What's a good SMALL microatx or atx case?

Sybren

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I need a SMALL case. My current mobo is an atx MSI 6309, and if there are any small, quality atx cases then please recommend. However, I expect to get a small case I will have to get a microatx motherboard and microatx case, so please advice on a decent microatx case. I need two external 5.25", an external 3.5", and two internal 3.5" -- if they even make a microatx with all that. If not, I could get by with one external 5.25", but I do need two internal 3.5".

Thanks!
 

clumsum

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I just built a pc like the one you are describing and used an Inwin V500 mATX case.

I am impressed with the quality and fit of this case and if you get the P4 ready version (newest model) the manufacturer has re-designed the rear of the case to accept an 80mm rear exhaust fan, also any regular size ATX power supply will easily fit into this enclosure.

I also really like the looks of the Fong Kai 611 mATX case, you can check out both cases at Directron this model was also recently re-designed for the P4 with increased rear fan size (80mm or 90mm) and will apparently also accept the larger ATX size psu.
I don't have any hands-on experience with the F-K 611 but I have built systems with the F-K 603, 602 and the F-K 320 and find them to be of top-quality fit and finish with good psu's and good cooling design........... at a very reasonable price.