Alright so here's the deal. Currently I am stationed somewhere (military) where I have only a ~17" height clearance (width and depth are not an issue) in my walllocker where I can fit my computer. This obviously creates some issues in regards to getting an ATX case. I've found a few at 16" but I don't care for any of them and I'm still a bit iffy about shoving something in with that little of clearance (might not fit).
I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to putting together computers but I started looking at MicroATX cases due to their much shorter height. I however have one concern about getting a MicroATX: heat. I planned on having the following which I am concerned about keeping cool:
Visiontek Raedon HD 4870
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
I don't plan on overclocking at all. I have also heard about the 4870 not fitting very easily into ATX cases, let alone MicroATX. I figure I would ask what my best options (if any) would be since you all seem to know much more then I. Thanks in advance.
I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to putting together computers but I started looking at MicroATX cases due to their much shorter height. I however have one concern about getting a MicroATX: heat. I planned on having the following which I am concerned about keeping cool:
Visiontek Raedon HD 4870
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
I don't plan on overclocking at all. I have also heard about the 4870 not fitting very easily into ATX cases, let alone MicroATX. I figure I would ask what my best options (if any) would be since you all seem to know much more then I. Thanks in advance.
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