which case for KGPE-D16?

[jtktam]

my main machine (core2duo) is dying a slow death

picked up the parts for a dual g34 build using asus KGPE-D16

not sure what is a good case (small would be nice, since I already have two supermicro 4U under my desk) that would give me at least 4 3.5" (2xssd, 2xsata) and 1 5.25" (dvd-r)

thanks

-joe

[Taichan]

Its an Extended ATX motherboard so don't expect to get that small of a case.

My Eatx case is a stacker 832 which has a little overbuild but not much. And its still huge.

[Shadowmeph]

hehe I am still looking for a case for mine, I ended up just using an Old case and using side cutters and a hand drill hacking up the case to get the board to fit hehe. but depending on a few things like which video card ,cpu coolers you are going to be using has allot to do with which case, I am looking for a server style case like a 4U, I think would just be able to fit my video card and NH-U9DO cpu coolers

[dewthedew]

in for this, planning out my folding rig

[dewthedew]

Newegg.com - Rosewill BLACKHAWK-ULTRA Gaming Super Tower Computer Case, support up to HPTX, come with Eight Fans,Top HDD docking

Newegg.com - Xigmatek Elysium Black CCC-HSA0DS-U01 All Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Super Tower Computer Case

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced RC-932-KKN5-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0, Black Interior and Four Fans-1x 230mm front RED LED fan, 1x 140mm rear fan, 1x 230mm top fan, and 1x 230mm side fan

these are the 3 im looking at

[jtktam]

I got 8 (EIGHT!) NH-U9DO A3 in my two 4p rigs and they are the best i have seen..

going to pick up two more for my asus rig

i am thinking of using the antec eleven hundred..

[3.0charlie]

These are server board, which need a lot of airflow - otherwise, they will overheat. Desktop / gaming cases barely give the CFMs that server cases provide. I'm using a 932 Advanced with dual Scythe 38mm upfront running full bore, and that works. But forget about having a quiet rig...

[lowfat]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

These are server board, which need a lot of airflow - otherwise, they will overheat. Desktop / gaming cases barely give the CFMs that server cases provide. I'm using a 932 Advanced with dual Scythe 38mm upfront running full bore, and that works. But forget about having a quiet rig...

[dewthedew]

werd, this is going to be in my room so quiet is a must

[jtktam]

Originally Posted by lowfat

+1

-joe