Looking for SFF Desktop Style case

[theknight571]

Ok..here is my thinking...

I'm looking to build a PC to replace my Athlon XP 1700+ box.

I'm not into gaming on the PC, or heavy graphics work etc. Just web, office, email, etc.

I'm thinking something along these lines:
- Biostar TForce6100
- Sempron 64 2800+
- 1GB (2x512) RAM
- 200GB WD IDE drive <-- I already have this
- DVD/CD RW drive

I will just be using the integrated Sound and Video.

However, instead of using the standard tower that ends up sitting on the floor I thought I might try to find a "slim" desktop to sit on the desk.

My monitor sits on a riser that is about 4.5" off the desktop. So I was looking for a case that would fit in that space, since that space currently just collects junk. Width and depth really aren't as much an issue as height is.

I've found these two cases, but wondered if anyone has run across anything else...a little less expensive maybe A riser card for expansion slots is fine since I don't plan on using any expansion cards. I can even do without a floppy drive if need be.

COOLER MASTER CM Media 260

SILVERSTONE SST-LC11-B

Also...
- will cases like these be ok if I want to do some moderate OC? (If you can OC with stock HSF / cooling...why not )
- if the case doesn't have a PS what should I look for.

Thanks for your help.

- TK

 

[IlllI]

antec minuet maybe ?

 

[Aarondeep]

Ever consider a barebone computer?
I've made alot of Asus Pundit's for the offices I manage, they are great little machines that fit in tight spaces.
Pundit R350 This is a Intel based version, but I did see something new with a socket 754 AMD.PunditAE3
I've never used the AE3, but I really do like the R350.

 

[theknight571]

Thanks for the replies guys...

Hmmm... thinking along those lines... what would your (or anyone else's) opinion be on this Barebones : ASUS PUNDIT-AE2

How would it compare to the Biostar combo?

- TK

 

[Aarondeep]

That thing looks pretty sweet, however, i notice the mini-sized cdrom, and external PSU. If that dosen't pose a problem for you that thing would sure save alot of real estate on your desktop. Also worth noting that thing has like Zero expansion capability. The AE3 has PCI slots (however they probally require low clearance). The R350, has a built in 4-1 memory card reader, a PCMCIA slot, and PCI. While still maintaining a relatively small size.
The upside of the biostar is the dual channel memory and chipset. Downside is you gotta find a case and build that tiny thing yourself.

 

[theknight571]

I'm not real concerned about expansion... my current build (the XP1700+) didn't get touched until I ran out of drive space once, and when I installed the new RAM. Well then again when I had to remove the new RAM cause it died. lol

Ahhh... I might just go with another tower and bigger PS, so I can at least OC it a little.

Why is so hard to make these decisions. lol.

- TK

 

[Aarondeep]

its hard cuz its your money. lol

 

[hmsrolst]

I use this case--Silverstone LaScala LC-04B for my wife's computer. I really like its looks. Plus you can use either an MATX or ATX mobo.