Recommend me a new case

[prism]

Right now I have a Phenom X3 720 at 2.8ghz on a Gigabyte Micro-ATX mobo, 4g of DDR2, and a Radeon 4850. If I don't switch to the Dark (Mac) side, I will be getting a new case. I currently have an Antec NSK 1380 case, and it's just too big and noisy; I'd like to get a smaller case if possible. Any suggestions?

 

[Petey!]

Any of the smaller Lian Lis would probably keep you happy. They have quite a few nice smaller cases. What's your price range?

 

[prism]

Any of the smaller Lian Lis would probably keep you happy. They have quite a few nice smaller cases. What's your price range?

I'd like to keep it at around $100 tops, but I'd be willing to go higher for a really nice one. Think I'd have any trouble with that video card fitting? It's pretty crammed right now.

 

[aigomorla]

Lian Li PC-V351 series should be what your asking for.. ;P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112222

its a little more then 100, but worth every dollar.

Only problem is your going to be limited on the sink...
Stock coolers are mostly OK, but tall tower sinks is a no no in that case.

If you want a small factor case + tall psu, your going to probably need to look for a XLan Gear BlackHeart or Dabox100.

Your not going to find a lot of SFF cases which can do this:

 

[scbjmshpv]

Lian Li PC-V351 series should be what your asking for.. ;P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112222

its a little more then 100, but worth every dollar.

Only problem is your going to be limited on the sink...
Stock coolers are mostly OK, but tall tower sinks is a no no in that case.

If you want a small factor case + tall psu, your going to probably need to look for a XLan Gear BlackHeart or Dabox100.

Hum, can you fit the H50/60 in that thing? as far as the noise goes? since fan and pump won't be that fast for that CPU i guess.

 

[dawp]

Do you want/need a SSF? if not you might like a lian-li PC-A04B, it $110.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112316

Take out the second drive cage and it should fit any video card.

 

[aigomorla]

Hum, can you fit the H50/60 in that thing? as far as the noise goes? since fan and pump won't be that fast for that CPU i guess.

yes ive seen people mount the radiator up front. Right b4 the motherboard on the front of the case.

and the waterblock pump should fit right below the psu.

 

[prism]

Hmm, that first Lian Li posted looks pretty nice. I have a Scythe Big Shuriken heatsink, so height shouldn't be an issue. I do want to keep it SFF, and actually smaller than my current case if possible. I just hope that Lian Li has better airflow, cuz my current Antec case pumps out heat like a mofo...

 

[aigomorla]

all the lian li's ive owned were great.

Solid build quality.

The company really spoils you.

The first thing you will notice is, its not a cheap CM, or Thermaltake. by the difference in build quality.

 

[prism]

all the lian li's ive owned were great.

Solid build quality.

The company really spoils you.

The first thing you will notice is, its not a cheap CM, or Thermaltake. by the difference in build quality.

Do all of the Lian Li Micro-ATX cases support standard (ATX) PSU's? I'd like to go modular, and the small PSU that came in my Antec is waaaay too noisy.