ATX Cases

[dsp]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a new case, and I'd like some suggestions if possible. The only things I'm looking for is that it is ATX (of course), 5*5 1/4" bays, 3+ 3 1/2" bays (only 1 needs to be external), one of the most important pieces is that the motherboard and cards are slide out (like a Lian Li case), a bottom hard drive case (again like Lian Li) would be nice but not needed. Lastly it doesn't need a power supply.

I know I could pick up a Lian Li case but I'm looking for a (cheaper) alternative to those cases.

I look forward to any responses.

dsp

[DuRaNgO]

see the details here
jim

[dZeus]

and it doesn't cost you an arm and a kidney to buy

I like my Q500 a lot

[Guru]

Get on from Aopen! This for example

http://www.aopen.com/products/housing/hq08.htm

I have tihs model

Nad here yo uhave a guide on how to mod the case! [

[orangejulius]

<a href="http://www.tech-report.com/reviews/2000q1/ks-188/">Antec KS-188</a>

5 External 5.25"
1 External 3.5"
7 Internal 3.5"
slide-out mobo
<a href="http://queen.pricewatch.com/search/search.idq?qc=%22KS188%22*">$81</a>

[Guru]

The antec is the same as the AOpen!

[KeiFront]

Maybe try this one (though it hasn't have a slide out).
http://www.chieftec.com/products/Workcolor/ColorDX.htm or the AOpen HQ08, like Guru said great case lots of room and casemodding oppertunities.

[Ant]

How about one of these babiies

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Full_Systems_43.html

[dZeus]

when going for an all-in case, I would chose this one:

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/netpc/6215T.htm

contrary to the shuttle one this one will work with the Matrox G450 PCI (if you want to add a matrox card ).

[dsp]

@ dZeus & Ant

If I was building a little box for TV recording or DVD movies the shuttle would be my first choice (too bad either doesn't come with an AGP slot as I'm getting my G400 back to use in my editing machine).

@everyone else

Thanks for the suggestions so far, The Inwin Q500 seems good, as I can buy it locally and at a price of $135 Canadian. But keep giving me suggestions as I'd really appreviate them.

dsp

[Paddy]

I know you want something cheaper... but I quite fancy the Lain Li PC65. I haven't been able to find one in the UK though...

What about the tried and tested Globalwin 802?

[Wombat]

The 802 doesn't have enough bays for him. Only 2 5-1/4"

[Taz]

Originally posted by Paddy [MU]
but I quite fancy the Lain Li PC65. I haven't been able to find one in the UK though...

How about here

http://www.overclock.co.uk/formprodu...=Lian-Li-Cases

[Paddy]

@T az: Wow! Hey man thanks!

@Womabt: Doh! I can't count.

[RusCoder]

I'm looking for a new case, and I'd like some suggestions if possible.

SuperMicro/Addtronics if money is not the question.

I know I could pick up a Lian Li case but I'm looking for a (cheaper) alternative to those cases.

But since it is, I'd suggest InWin Q500.

A week ago assembled a system for my son. It's been a pleasure working inside the case.
One should check the model of the power supply, however. There exist 250W and 300W varieties.