Is it possible to upgrade to a bigger case?

[nathan4102]

I want to upgrade my crappy Micro-ATX Tower to a ATX mid tower, is that possible? Everything in this PC is stock from an Acer PC I bought at best buy. If it is possible, any suggestions in the $50-$100 range? Anything nice, flashy, and unique looking is good 😀

 

[bigshootr8]

Yes its quite possible to move from a micro atx only case to a mix size atx case. Just be sure when you look at a mid size atx case that it specifies that it can house a micro atx form factor motherboard. I would personally recommend the Fractal Design Define R4 if you buy it soon you can get it for the sale price plus use the promo to get another 10 dollars off

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021

 

[2x4b]

Quite likely, yes. Just check the specs on your new choice of Case to make sure that it will take your Micro-ATX motherboard. Some will, some wont.

 

[Cons29]

yes, it is easier to swtich to a bigger case than switching to a smaller case. worst case is that you will need some extra cables to extend your psu cables for example.
check out bitfenix prodigy, it's still a small case, but it is a nice case nonetheless

 

[nathan4102]

Good to know that it is possible, I'll just have to browse around for a case I like now. @bigshootr8, your case is nice, but a tad too expensive for me. After shipping to canada, it would come to over $140.

And @cons29, no offense, but thats possibly the worst case I've ever seen 😛

 

[bigshootr8]

You may have done it wrong when I calculated it with shipping and the promo code it came down cheaper 85.99 😛 Another case you could go for the 200R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018

 

[nathan4102]

Thats newegg.com, I'm canadian, so change the .com to .ca. The 200R is 100$ after shipping and tax, so it's worth considering. Why do cases have to be so expensive in Canada?

 

[bigshootr8]

I couldn't tell you things are typically cheaper here in the states. If you have a NCIX in your area that could be a option as well. NCIX is a retailer and I would check with them as they may be able to get the item to you cheaper.

 

[2x4b]

Nathan, I live in Canada and was able to pick up the Define R4 a couple of weeks ago from Newegg.ca for $80 plus $15 shipping. Just watch for a sale. I would bet that the Black Friday sales will yield some respectable deals from many of the retailers.
It is a pretty nice case.

 

[nathan4102]

Ok, Ill just have to keep my eyes out then. Thanks for the tips and suggestions guys!

 

[bigshootr8]

Yea with black friday coming up that isn't a had bad suggestion. Not a problem man keep a eye on cases Corsair makes some good cases to I just really love fractals cases I have a Fractal Define R4. I bought new fans for my cooler but you'll get the idea 😛 I had quiet edition fans I wanted something a bit more performance centered I bought the Noctua NF-F12's