Question Looking for micro atx recommendations

[justin4pack]

So I have been searching for a new micro atx case for a while and I can't seem to find the sweet spot. Here is what i am looking for.

solid front panel - as in no slots or USB/audio if possible
side window
covered or semi-covered Power Supply bay
no HDD expansion bays - prefer back mounted SSD locations
Good cable management

Seems like a lot and maybe it is but it also does not seem unreasonable for someone wanting to go more on the Art side of a build.

THANKS TONS!

 

[aigomorla]

if i wanted art i would probably go Cougar.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...wwXNkAmPwxxSFUaAhAOEALw_wcB&lsft=BI:514&smp=Y

But its pricey.... but very artsy... I built one, and people at the office comment about it all the time.
But again, its pricey, and not very practical, but over 9000 in the artsy department.

 

[OlyAR15]

NZXT H400

 

[daperl]

Meshify C Mini. Full stop.

 

[AnnoyedGrunt]

Meshify C Mini. Full stop.

This is my current case as well. Really like it.

-AG

 

[Hendrickson]

Unfortunately there is a dearth of good micro ATX cases. Fractal does have a couple of good ones, the Meshify C mini is a good option, and also the Define Mini C TG edition isn't bad. You can also check out the Corsair 280X if that's your thing.

 

[killster1]

wow matx cases are bigger than i remembered. tempted to get a ITX for a future build, the 280x looks pretty good out of the ones listed. not sure the use of the cougar case looks so stupid (hard to even geta good view of it and what its features might be)

 

[mopardude87]

Been struggling myself to find a case.Been using the Antec 900 for so many builds i kind of realize its a bit dated and maybe a bit more then i need?I know its certainly dated cause of the rats nest of cables i have to look at.That and the side panel now annoys me cause i did a opps and made the fatal mistake of slapping in a CM 212 and well no more side mounted fan period.

Thanks to the recommendations for the Fractal Meshify c mini,i decided to order it myself after investigating it. I figured if i got what is my best build yet in a case,it mind as well reflex with the times too!

Questions though to the Meshify c mini owners,would 2 front 120mm fans and the rear suffice enough would you think? Thinking i may add in 3 Antec tri cools and put them on full rpm.They each toss out about 79cfm if i remember.Maybe put all 5 i have in and go low or medium?

 

[daperl]

I'm just using the Meshify C Mini in its stock configuration (1x120mm front intake, 120mm back exhaust) and it works great.