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Looking for a new mATX case

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xBanzai89

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I currently have a Lian Li PC-K62, while I love this case I am looking for a new mATX case for when I go home from college (1 or 2 times a month). This is the only system I have at the moment, so I need something I work better with. The components I will be using in this case are the ones in my sig and instead of the Thermaltake PSU I will be using my Antec Neo Eco 520C as its smaller (allow for more case options?). I was looking for a mATX tower that is on the smaller side that is easy to carry (handle or harness). I am not concerned about the cooling either as do not plan to do any overclocking. I am looking to spend under $150 too. Any recommendations?
 
107 views and no response? Wow. Anyway I think I am going with the TJ08-E.
 
 
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I'm in the same boat, and I'm leaning toward that Fractal Design case. Looks pretty nice and has 2x120mm fans.
 
Anyone know if the tj08b-e or the pca04b can take 10.5 vid cards,noctua d14 and a 7" psu (cougar sx850) ? ...... I think the LL V354B might be able to handle those three.
 
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Well I ended up ordering the TJ 08B-E last night along with a LAN Harness to make carrying the case easier at least. I checked out the other cases, but I still liked the TJ 08B-E due to the form factor, qualtity, and what it allowed for in the case (HS and bigger VGA). Leaps and bounds over my older PC-V350B.

@ mrjones

I think the max size on the TJ 08B-E was 6 inches, so I think you out of luck there. No idea on the Lian Li case though. I do not know if Lian Li changed the foot print much on the V35X series, but I still have a V350B (not in use atm). I cannot stand how fat it is to be honest, which is why I am looking for a newer case. Its a nice looking case and all, but besides being a smaller height really isn't more compact for allowing more space on your desk as it takes up more for instance.
 
Actually, the Cougar SX850 PSU will fit in the TJ08-E, but your optical drive will need to be 170mm (6.7") or shorter.
 
mrjones said:
Anyone know if the tj08b-e or the pca04b can take 10.5 vid cards,noctua d14 and a 7" psu (cougar sx850) ? ...... I think the LL V354B might be able to handle those three.
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For the NH-D14 check the following post.
 
Nice , though my mb doesnt have on board usb3 so the a04a with the extension cord would come in handy though a black interior is close to a must.
Liani Li A04A....Silverstone TJ08-E.....Fractile Define or Arc ... ?

Looking like the TJ08-E for myself too , only 15" deep and can handle my 7' psu plus it's deep enough for my Noctua D-14 and a black interior and a tad bit shorter than the others.
Any way to do the usb 3 on the front without on-board plugs ? (probably for another area)

Now to just find one .... Newegg I'm sure will come through. (also it seems since heat rises and all cases have tops the best place for a vid card would be below whatever else makes heat especially since the vid card gets the hottest ?)
 
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I just got the TJ-08 E together with my sig components. The install wasn't as bad as I think it was going to be, but having my modular PSU helped a lot.
 
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