need some help finding a mini itx case...

[ToeJam]

well currently my intel atom is in a standard case but as i am struggling for space im having to down size. Something along these factors

Must be small(of course)

Support standard 3.5"hdd

Interior psu(can be bundled with case)

Must Look Good!!!

(80% efficiency if PSU is included also)

Price £0-£60

Can be second hand preferable New

any comments or advice is smiled upon

regardz

[mayhem]

Goto http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=3

You will find what your looking for there.

Plenty of to chouse from.

[ToeJam]

Originally Posted by name='mayhem'

Goto http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=3

You will find what your looking for there.

Plenty of to chouse from.

i dont like any of them, already looked :S, it could also do with being able to fit 2x3.5'' hdds but 1 is enough isuppose

[noobieocer]

you can always make your own

[Rastalovich]

http://www.fast-tek.co.uk/prod3.asp?...=654#prod_list

Few here.

[ToeJam]

Originally Posted by name='noobieocer'

you can always make your own

yeah i was thinking that but can be quite time consuming and i have no experience at all if any one could help me wud be much appreciated, maybe something along these lines ;http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Silve...00W-80plus-PSU

[Maccer101]

If you need 2 3.5" drives you could get a Morex Venus 668/669, but its not an 80+ PSU and it it may need some small mods to be silent.

Available at mini-itx store, review on epiacenter

Or else you could try the Aplus Cupid-3 case

Available on Scan, review on Tweaktown

I've heard the PSU is quiet but not 80+

Silverstone SG05 is nice but only 1x3.5" as you say, it might be possible to suspend a second drive though using something like stretchmagic (not much space)

Sorry couldn't add links, not enough posts yet

[ToeJam]

Originally Posted by name='Maccer101'

If you need 2 3.5" drives you could get a Morex Venus 668/669, but its not an 80+ PSU and it it may need some small mods to be silent.

Available at mini-itx store, review on epiacenter

Or else you could try the Aplus Cupid-3 case

Available on Scan, review on Tweaktown

I've heard the PSU is quiet but not 80+

Silverstone SG05 is nice but only 1x3.5" as you say, it might be possible to suspend a second drive though using something like stretchmagic (not much space)

Sorry couldn't add links, not enough posts yet

thanks for the help, if its to much bother finding one with 2x3.5 i might just have to sell this other 500gb hdd, it only came other day because the first one they sent was a dud:P

[ToeJam]

Originally Posted by name='ToeJam'

thanks for the help, if its to much bother finding one with 2x3.5 i might just have to sell this other 500gb hdd, it only came other day because the first one they sent was a dud:P

also is there 80+ psu's with the same dimensions for sale as a single unit?

[Maccer101]

I believe FSP make SFF 80+ PSUs so do Seasonic but they may be tougher to find, but by then you would have spent £100+ on the case and extra PSU.

I personally like the look of the Cupid and would go for that if I needed 2x3.5" HDDs, otherwise I'd spend some extra cash and get the Silverstone as its got 80+, a 120mm fan, excellent cooling and looks nice. From a review I read the SG05 kept a Dual Core setup + GPU cooler than a similar m-ATX setup in the SG01 due to the extra vent holes!