smallest Matx case?

[IDversusEGO]

I have a client PC in the bedroom that I runs the 780 chipset. I am using an aria case now, but it is a bit bulky for where I have it. Help me find the smallest case out there. I use all onboard and have a laptop drive I can use for the OS install so I have very little component space required. I don't need an optical but have a laptop DVD I would use if the slot was there. any suggestions? I dont mind an external power brick.

 

[CrimandEvil]

LC19? Smallest (height wise) I can think of. I think the Aria is already the smallest (box sized) MATX case out there.... Oh, the Minuet is small too.

 

[IDversusEGO]

I dont want a cube anymore. I want it thin so I can put it under my LCD without it looking retarded.

 

[valve1138]

I dont want a cube anymore. I want it thin so I can put it under my LCD without it looking retarded.

Mod a cable box!

 

[IDversusEGO]

i thought about that or a small dvd player. I just dont have much time for modding. the PSU is the concern what do I do for that?

 

[SJetski71]

Not sure if you'll like em but:

Here's one that's a little shorter than most other slim cases, it's 3.6" tall as opposed to the standard 3.9". (more pics). Not sure if that model is available in different colors though.

Here's a similar one in black: http://www.google.com/products?q=BT566&scoring=p

Silverstone has a few really thin ones, maybe hit up their home website or some dealers for a product list (?)

 

[PClark99]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=21044

Its not exactly small but its very HTPC ish and it won't break the bank.

 

[jcmuse]

Minuet 350 as crim mentioned. That thing is tiny! I am actually considering one myself.

 

[CrimandEvil]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=106&products_id=21044

Its not exactly small but its very HTPC ish and it won't break the bank.

Stil a cube and he doesn't want that.

 

[sabregen]

OP - what aria are you using? PM me, I'm looking for a cheap HTPC case to replace the mid-tower for my 780G build, and I don't mind cubes.

 

[colinstu]

Antec NSK3480

Pretty small Matx case as far as I'm aware of.

Otherwise if you want a HTPC case, the Antec Versis Fusion 430 looks pretty sweet.

(Yea, I'm not a fan of cube cases either)

 

[IDversusEGO]

the LC19 is my front runner in replacements so far, but it is a little expensive. measures 2.7 high

 

[IDversusEGO]

OP - what aria are you using? PM me, I'm looking for a cheap HTPC case to replace the mid-tower for my 780G build, and I don't mind cubes.

I am using the antec 1300. Looks nearly identical to the 1380. biggest difference is a slightly smaller psu that isnt 80plus certified.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=91380

but I will be keeping it and giving it to my daughter most likely. Unless I decide to build a whole new miniITX system, but then I will sell the entire PC.