliss RV-77. However, as I like my 3D games, the typical low profile case is a little... Inadequate...
I have seen some 'short' cases with full-height slots tipped on their side (which sounds workable), but only with PCI slots (such as an old Dell GX240)...
Are there any cases that use PCI-e x16 risers? I don't mind if they're from HP/IBM etc because at worst I can gut the case and use what I already have (within reason).
I know that PSU could be an issue as well, but I am not a serious gamer - no threat of an HD4850 here - the most effort will be from a GPU that doesn't use a PCI-e connector. Hopefully 300W would be a roofline figure...
The other issue that may not help is location - I'm in Australia, so choices that I have been able to actually see have possibly been somewhat limited
I'd be GREATLY thankful for any advice. Also, if you prefer to suggest a low-profile GPU as an alternative, go ahead (current specs in signature). The most demanding games I play are Need For Speed Most Wanted, Age of Empires III (Asian Dynasties) and World of Warcraft, all at 1280 x 1024.
If anyone think such a case is make-believe, mention that too; Worst case (ha!), I'll just put up with my X-QPack, which is doing a good job, just can't quite fit it in the gap
See if I can give all the data I can...
The desk my computer is on at home has a space in it that looks designed for the traditional desktop case, and is around 14cm high (~6"), and has around 42cm depth (~17"), with a width of about 45cm (~18"), give or take a little.
What I would like (to make best use of my desk space) is a low-profile PC case for that space.
I know there are a few cheap-ish ones around that fit the bill in a typical situation, such as one here - Bliss RV-77. However, as I like my 3D games, the typical low profile case is a little... Inadequate...
I have seen some 'short' cases with full-height slots tipped on their side (which sounds workable), but only with PCI slots (such as an old Dell GX240)...
Are there any cases that use PCI-e x16 risers? I don't mind if they're from HP/IBM etc because at worst I can gut the case and use what I already have (within reason).
I know that PSU could be an issue as well, but I am not a serious gamer - no threat of an HD4850 here - the most effort will be from a GPU that doesn't use a PCI-e connector. Hopefully 300W would be a roofline figure...
The other issue that may not help is location - I'm in Australia, so choices that I have been able to actually see have possibly been somewhat limited
I'd be GREATLY thankful for any advice. Also, if you prefer to suggest a low-profile GPU as an alternative, go ahead (current specs in signature). The most demanding games I play are Need For Speed Most Wanted, Age of Empires III (Asian Dynasties) and World of Warcraft, all at 1280 x 1024.
If anyone think such a case is make-believe, mention that too; Worst case (ha!), I'll just put up with my X-QPack, which is doing a good job, just can't quite fit it in the gap