Case recommendations for matx

OLd_Timer_Fart

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Hi

i got a thermaltake matx case but recently fitted a asrock 970m pro which has corossfire on it.

however there is no way i can use 2 graphics cards in this case. no room as most cards now use 2 pci slots.

is there a matx case that is more ideal for using 2 cards in crossfire as i am thinking 2x rx480's to finish off the fx8350 32gb pc so it runs rts games until i drop dead.

so could someone recommend a case that would fit this board and allow me to use crossfire. it doesnt have to look great as long as i can slap case fans in


one day all this expense will end. just so addictive
 
Solution
Here are some mATX cases that you can take a closer look at (final choice will depend on the looks/size and price):

Corsair Obsidian 350D
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Corsair Carbide Air 240
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Fractal Design Node 804
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Silverstone Sugo SG09
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OLd_Timer_Fart

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starting to think Asrock just slapped it on there to charge more.

looking at the setups above it has a usb above the first sli with PCie 1x

so the bottom graphics card would never have a space in any matx case

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as you can see where the northbridge is is where the first slot is so no matx case would have enough ports for this
 
The Fractal Node 804 (3rd photo above) has 5 expansion slots. It may fit your desired setup where the 1st slot = for PCIe1x; 2nd-3rd = GPU; 4th-5th = GPU.

Here are other mATX cases to choose from (with the same number of slots):
Cooler Master Master Case Pro 3: http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mini-tower/mastercase-pro-3/
Bitfenix Phenom: https://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/phenom-micro-atx
Bitfenix Prodigy M: https://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy-m
Rosewill Line M: http://www.rosewill.com/rosewill-line-m-black-computer-case.html#product_tabs_Overview