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QPack too big, next best case...

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Heres whats going inside:
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-K8N51GMF-9 Socket 939 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
HDD: HITACHI Deskstar 7K80 HDS728080PLA380 -0A30356 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
RAM: Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model PSD1G400KH - Retail
DRIVE: NEC Black IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner Model ND-3550A - OEM
CHIP: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 W0070 430W Power Supply - Retail
**Video is onboard**
Computer is going to be used for basic word processing and internet usage.

I was thinking about this one: Foxconn mATX case

I measured out how big the area where the case needs to go and the Qpack is too wide to fit. So whats the next best solution. Im on a budget so please dont suggest super expensive cases. Something in the 30-60 Range would suffice. PSU or not, doesnt matter because im getting the thermaltake 430watt, unless the PSU coming in the case is equal or will suffice for the application.

Thanks for suggestions and help!
 
Isn't the Q-pack barely wider than a micro-atx motherboard? Does the motherboard alone fit into the space? If not, how do you expect a case to?

Maybe you should get a Shuttle instead?
 
im not sure what other options there are other than the qpack, but they might all b w/ proprietary mobo's. i know biostar has one, i dunno if its good or not or if it even takes standard matx mobo's. is there any possibility of widening the space where it needs to go or putting it somewhere else? i'd say the next best option is the silverstone sg01, but that costs nearly twice as much as the qpack. go look at sfftech.com, they should have more answers if u dont find what u need here.
 
The space is designed for a tower, its just over 9in wide and a QPack is 10in wide. The only other option for the QPack is to put it on its side and that really defeats the purpose of having the QPack. I figured the Foxconn case was only 7in wide and it seems to be a favorite mATX case on Newegg. There is no possibility of widening the space for the case, its going into a wooden computer desk that doesnt adjust.
 
The Q-pack fits into a pretty specific category of cases, and there aren't really any alternatives to it that are cheaper or less wide, which is why I suggested a Shuttle (they are at least thinner). If the space will fit a microATX mini tower, then there are a lot more options open to you. At newegg, I like this case, because it's fairly austere and has drive-stealthing bays. There are plenty in the ~$30 (+$15 shipping) range, though, so pick whatever you like.
 
The case you listed is even bigger than a QPack.
Maybe you need to look into something like this .
 
The problem with the QPack is that it is too WIDE...its listed at something like 10 inches, where the space where the computer is going to sit is just over 9 inches wide. The two cases I have linked will fit into this space
 
Even if you get a case that fits in there it's not going to have good ventilation. So if you have high end components you could end up with problems. I suggest getting a small shelf to put it on next to (or under) the desk.
 
There are a bunch of alternatives here I posted about awhile back: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showpost.php?p=1569512&postcount=7
The first 6 would fit your bill. The InWins have the nicest cooling setup of all in this thread. Not that it looks like that matters to you, since you don't look like you are going to overclock... Which I encourage everyone to do, since it's free performance. :) Get a 3000+, if you are just using it for internet/word processing.
 
sleepeeg3 said:
There are a bunch of alternatives here I posted about awhile back: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showpost.php?p=1569512&postcount=7
The first 6 would fit your bill. The InWins have the nicest cooling setup of all in this thread. Not that it looks like that matters to you, since you don't look like you are going to overclock... Which I encourage everyone to do, since it's free performance. :) Get a 3000+, if you are just using it for internet/word processing.
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The Centurion is just as nice, I'd think.
 
Ya, the inwin's are extremely sturdy cases by todays standards. Their powerman psu's were confirmed Fortron FSP rebrands for the longest time though i'm not sure if they still are.

The inwin's and centurions both seem to have good cooling for matx cases. I know the cpu duct on the inwin works very well, I even rigged some some filtering material to keep the cpu hsf clear of dust.
 
if this computer is just for word processing and internet use, then you could save alot of money buy going with cheaper parts. Like lets say a socket A processor with a pc chips motherboard and 1 512mb stick of ddr. that would save you about 150$
 
Vanilla Coke said:
if this computer is just for word processing and internet use, then you could save alot of money buy going with cheaper parts. Like lets say a socket A processor with a pc chips motherboard and 1 512mb stick of ddr. that would save you about 150$
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youd also be buying a bunch of old technology shit that woudlnt be worth the money you paid for it, especially the pcchips motherboard, those things are HORRIBLE.
 
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