Should I?

[Primus]

Does anyone know how long ATX cases will be around? I'm about to spend $400 on a new case(server style with hotswap) - just wondering if this is worth the spending?

I need a big case, I have too many things hooking up and there isn't enuf room even with my current 19".

I'm also planning to upgrade my computer in August - should I wait and buy the case then or get it now? since the asking price is very cheap compare to elsewhere.

 

[Descend492]

There's a new form-factor that's come out, called MX. It's real high-end, and isn't expected to make it into the mainstream market for a long time, if ever. It's mainly going to be used to business and server purposes. You'll be fine buying a new case that's ATX (this coming from somebody who just forked over a lot for a server case recently, too). I don't fit MX into my future plans for a long time.

 

[Ulysses]

I hadn't heard of MX, but I know there is a new WTX standard for workstations.

See:
http://www.wtx.org

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.html?i=1137

http://www.addtronics.com/wtx8500.htm

http://ftp://download.intel.com/support/processors/manuals/p3xp733fly1.pdf

 

[Descend492]

I am a freaking idiot...I meant WTX. I was probably thinking of my new GeForce 2 MX that I want to find somewhere so I can finally buy it. I guess I shouldn't post so late at night.