smallest micro atx case?

[John Hattam]

looking for a pretty darn small micro atx case to take to uni and back

must support full size gpu, have decent air cooling potential. also have a full optical drive


for reference the bitfenix prodigy is too big

 

[das_stig]

Antec NSK3480, Silverstone Sugo SG09B, Aerocool Dead Silence

 

[bliq]

why not go with mini-itx then? I've got a mini-itx mobo with a 11.5 inch Radeon 6950. works great.

as for size, I use a CoolerMaster Elite 130 because it supports full size PSU. I think Silverstone SG05 is a little smaller but uses SFX PSU, but at least its a good one.

ps, the bitfenix is a huge case for a mini-itx motherboard.

Edit: just saw need for full size optical so that takes SG05 out of the running, but the CoolerMaster Elite 120/130 fit the bill still. And do so for cheap ($40 in the US)

 

[LukaBoki]

Please provide your system specs.

 

[John Hattam]

I looked a lot at the 130, i love that case, but eventually decided that i would like 4 ram slots incase i want to upgrade from 8-16gb in the near future without buying a whole new set of ram. the future potential to crossfire/sli appeals too

does the sg09b have an optical drive? i didnt realise


system specs not set in stone, but i dont intend to overclock and am thinking

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/johnttam/saved/#savedbuild_1446348 parts list

am going to see what the new nvidia gpus have to offer before settling

but it will be around the £170 price range

 

[John Hattam]

sg09b, short of having a handle or something ridiculous like that is perfect

just wondering if there is anything similar a bit chepaer...closer to the 50 pound mark