Matx case build

[Nashsafc]

Does anyone know of a micro atx case with space for a 120mm fan at the back so that it can accomodate a domino alc, with a tiny little bit of space extra width wise so that it fits in, and also has no hard drive bays in the way blocking the graphics card?

 

[Newf]

COOLER MASTER Elite 341 RC-341C-KKN1-GP $45+Ship 11/21/09
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119193

 

[JohnnyLucky]

^5 +1 what Newf said.

I've been looking at the CM Elite 341 myself for a compact energy efficient project 'm thinking of doing. Looks like it can accomodate some decent components.

 

[Nashsafc]

so you're sure that will accomodate the alc? i'm wanting it to accomodate it at that back, is that not possible though? To be honest i prefer the elite 342, but i think that's extinct, it's not good really that case looked like the real deal.

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129041

 

[Nashsafc]

no i don't like thta case, it won't accomodate a large garphics card. It's way to expensive as well.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

I looked at several technical reviews and photos of the Domino ALC water cooling unit. The radiator/lcd/fan unit will not fit in the case. The CM 341 is only 7.28 inches wide. You would need a case that is about 8 inches wide. A mid tower case would be a much better choice.

There is another problem. The tubing has a tendency to crack and leak right at the return to the pump. There have been entirely too many complaints. It is not a high quality unit.

 

[Nashsafc]

yeah that's alright. Not to bothered about it now.

 

[obsidian86]

i got the p180 its just over 8" wide with an amd 720 and ati 4870 with 5 3.25" hdds (with some mods) and an ssd

 

[Nashsafc]

hmm, my current build is very much similar. Phenom ii 720, zalman 9500nt. Casecom ma-1199 case.XFX GTS 250. XFX 8300. Corsair 4gb 800mhz and thermaltake toughpower 600watts. Should have got the ATI 4870 for almost the same price. Oh well, still getting about 80 FPS average in games with aa x4 and af x8 anyway. Well older games like cod4 and rainbow six vegas 2.

 

[obsidian86]

i take the p180 on trips and lans the hdd setups is mostly for work(they paid for 3/4 of it), streaming and editing some plant or mining projects on the fly, and some wolfenstien when im bored in some hotel in some backwater mining town

 

[Nashsafc]

how long is the elite 341? it seems smaller in length than my casecom ma-1199 case.

 

[obsidian86]

elite 341

Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H)

15.75" x 7.28" x 14.37"


antec p180

there is an all whte and black versions too i think

Cooling System
1 x 120mm rear fan
1 x 200mm top fan
Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H)
17.20" x 8.30" x 17.10"
Weight 20.9 lbs.