uATX Case Reccomendation

[lambchops511]

I have a micro-ATX Intel Motherboard w/ a Core i5-760 and a Gigabyte GTX-460. I need a case recommendation.

I will be running 2.5" laptop drives instead of 3.5" desktop drives.

No real budget, but I guess as small as possible. Would be nice if I can fit 2x2.5" drives into it. I have no DVD/CD ROM. So no need for 5.25" slots. 3.

 

[lambchops511]

p.s. No Overclocking. Everything is stock. Once all the parts are put into case; it will probably be never opened again.

 

[IGemini]

2.5" is a laptop form factor, most of them are either in mini-ITX or high-end ATX cases. And there aren't really any micro cases that come without some kind of optical bay, 5.25 or slim.

As for the rest, Silverstone or Lian Li cases come to mind. Second one is probably better for cooling:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163112

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112222

 

[PCTC2]

As IGemini pointed out, it's hard to find ones that aren't mini-ITX without optical bays.
I second the Lian Li PC-V351 and also you could look at the Silverstone SG04B-F or the LanGear Da Box. LanGear originally had QC problems but they've been getting better.

 

[mindwreck]

I have the sg-02f. Love it. cheap and very spacious. I have 3-3.5" hdds. optical drive. matrix orbital display. and take full size psus and video cards. So it can easily hold what your going to be putting it in.

the lian-li is amazing too but i wanted forward drives so i went with the silverstone. can't go wrong with either one. which ever looks best for where your putting it.

 

[lambchops511]

just wondering.. why are cases so expensive? RAM's only $50 / 4 gigs... a case is like $100+

 

[CurseTheSky]

just wondering.. why are cases so expensive? RAM's only $50 / 4 gigs... a case is like $100+

RAM has a much larger market than "DIY" style computer cases. RAM is found in every computer sold around the world, while computer cases are generally whatever you get with your purchase from Dell, HP, etc. Computer cases also most likely cost a lot more in raw materials (though not R&D, of course). They also cost a lot more to ship, which means additional costs for shipping of raw materials to the manufacturer.

You can find computer cases for $50 and under, but not something exquisitely crafted out of aluminum with all sharp edges removed, anodized or with a good power coat, etc. Chances are, for $50, it'll be a plain steel frame with a lot of plastic bits on the outside.