Desktop (HTPC) case, but for a Gaming Rig?

[3NF]

I'm wondering if anyone is using a desktop (htpc) style case, instead of a tower, for an SLI gaming rig? If so, which ones are you using?

 

[imported_ST]

Originally posted by: 3NF
I'm wondering if anyone is using a desktop (htpc) style case, instead of a tower, for an SLI gaming rig? If so, which ones are you using?

I'm not SLI yet (no need for games I play), but the SIlverstone LC-17 makes an excellent Desktop (HTPC) style case: Has plenty of fans (2x80mm rear, 1x80mm side, 2x80mm front), plenty of internal drive bays (6x3.5", 2x5.25"), and overall just great quality. Price is not too bad either.

 

[duragezic]

I'm looking for the same style of case. I didn't realize they made any like that with full-size ATX support! Thats pretty sweet.

Only thing is, I really want 120mm case fans only. I got a damn 60mm that I just unplug in this piece of crap case cause its so loud. I'd like to have a ncie small but quiet and cool case. So I think 1 120mm exhaust and 1 120mm intake would be best for cooling noise ratio.

Anything similar to the Silverstone but with 120mm only fans?

I need a minimum of 1 external 5.25 bays, and a minimum of 2 internal 3.5 bays. I'd need a minimum of 3 PCI/PCIX slots as well. No PSU either. Damn... if only that LC17 had 120mm!

edit: Or even a smallish sleek case like that Silverstone but in a mini-tower form.


Plus there doesnt seem to be any buyer links for that case.

 

[TylerP]

is your heart set on non-mATX? Cause Monarch has the eVGA (Jetway OEM) mATX SLI board for sale. And the Aspire Qpack is nice when you dump the crappy stock PSU and add a Enermax Liberty.

 

[Starbuck1975]

bump

I am very interested in going desktop for my next case. Was wondering if any of the tech sites have done a comparison on ATX desktop cases. My greatest concern is room to fit components and cooling.