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TSchenghoe
post Dec 9 2016, 03:00 PM, updated 10y ago

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Hi guys,

I'm planning to reduce the size of of casing as I find it too bulky.
The main aim is just for casual use, not much gaming/upgrade intended.
The current specs i have is;

i5-4430
Asrock B85M-HDS
8GB G.Skill Value Ram
120GB Crucial M500 SSD
2TB Seagate Barracuda HDD
Zotac GTX 760 AMP! Edition
LG DVD RW 24x
Rosewill Hive 750M Bronze 80+ (Modular)
CM Storm Scout II

I'll re-use whatever I can.
I'm concerned about the size of graphics card fitting and also the size of of PSU in the smaller case.
Is Bitfenix prodigy any good?
Feel free to advice me on anything or your preference build.


Thanks!!!

This post has been edited by chenghoe: Dec 9 2016, 03:14 PM
karthyhu
post Dec 9 2016, 03:25 PM

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1st of all
you need to change your motherboard since its not itx size

2nd of all
since you only have 1x ssd and 1x hdd so need to remove the removeable 3.5" hdd bay. so can fit in your GPU

and 3rd
normal size psu should fit no problem(not very sure bout this)
TSchenghoe
post Dec 9 2016, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(karthyhu @ Dec 9 2016, 03:25 PM)
1st of all
you need to change your motherboard since its not itx size

2nd of all
since you only have 1x ssd and 1x hdd so need to remove the removeable 3.5" hdd bay. so can fit in your GPU

and 3rd
normal size psu should fit no problem(not very sure bout this)
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Does it mean that the casing have an additonal 3.5" hdd bay that I need to remove in order to fit GPU or I need to sacrifice my current hdd to fit the GPU?
karthyhu
post Dec 9 2016, 03:50 PM

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so can fit long gpu
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TSchenghoe
post Dec 9 2016, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(karthyhu @ Dec 9 2016, 03:50 PM)
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so can fit long gpu
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Okay. Any other casing recommendation?
goldfries
post Dec 9 2016, 05:58 PM

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Fractal Design Define Mini C.

RM 379.
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post Dec 9 2016, 06:02 PM

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Thermaltake Core X2

Thermaltake Core V21
TSchenghoe
post Dec 10 2016, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Dec 9 2016, 05:58 PM)
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Fractal Design Define Mini C.

RM 379.
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How about Fractal Design Define Nano S compared to the mini c?
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post Dec 10 2016, 02:29 PM

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If you don't mind shoe box style casing, the CM Elite 130 can also accodate all above except for of course the mobo.
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post Dec 10 2016, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(chenghoe @ Dec 10 2016, 09:35 AM)
How about Fractal Design Define Nano S compared to the mini c?
What about it? Nano S is shorter in height and does not come with PSU cover.

 

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