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post May 23 2014, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(moron88 @ May 23 2014, 09:05 AM)
Budget: 150-250... can top up abit more mayb.. mayb only
Preferred Brand(s) As long looks ok,
Must-Have-Features (front dust, bottom dust filters most important. currently using n300, front is trapping dust, always need to clean it. )
Location. LYP. XD
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Silencio 550 for within your budget & clean front panel look.

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post Oct 11 2014, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(iPhoneY @ Oct 11 2014, 04:24 AM)
Hey there! Appreciate if you could recommend me an ATX mid tower case.

Preferred Brand: Any.

Must-Have-Features:
Excellent air flow:
Readily mounted at least 5 12/14-cm fans: 2 x front, 2 x top, and 1 x rear.

Budget: RM150 or less

Location: KL
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Within that budget...

NZXT Source 210 Elite

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Xigmatek Asgard Pro

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kherel77
post Dec 29 2014, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(moespada @ Dec 29 2014, 08:19 PM)
I heard that NZXT casings are a bit hard to take apart (for upgrades and what not) compared to CM and Corsair.

Has anyone ever come across this issue?
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With right tools, it's should be no problem... flex.gif
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post Jun 13 2015, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(vanzkur @ Jun 12 2015, 04:24 PM)
where can i get this open air chassis from in-win around kl

not sure with this one theres more dust problem or not, they got glass side cover.
and how much issit.
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RM999 HERE
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post Sep 8 2015, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(lace @ Sep 7 2015, 09:19 PM)
any nice  itx casing to intro?
as small as possible
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Not depend on your hardware requirements?
Smallest is this:
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Sep 8 2015, 03:22 PM)
Currently using CM690 for few years already. Want to change it to a small and compact size as I am bored with bulky size casing.

Currently using these;
Leadtek GTX650Ti BOOST 2GD5 O.C
Intel E3-1230v3
Asrock B85M-HDS


Budget - Below RM400
Preferred Brand(s) - ANY, as long as it does not electrocute me. laugh.gif
Must-Have-Features - Small, compact, good ventilation.
Location - SEL/KL

Suggested to take this Carbide Series® SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case. Want to hear more opinion from other forumers.
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Since you use mATX mobo, why not Bitfenix Phenom mATX version?

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post Sep 9 2015, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Sep 8 2015, 04:49 PM)
Hi there, thank you for the reponse. Would like to ask if there is any other smaller in size compared to this? What's the difference between the one you mentioned and Carbide Series® SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case?

Thanks alot.
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Obvious difference is:
Phenom is for mATX (mini-tower) while SPEC-03 is for ATX (mid-tower)....short vs taller.
Phenom hardware orientation is different from normal casing. (front PSU / upside-down mobo).
Phenom airflow also have different direction compare to normal casing (from top to rear/bottom).
Phenom appearance is simple & sleek compare to SPEC-03 which is bit fierce to me.

Maybe you can search an online review for both case (or any case you interested) as many as you can before deciding.
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post Sep 9 2015, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Sep 9 2015, 09:33 AM)
As I am placing it on top of my table, align with my keyboard and monitor, would it cause extra heat to my CPU as well? I honestly do not care of the design as I am already giving up on looks. It's the size and compact-ability that I want.

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Not sure about that, have to ask real owner of this casing. Clem1982, any thought of this?

Or do you interested in Sugo SG02F?

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post Sep 10 2015, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Sep 10 2015, 02:47 PM)
Finally decided to go for this

Carbide Series® Air 240 High Airflow MicroATX and Mini-ITX PC Case

Now check price see where can get cheap. tongue.gif
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thumbup.gif Good~! Even though that Air240 not really small in term footprint size....still unique casing nonetheless.
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post Sep 18 2015, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(Ulysses @ Sep 18 2015, 06:00 PM)
that TJ price?

n i know pandora must be way expensive  sweat.gif
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CM N200, CM Silensio 352

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post Sep 21 2015, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(Sean94 @ Sep 21 2015, 10:36 AM)
Good morning sifus smile.gif
I'm planning to change my current casing (CM K280) to a smaller and plain-looking m-atx case (taste changed, like it small and simple now tongue.gif ).
So I'm currently eyeing on the Fractal Design Core 1000, do you have any other suggestion? hmm.gif
Budget <RM250 laugh.gif
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Fractal Design Core 1000:
Awkward HDD positioning
Top mounted PSU - inhale hot air from CPU cooler & GPU
Single intake fan
Rear fan only fit 92mm which is rare / hard to find good one
Bad cable management space

But I also like the appearance...

Add few more RM to get Fractal Design Arc Mini R2...or see my previous post for cheaper option.
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post Sep 21 2015, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(Sean94 @ Sep 21 2015, 11:59 AM)
Thanks for the case interior analysis notworthy.gif But I don't really like the CM N200, cos the width is a bit wider (202mm vs 175mm) it looks fat tongue.gif
And I just found out SilverStone PS08 is quite affordable (RM129), is it good? hmm.gif

EDIT: Top mounted PSU taking in hot hair from CPU & GPU will harm the PSU? hmm.gif
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27mm=2.7cm is not noticeable in real life...as for me la... Also it's better for taller CPU heatsink.
PS08 vs Core 1000, i'll take Core 1000 anytime

For PSU matter, in long term not good for PSU health....

*I found Idealtech selling Fractal Design Core 1300. Try look at it, maybe...

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post Sep 22 2015, 12:54 AM

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QUOTE(lace @ Sep 21 2015, 10:29 PM)
rofl holy scrap cant take out de meh ?
the front part
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The front fascia can pull out for installing front fan & cleaning the filter.

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post Sep 26 2015, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Sep 26 2015, 12:31 PM)
pls recommend some itx casings that can fit big-ass cpu tower cooler.
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Fractal Design Node 304

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Goldfries review
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post Sep 30 2015, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(dopp @ Sep 30 2015, 10:54 PM)
Should fits....as long as your PSU is not 180mm long.
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post Mar 13 2016, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(tlts @ Mar 13 2016, 06:54 PM)
1st time post here
btw wanna ask where can buy this kind of OPEN test bench
if can provide link to ty
https://www.google.com.my/search?q=pc+test+...ih=726&dpr=1.25
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Vector BenchCase
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post Dec 30 2016, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(unpronunceable @ Dec 30 2016, 03:42 PM)
Budget rm400
Preferred Brand(s) (None as long it's easy available)
Must-Have-Features ( M-ATX only, Rubber grommets, compact, sound proofed and silent, able to fit matx board with hyper 212x, 4 HD bay, 1 DVD 5.5" and gtx 1060 full sized card)
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Silverstone PS-07 (SST-PS07B)

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post May 8 2018, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(tatty89 @ May 8 2018, 01:22 PM)
Hi everyone, need some advice on changing to a smaller casing (if its possible based on the spec below) because I will be moving abroad soon.

Processor : i7-7700
RAM : 8GB (1 pc)
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB
Mobo : ASUS Prime B250M-A
GPU : ASUS GeForce GTX1070 8GB Strix
PSU : Corsair TX650M
CPU Cooler : CM Hyper 212

I've asked a few shops but they either seemed reluctant to help or do not have the right casing due to GPU size too big. I can change the CPU Cooler to the stock cooler if that helps with space constraint. Current casing is Thermaltake Versa H24 which is too big to fit inside the luggage bag.

I don't have much knowledge in desktop modding but I did some research and I think this casing (http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mini-itx/elite130/) can fit all the parts above? Budget wise, 300-400 but if I can get the smallest possible casing for slightly higher price, I don't mind paying more.

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You mobo is mATX size, while CM Elite 130 is smaller (mITX mobo).
Check out Silverstone Sugo SG11/SG12.

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Or Bitfenix Phenom mATX if still exist on shop shelf.

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post Nov 30 2019, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(trencher10 @ Nov 30 2019, 01:35 PM)
Recommend me available, easy-to-buy desktop cases (whatever ATX size) that has at least 8 bays for 3.5" HDD? Building a NAS and want the extra space when needed.

@TristanX suggested Silverstone Kublai KL04 can order from @Edifier

Other suggestions?
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ARC MIDI R2 Window = RM389 (SRP)

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Can add another HDD rack:

Fractal Design R2 upgraded with extra cage - 36 TB RAW

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