portable case for Asus SLI

[motoxpress]

I am building a PC for LAN games and general portability around the Asus /NF4 SLI board and a 3000+. I have ordered the Lanboy from Antec but, I am wondering if this is the smallest, lightest option I have for this MB? Any other suggestions?


thanks

mx

 

[Tiamat]

superlanboy is pretty much the lightest, smallest case for a full size mobo. Its a little bit cramped depending on how your mobo is wired up.

 

[motoxpress]

I thought that was the case. Thanks for the input.

mx

 

[imported_marcosv]

I know someone who put together a system around an ASUS A8N-SLI MB, 1 GB RAM, 1 GeForce 6800 (so far), 2x 75GB WD Raptor drives, and an Antec Neo Power. He stuck the whole thing in a Super LanBoy case. He replaced the stock 120mm fan with two Antec tri-cooler fans (with the 3-position fan speed switch).

Worked out rather well.

Only recommendation: replace the nylon carrying strap that comes with the case with a better one. The one that comes with the LanBoy is a pain to put on and use because there isn't a stiff piece of material underneath the carrying handle to give the whole strap rigidity. Other straps you can buy have that stiff piece of metal at the top of the strap where the handle attaches. That way the strap doesn't sag when you carry the system. Feels more secure that way. You can also get a shoulder strap.

 

[motoxpress]

Thanks for the info.

I have to admit, the strap thing is something that is important to me. My last system was a Shuttle SB75G2 and it was very portable but, I felt a little limited. While I am glad for the potential power of this system I am building, I don't a big ol' piece of machinery to carry about. I need something that will be light and easy to maneuver around. I also don't want a wind tunnel. I hope that the components I have selected so far will help to minimize the sound.

BTW This is not an overclocking machine - not my style.

mx