mATX and 7900GTO

[Skyguy]

Am thinking of doing an E6300 build on the cheap for a buddy, probably shuttle-size. So I have 2 questions:

1) Just LOVE the look of this case, esp for the price. Is it decent? (am in Canada btw)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Ed...=189420

2) Will a 7900GTO fit in this case?

It doesn't need to be a killer rig for OC'ing, etc......just something good on a budget. Huge PSU not needed, etc. He's not an enthusiast, he's a student that wants to do some gaming on a modest budget, so I figured going mATX with bundles might cut the price down.....simple mobo, etc.

I'm open to all feedback/opinions/suggestions. Keep in mind I'm in Canada and trying to do it on the cheap.


Much appreciated.

 

[Zepper]

Welcome to the AT forums.

Your link is broken.

.bh.

 

[Skyguy]

Darn, they're changing their inventory. Here's the manufacturer site:
http://www.apevia.com/product.php?pid=143

I can change the case I suppose, but my general question is whether a 7900GTO (same dimensions as GTX) will fit into a "standard" smallform case with an mATX mobo?


And thanks for the welcome!!

 

[Zap]

It *should*

 

[Zepper]

Perhaps you should look for the Ultra MicroFly version of that case. It is an inch or so longer so it will give more room all around for full-size ATX PSU, long vid cards, etc. I don't like to mention Ultra products, but this time they did it better - just hope you don't have any problems with it...

.bh.

 

[Skyguy]

I did see the Ultra and it's tempting......after considering my options, perhaps going ATX is a better route. It'll give me more room plus better air flow for OC'ing if/when I get the chance. I love the notion of a smallform, but I think it may be somewhat impractical, given my performance expectations (especially on a budget), so an ATX would probably give me a better buy at this point.

Thanks for the help!