Case suggestions please!

[MONKEYMAN]

I know this is another "help me choose!" thread but I just cant find what I'm after.... I'm looking for a small shuttle sized case that I can put my system in(obviously with a smaller motherboard) that doesnt mean that I will be need to be in close proximity with a fire extinguisher for when it overheats and bursts into flames.
Due to space and toddler issues I am aiming to have a compact, wireless setup by chistmas, I would like something I can leave on 24/7 so that I can fold and leave the broadband connection open so my partner can use her laptop when I'm out or in bed. I don't like leaving stuff on all the time thats why I want something that will run cool even with a relatively high spec system for a mini pc and be reasonably quiet(contradiction I know).
Any recommendations?

[Logan]

Check out the Antec (I think it's called the Aria?). It looks like a pretty spiffy mini case.

[danrok]

Looking for one with or without the mobo included?

[MONKEYMAN]

if it has a good motherboard with plenty of options then I would consider it but ideally one without a board installed.

[danrok]

That Aria Logan mentioned looks very good. No mobo.

Otherwise, you can't go far wrong with a Shuttle. Although, I think only their mobos fit their cases.

Epox used to do them, I don't know if they still do.

[Lazgoat]

Have a look at Scan (today Only)and Overclockers (This week Only)this weekend. The Silverstone Sugo looks very nice.

[bradmax57]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/OcUK_Value.html think they look okay as they will take any standard matx mobo and a standard atx psu

[MONKEYMAN]

I like those quite a lot, Look quite roomy inside as well.

[danrok]

The fact you can use a full sized PSU is a bonus.

[SteveI]

First A64 build :)

Scroll down near the bottom... I love this little box. Only takes mATX mobos, but it comes with a fairly quiet 120mm fan, and the PSU is a small 300w unit, but it has a dual 12v line and is 24pin. I've been very happy with it.

EDIT: the oc link is the same case as mine, but I did not want windows. Also, from what I've heard, the aspire 420w PSU is terrible. It is the same case, but branded by a different company with a different psu. refer to my link to see more pictures of the case. I love the removable mobo tray.

[MONKEYMAN]

cool, and that runs ok 24/7 without heat/fire issues?

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by SteveI

First A64 build :)

Scroll down near the bottom... I love this little box. Only takes mATX mobos, but it comes with a fairly quiet 120mm fan, and the PSU is a small 300w unit, but it has a dual 12v line and is 24pin. I've been very happy with it.

EDIT: the oc link is the same case as mine, but I did not want windows. Also, from what I've heard, the aspire 420w PSU is terrible. It is the same case, but branded by a different company with a different psu. refer to my link to see more pictures of the case. I love the removable mobo tray.

whats the mobo like? im looking for a matx s939

[MONKEYMAN]

me too!

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

whats the mobo like? im looking for a matx s939

Reason I asked was I heard the ati 200 series were poor for overclocking

[Exile69]

SteveI runs his 3000+ Venice at 280*9 for 2.52Ghz on that motherboard, which is quite good AFAIK. Mine will get up to 2.7 on this DFI.

[tiamat63]

Just a thought......

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144110

[Bookmann]

i dunno if you're still in the market but you might check http://mountainmods.com/product_info...roducts_id=276
they're a littel pricey (hence why I don't have one) but I've heard good things about their products