Case for E-ATX Motherboard

[trawetSluaP]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a new case to fit an E-ATX motherboard and unless I go full tower it seems to be pretty slim pickings in terms of compatibility, but at the same time I'd prefer a Mid-Tower size case, or as close to as possible.

I love the look of the Lian Li 550X but would be wary of the significant lack of airflow. Other Mid-Towers don't seem to cater for E-ATX and was wondering if you fine people had any suggestions?

 

[bjornl]

I included a random e-atx MB so you can search and get the right size. Just click on the link and you will be able to see lots of models from lots of resellers. I like the build quality, cooling, silence and generally ok price of the Fractal Design.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: MSI - X99A GODLIKE GAMING EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.88

 

[trawetSluaP]

I included a random e-atx MB so you can search and get the right size. Just click on the link and you will be able to see lots of models from lots of resellers. I like the build quality, cooling, silence and generally ok price of the Fractal Design.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: MSI - X99A GODLIKE GAMING EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.88

Only issue I see with that is the same as the 550 - that it's pretty much solid with little ventilation all around.

 

[bjornl]

I included a random e-atx MB so you can search and get the right size. Just click on the link and you will be able to see lots of models from lots of resellers. I like the build quality, cooling, silence and generally ok price of the Fractal Design.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: MSI - X99A GODLIKE GAMING EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.88

Only issue I see with that is the same as the 550 - that it's pretty much solid with little ventilation all around.

I use a nearly identical looking Define r5 and it is one of the best cooled cases I have used. It came with 2 (hidden) 140mm intake fans with a filter and an exit 140mm fan, the 2nd exit being the PSU. It has lower internal temps than the previous several including a very costly all aluminum Zalman.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Thanks again for the reply, had a look at the XL R2 and unfortunately it won't do - I should've provided better info at the start.

The case will need to house a 360mm and 280mm radiator and the XL R2 will not be compatible with either.