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Small HTPC Case

DSee

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Hello,

I'm building a HTPC which will stay inside a drawer of my entertainment center. (http://www.raymourflanigan.com/arch...80inch-tv-console-and-lighting-399097902.aspx)
For that reason, the case needs to be small, and capable of holding a mATX board.

Dimensions:
Height: 6" or less
Lenght: 15" or less
Width: 21" or less

Also, I need to know if the case supports a regular PSU, or if I need to buy a new one, etc...

Budget is $200. (unless it comes with a PSU, and I can justify the premium).

Edit: change of plans, using low profile graphics card now.
 
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Do you really need that GTX 560 Ti? The GTX 560 TI is a full height card. As such, it won't fit as is into the ML30B which only fits half-height cards.
 
No, I do not need the 560ti.
After researching a little more, I'm going with a 7750 1GB low profile.

Taking that into consideration, do you think the ML30B is the best option? Also, what PSU would you recommend? (trying to stay under $100 for a modular psu)
 
I recommend this modular PSU:
$90 - Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W Modular PSU

Case wise, if your dimensions are right, I'd recommend the Silverstone GD05 or GD04 which should still inside that space:
$95 - Silverstone GD05B mATX HTPC Case
$99 - Silverstone GD04B mATX HTPC Case

I recommend those cases over the ML03B due to their better cooling and higher chance of lower noise. Price is gonna be roughly the same since you will have to buy quiet 80mm fans for that ML03B.
 
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