Micro-ATX that can handle Athlon 1.4?

[BaconTastesGood]

I'm looking to build a micro-ATX system (it has to be small for transportation) based around the AOpen 761/686B K7 uATX board. However I'm having a difficult time finding a uATX case that's both very small and that has a powerful enough PSU (150W is the best I've found) to support an AMD 1.4, 512MB DDR, HDD, and GF3.

Any recommendations?

 

[Mandrill]

I just bought a Inwin V700 micro atx and it cant ake a regular sized atx PS with no sweat. It came with a 100w but I replaced it with a 250 watt that is doing the job. See if you can find one w/o the ps and pick a larger ps

 

[nicowju]

right now I've got a MicroATX that I'm running a Duron 600@900 in with a Geforce DDR, HD, and CD-ROM drive. Seems to work fine, considering its only a 150W PS. The other thing you should worry about beside the PS is the cooling... make sure you have enough circulation, because those things get hot, and MicroATX cases aren't known for their excellent circulation

 

[BaconTastesGood]

Mandrill,

Thanks for the tip. How do you like the Inwin V700? Did you get the optional second fan? I'm primarily worried about power and cooling. I'm not OCing, but with all the crap that's gonna be in there, I'm sure it'll be less than icy.

 

[Tonec]

http://www.caseoutlet.com/case/Yy/yy-7.htm
3371 Comes with a 250 HEC amd approved ps. 80mm intake/60mm exhaust.

 

[BaconTastesGood]

Tonec,

The YY7 you list is a 145W PSU, where did you see the 250W?

Thanks.

 

[Mandrill]

I like the case alot. It is very sturdy and well made. 3 piece cover. Only thing I don't care for is the delicate clips on the bezel :/ Fortunately the bezel only has to come off once to take the blanks out for your drives. Mine had the standard 80mm front intake as well as an additional 80 mm exhaust mount just below the PS. Given the volume of the case, that is pretty good ventilation.

The contents of the case are: 1 gig 200mgz Tbird, GF2 GTS, SB live, nic card, 20 gig hd, 16x DVD drive.

I currently have a 250 W ps in there that seems to be working fine tho I am probably going to pick up a more powerful ps in the furture to be sure.

 

[ZetaEpyon]

Mandrill, where were you able to pick up a V700?
I am having trouble finding any model but the V500. I'd really prefer the 700 or 800 model though... Additionally, your 700 does have removable side panels? That makes this case a whole lot better, if it is true.

Thanks!

 

[Mandrill]

I got mine at Micropro. It was supposed to be the v500 like advertised on the web page but it turned out to be the v700. It does have removable side panels. Unlike Inwin's picture on their web page, mine has the port for an additional rear mounted 80 mm fan. Tho mine didn't come with the snap on front cage. I had to break out the drill to mount the front intake :/ This case was new in box as well. I picked it up as I live right by the company.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

If you're going to be transporting it a lot, it might be wise to invest into some handles from Home Depot.

 

[jobuRAVE]

Epyon, the V500 does have removable side panels. I have am using it now with a 1.33GHz Athlon. Not as small as the Yeong Yang A101, but does accomodate a larger power supply and has more room for cooling improvements.