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[Deleted member 338371]

Any good micro atx case? it needs to fit 160 x 140 x 158mm cpu heat sink if possible. I want it small as possible to fit under my desk.(max up to 15 x 8.5 x 12 in). Thanks

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Generally the 160mm tall cpu heatsinks do not fit in micro-atx, small form factor (sff), or home theater pc (htpc) cases. You mentioned the case has to fit under your desk which suggests a tower case. The case would have to be at least 8 inches (204mm) wide to accomodate a 160mm tall tower style cpu heatsink. Hard to find in a micro-atx case.

There may be additional problems with other components. Please provide a list of components so we can see what we have to work with.

 

[Deleted member 338371]

If that $200 CPU cooler fits in, Im willing to buy a new micro atx mobo and Amd or intel 2 or 3 core CPU. My other components: 4770, 400watt psu( this was free)

 

[JohnnyLucky]

PC Design Labs Qmicra Qv2E:

http://hivelogix.com/cases/case-qmicra

Available March 7th

 

[Deleted member 338371]

Would this be available in newegg? I also think that case was expensive. I was thinking around $120.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

newegg.com does not sell the case. Frozen CPU and Xoxide sell them

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6009/cst-544/PC_Design_Lab_Qmicra_v2_Rev_E_Micro-ATX_Liquid_Cool-able_Case_Q201.html

http://www.xoxide.com/pclab-qmicra-v2-case.html

Yes it is expensive. I do not know of any other small case that can accomodate a 160mm tall tower style cpu heatsink.

 

[Deleted member 338371]

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