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    MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    I know the norm of MATX cases are to have 4 PCI slots.

    I'm trying to locate one with 5, I've been eyeing the Coolermaster N200, mainly cos it's pretty cheap and compact.
    But I really need 5 PCI slots.

    I know the 350D has 5, but it's alot bigger and about triple the price.

    I currently have a Arc Mini and it's been great so far, but I want something else now

    Suggestions?

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    The 350D may be expensive, but it really is a very nice case.
    If you are planning on having it around for 10 years+ the price is well worth it.

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    Off hand the 350D is the only current mATX with 5 slots I know of, I think you're pretty much stuck with it.

    Big question is why? the only reason I can think of is sli/crossfire, have you considered water cooling? not cheap but the Arc mini excels for water cooling in an mATX frame.

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    The 350D is not the only mATX with 5 expansion slots.
    Check out:
    - In Win Dragon Slayer mATX
    Chassis

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    Thanks I was sure I'd seen another one at some point

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    It sounds crazy. But I managed to pick up a very cheap 460 with a waterblock for a crazy cheap price. So bought it for physx

    So you're right
    I wanted to have a gap between the cards

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    Well then you could just cut the rear pci bracket down to a single slot as you'll not need the 2nd slot for venting.

    Also with blocks you should only really need a single space between cards not a double space.

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    Re: MATX case with 5 PCI slots

    Forgot to say Thanks to AEGIS
    I looked at that case but don't really like the front

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