Smallest ATX case

[schiluk]

Can anyone tell me what is the smallest ATX case available?

[YODA74]

MODEL ATX-8850M

Key Specifications/Special Features:

Special features:
The smallest ATX computer case, only a little bigger than micro-ATX case
Dimensions (WxHxD): 210 x 340 x 430mm/7.9 x 13.4 x 17inches
Case material: zinc plated steel
Front bezel material: ABS plastic
Drive space:
5.25inches FDD x 3
3.5inches FDD x 1
3.5inches HDD x 2 (hidden)
System board: ATX/BABY AT/MICRO-ATX (board not included)
Expansion slots: 7 full slots
Communication ports: keyboard x 1, mouse x 1, USB x 2, printer x 1, com 1 x 1, com 2 x 1, game port x 1
Other communication ports: speaker x 1, line-in x 1, microphone x 1, SCSI x 1 and ultra SCSI x 1 (connectors not available)
Power type: PSII/ATX (safety or non-safety available)
Packing: details to follow
Quantity (20/40/40 feet HQ): details to follow
Safety approvals: CE approved materials
Optional: additional cooling fan (80 x 80 x 10mm/3.15 x 3.15 x 0.39inches) or (50 x 50 x 10mm/2x2x0.39inches)


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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 11-24-2001).]

[iisbob]

..The smallest ATX computer case, only a little bigger than micro-ATX case

Then it's not the smallest is it?! :P



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[kenja]

Here (http://www.ailyatech.com/html/casings.html) it is. Certainly not the narrowest ATX available, however. I'm putting a computer on a 7.5" wide shelf, so I ordered this (http://www.savingxoom.com/cod60atxmidt12.html) one today. (180mm=7.1")

[schiluk]

Did anyone order this case...MODEL ATX-8850M?
Please let me know the ordering info.

[kenja]

I did a Google search on the part number and it only seems to be distributed in Europe. Google searching on icute has some links.

If you want a small case, I'd recommend a microATX case (requires a microATX motherboard).

[schiluk]

I was with the same opinion of having a Micro ATX case, but I was told
it would be difficult assembling P$ or AMD Xp Processor, especially when trying to install Sound cards like SB Platinum 5.1...
Also, I have a concern about how good the cooling would be, in a Micro ATX case(Especially when running a AMD XP).

[kenja]

MicroATX systems will just have the normal incompatability issues with soundcards. Most have onboard sound, and this can be a problem for people that don't know how to follow instructions for disabling it.

Much more significant issues are power and heat. AMD (http://www2.amd.com/us-en/protected/Processors/TechnicalResources/1,,30_182_869_1039^4038,00.html?1006841475) only recommends three SFX (microATX) power supplies for the XP CPUs. (Will not link directly) Deer has crummy reputation for quality; Enhance has a good reputation.

If the installed PSU has a downward (http://www.enhanceusa.com/documents/ENP-2120A.PDF) facing fan (sucking in from the case), this (http://www.newegg.com/app/specification.asp?item=11-108-141) Inwin looks OK, if a fan is installed in the front. Otherwise, I'd cut a hole in the case next to the CPU for a 60mm or 80mm fan.

Upon further review, it looks like the Inwin mATX case at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-108-141-01.JPG/11-108-141-02.JPG) uses the standard ATX form factor PSU. (SFX (http://www.pcguide.com/ref/power/sup/form_SFX.htm))

Ah yes, here (http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000514.html) is the thread I remembered. If you want small, I'd recommend this case, a fan for the front, and a dual-fan Enermax (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=58&manufactory=1400&DEPA=1).

[This message has been edited by kenja (edited 11-27-2001).]