[SOLVED] EATX case for under $50

[maikahv7]

Title explains all.

 

[Barty1884]

Which motherboard, specifically? E-ATX lacks a real 'official' standard.

Some EATX are the height of ATX and wider, which can fit it a lot of ATX cases without drive cages or cable passthroughs etc butted right by the edge of the motherboard.

The Matrexx 50 is the only case <$50 I can think of that has ample space for most motherboard options.... but I think it's right at $50 before fans. Even then, it's not going to fit every board marketted as "EATX"

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yX97YJ/deepcool-matrexx-50-atx-mid-tower-case-matrexx-50

 

[maikahv7]

Well its a Dell t3500 mobo i know the pinout but will this fit into the case?

 

[Barty1884]

Well its a Dell t3500 mobo i know the pinout but will this fit into the case?

From what I can find, probably not.
Quite a few comments out there that this board is "larger than most E-ATX boards on the market".

Suggest you measure the board, so you know what you're working with.

It'll probably fit in terms of 'height' in the Mattrexx, but width will be your deciding factor.

5.25" bays & drive cages will be a problem in most consumer cases with 'true' support for "E-ATX". Not to mention any cable pass-through/grommets are unlikely to be of any use.

I don't think you're finding one <$150, let alone <$50. That's for 'official' support. You might find a case you can squeeze it in, but that's more trial & error.

....and that's before dealing with the proprietary pin-out, but it sounds like you're on top of that.