Hello all. I want to move some old parts into a SFF lanbox, but I need help picking out a case. I am gonna use an E6300 and a gigabyte GA-8I865GME-775 (which I can reuse DDR1 and an AGP card). I have a limit of $100 to spend. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Entry level SFF case
- Thread starter 2k3eblade
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microfly, definitely the microfly.
OOS right not but well within your budget and the PSU is not total crap either.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=382312
OOS right not but well within your budget and the PSU is not total crap either.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=382312
You might want to try a mini-tower sff box.
CoolerMaster Centurion 541
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119088
SilverStone TJ08
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163058
I own both of these and they are small but easy to work in / with, good cable routing options, and decent airflow. CoolerMaster also has the Elite 340 which is the same as the SilverStone TJ08 except has a mesh face and the 120mm fan holes aren't cut out, and it's about $60 cheaper.
CoolerMaster Centurion 541
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119088
SilverStone TJ08
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163058
I own both of these and they are small but easy to work in / with, good cable routing options, and decent airflow. CoolerMaster also has the Elite 340 which is the same as the SilverStone TJ08 except has a mesh face and the 120mm fan holes aren't cut out, and it's about $60 cheaper.
The thermaltake lanbox lite looks good, it comes without a psu though. it retails for about 80$.
I saw this case at frys electronics for about $120 and they have plenty of them in stock.
I also saw this case at frys. Its a little cheaper than the microfly ($99) but I heard bad things about thermaltakes SFF cases.
The PSU is no problem. I have two Antec smartpower 500watt PSUs that are not being used (all back from a recent rma actually).
At this point I narrowed it down to the Qpack2, Lanbox lite and finally the microfly. I would really appreciate If someone can point me out the pros and cons of each case. Thanks to all that replied
What bad things did you hear about the Thermaltake SFF cases? I have a Lanbox and have no problems with it at all.
Also, before you worry about what case you're using, you might want to check that motherboard/CPU combo. That mobo is very old and doesn't even support the E6300. You'll either need a new mobo, or you'll have to buy an older Pentium 4 or Pentium D.
Also, before you worry about what case you're using, you might want to check that motherboard/CPU combo. That mobo is very old and doesn't even support the E6300. You'll either need a new mobo, or you'll have to buy an older Pentium 4 or Pentium D.