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Case advice!

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ChRoNo16

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I am in the market for a new case for my system. I want to make it as small as possible, but I am not sure what case to go with.

a few pieces of helpful info!

1. I like windowed side panels (Like to see the guts running)
2. I like 120mm fans. They work the best for me, and I dont see the need for bigger.

My current system is a rampage III gene mobo (uATX)
GTS 450 video card
Xion 1000w PSU w/ modular cabled 4 hard drives, would like to be able to fit at least 6
Have 3x 5.25" bays filled, but could learn to live with 1-2 of them.
Using a Corsair H70 for CPU cooling, but don't mind going to stock if needed to fit.
All my ram slots are filled and must remain so.

Not horribly hung up on color. but would like to make my gaming system a lot smaller. Trying my best to stay below 200, I thought about the 800D, but that is a lot of money, and im not into the bigger fans.
 
And the 800D is not small, Hmm, What are you looking for in looks? Sleek ft 02? Or look at me HAF?
 
The Antec Three Hundred might be worth a look.

Its not exactly small but its not that big. It doesnt have a windowed side panel but it has tons of spots for cooling fans including a side intake fan to blow directly on the video card. It also has room for up to 11" video cards which is pretty much anything this side of a 5870.
 
The fractal is possible, but I would like to go smaller if possible.

Ive seen the antec three hundred and im not all that into it, I kinda dont like antec except maybe a lan boy air, but idk.

Really hoping to go smaller
 
I vouch that the Antec 300 is a great, run of the mill case. Good cooling and good looks. Also, check out the Fractal Arc Mini. Very slick looking and moderately small.
 
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I upped the anti a bit. Im looking at custom ordering a plateau case from mountainmods.com

What do you guys think of having 120mm fans on all sides? 3 on left and right panels, 2 front and i think it has 1 on back in cpu area.

Im just gunna leave it brushed aluminum cause then I can paint it a diff color later. (Trying to save some cash for a liquid cooling setup.)
 
They are spendy cases, but worth it. I already have a UFO a friend had build in 2005
 
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