Cases

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

This is what I have and I what to go to a slim or mini case. Thx

PNY XLR8 VCGGTX4601XPB-OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) OC 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400

ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

can I use this case ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147098

Chaz21 · Mar 30, 2012

gandolf8 :

The case you picked out is a Micro ATX case (mid-sized). Your motherboard is a ATX (full sized). It won't fit. Sorry.

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

can I use this one if not what one can I use ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108178

Chaz21 · Mar 30, 2012

gandolf8 :

No that won't work either. This is the smallest case I could find that would work with your motherboard:
http://www.nmediapc.com/htpc300.htm
Hope that helps.

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

Haven't found anyone that is selling them.

Chaz21 · Mar 30, 2012

gandolf8 :

Neither have I. The only alternative that I see is a new micro atx motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627&IsNodeId=1&Description=775&bop=And&SrchInDesc=micro%20atx&Page=1&PageSize=20
That's a listing of all that newegg has for that size/socket (so your CPU will fit). Any of those will fit your original case. If you decide to go this route get back to us and we'll check it out before you buy it.

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

can't get in this to see it.

Chaz21 · Mar 30, 2012

gandolf8 :

Don't know why it won't work for you. Try cutting/pasting this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627&IsNodeId=1&Description=775&bop=And&SrchInDesc=micro%20atx&Page=1&PageSize=20&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=2uczse9m437i

CapperDom · Mar 30, 2012

Get the Corsair 600T. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005

gandolf8 · Mar 30, 2012

ok what would I have to change to get a Mini case to work ?

Chaz21 · Mar 30, 2012

gandolf8 :

If you're asking me - you need to change your motherboard to a micro Atx one. The case suggested by CapperDom (above) is a joke. It is not the size case you are looking for.

Uther39 · Mar 30, 2012

Try thhis one
Aplus Gl 3 Htpc
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aplus-Black-Aluminium-Media-Center/dp/B000PLU9SC

rufus_22 · Mar 30, 2012

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112154 if ya want a small atx case or do as chaz21 reccomended and go with a mini atx mobo then all the mini cases will work though many of them are reported to have space , cooling , or other issues ( that I have read ) happy hunting

gandolf8 · Mar 31, 2012

ok here is the tower and mother board will this work ? thx.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121358

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147098

Chaz21 · Mar 31, 2012

gandolf8 :

Not unless you won't be using the GTX 460. You need a board with a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot. The board you picked out does not have one.

gandolf8 · Mar 31, 2012

ok what if I build this ? Can I still use my GTX 460 ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147098

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104231

Chaz21 · Mar 31, 2012

gandolf8 :

Your third link down didn't work so I don't know what that is BUT if I would have known you were willing to upgrade your CPU and RAM in the beginning we could have solved your dilemma a lot sooner!
The answer to your question is YES you can use your GTX 460 (and gain a much better computer also)! Good luck with your build.

gandolf8 · Mar 31, 2012

Well I didn't want to up grade but I guess I have to I haven't found a motherboard yet for the other. So are all this parts ok or do you suggest something else

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147098

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104231

Chaz21 · Mar 31, 2012

gandolf8 :

Now that I had more time and could dig into it more I realized that you can't use that case. That 300 watt PSU that comes with the case is okay for the i3-2100 but falls well below the recommended 450 watts for your GTX 460. After an hour searching all my sources I can not find a suitable PSU to fit that case. Your going to have to rethink this build. Can you use another case? A micro tower would be the smallest case you could use something like one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%20600006306&IsNodeId=1&Description=micro&name=MicroATX%20Mini%20Tower&Order=BESTMATCH
but even then I'm worried about the heat that will be generated by that GTX 460.

gandolf8 · Mar 31, 2012

I do have a RadeonHD 5850

Chaz21 · Mar 31, 2012

That doesn't help you. The 5850's requirement is a 500 watt PSU.

gandolf8 · Apr 1, 2012

ok how about MicroATX have change motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131794

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112222

I have this power supply

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ...

Chaz21 · Apr 1, 2012

gandolf8 :

Now you're in business. Great HTPC case - a good motherboard and a good name brand PSU. You should be fine.

rufus_22 · Apr 1, 2012

To be honest <- self admitted lian li fanboy . so yah good pic on the case and to be fair chaz has done awsome by you on this thread ... happy hunting and good luck on your build

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