Need a MATX case for gaming, X58, SLI, Megahalem

[VirtualLarry]

Trying to put together a compact yet very powerful gaming rig. I found this MSI X58 microATX board that has six RAM slots and two PCI-E x58 slots, plus, it's cheap as far as X58 boards go ($170).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813130227

I was also planning on using a Prolimatch Megahalem as a cooler for my Core i7 920 D0 chip.

Are there any micro-atx cases (preferably horizontal style, as this will do double-duty as a HTPC), that will fit an X58 micro-ATX board, a megahalem, two 9800GTs in SLI, and probably I need a full-size ATX PSU too. (Probably a PC P&C silencer 750 quad).

Edit: Would this case work? Looks like it takes a full-size ATX board, and possibly a full-size ATX PSU.
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel LC13B-E ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - Retail


Here's my build so far, feel free to comment:

Core i7 920 CPU $230 Microcenter
Prolimatech Megahalem HSF $70 Microcenter

Patriot Viper 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PVT36G1600ELK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220365
$86
9-9-9-24 1.65v

G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231225
$94.99
9-9-9-24 1.5v-1.6v


MSI X58M LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813130227
$169.99

WESTERN DIGITAL WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Buffer Hard Drive Bulk
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10008824
$99.99

SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA 3.0 ST31000528AS SATA 3.0 Hard Drive Bulk
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10010249
$87.00

LG Black 6X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 6X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner Super Multi Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive Model GGW-H20L - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827136137
$179.99

Galaxy 9800GT HDMI edition
$70 x2

PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10006382
$109.99

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel LC13B-E ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811163117
$104.99


total $1305

Wireless keyboard and mouse?

 

[VirtualLarry]

This might be a problem. MSI's web site lists this:" 2 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots
- supports ATI® Crossfire?" No mention of SLI.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813130227
Newegg says this:"Supports ATI Crossfire or NVIDIA SLI Technology"

It wouldn't be the first time that Newegg is wrong. The pictures of the mobo only list a crossfire bridge, no SLI bridge.

It remains to be seen if there will be a hacked BIOS.

Edit: Nevermind. Clicking on the BIOS page on MSI's site shows this:"Version 3.xx supports SLI function"

 

[IlllI]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811146043

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811146046

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: IlllI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811146043

The NZXT ROGUE is interesting. Looks like good cooling, three 120mm fans. Not sure that it would fit into their TV stand though, looks like it would be too tall.
"Cons: I can't really say it is a con because it was MY fault for not fully checking out the dimensions prior to buy. I figured "micro atx" must be fairly small footprint. Don't let the form factor fool you, this guy is HUGE. has a MUCH larger footprint than a standard tower, and is fairly tall. It is a fairly big eyesore for a media pc. "

Originally posted by: IlllI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811146046

"I wanted to assemble an MATX case with a Core I7 processor, but also wanted to use an effective after market cooler. This is the only MATX case that I found that can do it."

 

[IlllI]

actually i think you can have up to 5 120mm fans. 2 on the left, two on the right and 1 in the back. part of the reason its bigger

 

[GV7169]

VirtualLarry, I'm in similar boat as you. I need a horizontal case (or <19" vertical case) for a Intel i7 rig I'm building. I just saw this product that may be of value to you. The website gives no dimensional info I could easily find, but review below it goes into quite a bit of detail. Good luck!

http://www.nzxt.com/products/panzerbox/

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com...tower-case-review.html

 

[CurseTheSky]

I have an NZXT Rogue and I love it.

It's larger than most mATX cases, but it holds five 120mm fans, 4-5 hard drives, 2 optical drives, and most importantly, it has space for an ATX power supply and tower heatsink. I'm using a Freezer 7 Pro in mine right now, and I could fit a taller tower heatsink as long as it's not too wide.

 

[AsianriceX]

Take a look at the Antec Mini P180
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article810-page1.html

I'm barely able to cram a TRUE in there.

 

[A5]

Originally posted by: AsianriceX
Take a look at the Antec Mini P180
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article810-page1.html

I'm barely able to cram a TRUE in there.

I just did an install into this case with a Scythe Mugen 2. Fit with no problems.

Edit: Forgot to mention - remove the rear case fan before trying to put the mobo in - makes your life a lot easier!

 

[Skott]

The Antec Mini P180 is quite large. I wouldnt call it a SFF case. A mATX case, yes, but not a SFF case. Its basically a Mid-tower ATX case in size that uses mATX mobos. As far as quality and performance goes though it is very good. I wonder what the OP ended up getting?

 

[aigomorla]

larry i dont think your gonna be able to fit that megaldon inside that case.

General rule of thumb is you get the same size tower sink that comes with the size of your rear fan.

On that silverstone i believe it uses 2 80mm, so your megalwhatchacallit which uses a 120mm is gonna stand too tall.

 

[havuk]

it's Prolimatech Megahalems lol
newegg has a black matx case that will hold the Prolimatech Megahalems and even a gtx295 if you wanted.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...11112151&Tpk=lian%20li

 

[Skott]

The v350 and v351 cases are pretty popular with the SFF crowd these days and considered quite good. I have never used one personally though.