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    Advice on a new case please!

    Okay, so basically, I'm after downsizing my system (again). I currently have and nzxt Vulcan case with an asus 7950 gpu (the one that uses 3 slots. I didn't think through the purchase of this GPU but I do love it. I Have been planning on going down to mini ITX for a while so i can have my PC in closer proximity to my TV. the only things thats stopping me is the GPU.
    Basically I was wondering if a case exists whereby it is the height of a mini ITX case (with only a couple of hard drive bays and a single disk drive bay. But one that also has enough width to support my monster 3 slot GPU.
    Tis a long shot I know but. I basically want as small a case as possible which supports 3x full size PCI brackets.

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: Advice on a new case please!

    Get an HAF X , Amazing cases.

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    Re: Advice on a new case please!

    Most (?all) mini itx cases are dual slot. But take a look at the sg9 or sg10. Matx but smaller than some itx cases.

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    Re: Advice on a new case please!

    Quote Originally Posted by hero9989 View Post
    I basically want as small a case as possible which supports 3x full size PCI brackets.

    Thanks in advance
    Unfortunately, we only have the 250D at the moment and that will not support triple slot cards, only dual. I'd take Joseph's suggestions, SS cases might carry cases that fits that bill. Good luck
    Last edited by Greybeard; 21-03-2014 at 07:15 PM.

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    Re: Advice on a new case please!

    I don't think there is an ITX case with 3 slots,
    If there were, all your components would probably heat up due to lack of air flow

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    Re: Advice on a new case please!

    I went down this road before mini itx + 3 pci-e brackets doesn't exist. I have seen people physically cut up cases and have the gpu sticking out to make it fit obviously their are pro's and cons to that. Gpu gets infinite fresh air but no protection and more dust and it can screw up the airflow of the case.

    Is downsizing your pc really that important? you really want to move a bunch of parts into a new case? If i were you I'd just live with the case I have until I decided to build a completely new system then get all fresh non dusty parts to put in your new case. then you can keep the old pc as a backup or a seedbox or whatever.

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