Mini-ATX case and PS questions?

FordLorider

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Ok, I am starting to understand this Mini-ATX stuff. Basically I am locked into getting a mine because I have 14" of height clearance for my friend's computer. I guess the next problem would be power supplies. I am looking for a PS strong enough to support probably a XP 2000+. I am thinking this might be hard to find in a mini? Do all M-ATX cases have the smaller power supplies. My next big question is fan options and mounts. I know it's hard enough to fit some regular heatsink and fans on standard ATX sizes. Anybody got some info that might help me out?
 

slunk

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The following case is short enough by a fraction of an inch, it has plenty of drive bays, and it comes with a 250 watt PS.
AOpen H450a

But for anyone else with experience, will an XP 2000+ run off of a 180 watt PS??? I'm in the same boat as FordLorider, but I've got depth issues also. The AOpen will fit fine height and width, but I will only have 2.5-3" of space behind the case for cables and air-flow. Any recommendations???
 

FordLorider

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Nice work slunk. Best case I have found for my needs so far, I will post if I find anything better.