Looking for a box like case

natr0n · 2024-09-18T13:40:27+0100

Looking for a case where the motherboard lays flat and that's cube like for an atx board. I want to move away from matx for now cause I need pcie slots.

You guys know better than me.

68Olds · 2024-09-18T14:23:32+0100

natr0n said:
motherboard lays flat

You might want to search for "HTPC Cases". I don't think you will find a lot of choices though.

jak_2456 · 2024-09-18T14:28:18+0100

The Cooler Master HAF XB Evo might be what you're looking for.

HAF XB EVO | Cooler Master

HAF XB EVO

www.coolermaster.com

natr0n · 2024-09-18T14:28:22+0100

68Olds said:
You might want to search for "HTPC Cases". I don't think you will find a lot of choices though.

Here's a cube shaped case, but it is mATX.

Lots of Silverstone cases similar to this one.

I'm using a TT level 20 vt its similar to the lan box just has glass. I use mine with no side panels just top glass lid. SO its like a semi test bench.

jak_2456 said:
The Cooler Master HAF XB Evo might be what you're looking for.

HAF XB EVO | Cooler Master

HAF XB EVO

www.coolermaster.com

I dont think its sold anymore, im looking. I like that case windows would be nice.

jak_2456 · 2024-09-18T14:35:10+0100

natr0n said:
I'm using a TT level 20 vt its similar to the lan box just has glass. I use mine with no side panels just top glass lid. SO its like a semi test bench.

I dont think its sold anymore, im looking. I like that case windows would be nice.

There's some people selling it on eBay which you might have to settle for because a cube form factor with ATX is a rare combo these days.

Frick · 2024-09-18T14:42:11+0100

jak_2456 said:
There's some people selling it on eBay which you might have to settle for because a cube form factor with ATX is a rare combo these days.

It was always rare for ATX.

Is the cube look important or would basically a normal case laying down be fine? The Silverstone GD08 is basically that.

natr0n · 2024-09-18T14:51:11+0100

Frick said:
It was always rare for ATX.

Is the cube look important or would basically a normal case laying down be fine? The Silverstone GD08 is basically that.

for me easier to work with flat cases and gpu reasons. I dont mind a normal case on side I could use rubber feet.

but the compactness/compartments of the cube style is preferable

Dr. Dro · 2024-09-18T14:53:04+0100

HAF XB Evo (hard to find nowadays) seems like best fit. If you don't mind the open-ended look, I have one and recommend:

Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Full Tower PC Case

The MasterFrame 700 is the ultimate open-air case, a premium test bench, and must-have for experimentalists & hardcore PC tinkerers.

www.coolermaster.com

jak_2456 · 2024-09-18T14:53:18+0100

natr0n said:
for me easier to work with flat cases and gpu reasons. I dont mind a normal case on side I could use rubber feet.

but the compactness/compartments of the cube style is preferable

In that case (no pun intended), the Cooler Master QUBE 500 might work for you as it's designed to be used flat as well as a tower.

edit: Either that or some sort of HTPC case like the Silverstone GD09B.

natr0n · 2024-09-18T15:06:25+0100

Dr. Dro said:
HAF XB Evo (hard to find nowadays) seems like best fit. If you don't mind the open-ended look, I have one and recommend:

Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Full Tower PC Case

The MasterFrame 700 is the ultimate open-air case, a premium test bench, and must-have for experimentalists & hardcore PC tinkerers.

www.coolermaster.com

Down the road when I get some money. $180

jak_2456 said:
In that case (no pun intended), the Cooler Master QUBE 500 might work for you as it's designed to be used flat as well as a tower.

edit: Either that or some sort of HTPC case like the Silverstone GD09B.

The cube 500 is nice but psu jammed in there. I know there are many ways to use that case too still. I think this could be a winner.

the silverstone would look like doing surgery on a receiver in my room the way I use cases.

phanbuey · 2024-09-18T15:18:52+0100

Jonsbo N4

EDIT nvm... just read re: the PCIE slots.

Ruru · 2024-09-18T15:35:27+0100

That HAF XB Evo looks pretty damn interesting but unluckily EOL and those used ones seem to be on the pricier side. :/

sneekypeet · 2024-09-18T15:43:05+0100

You could always take a core p chassis and lay it on its back. My OG P5 has rubber feet you could screw on.

natr0n · 2024-09-18T15:53:20+0100

sneekypeet said:
You could always take a core p chassis and lay it on its back. My OG P5 has rubber feet you could screw on.

another winner and looks familiar. they have many P variants still. Thanks this is probably what I will get.

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Looking for a box like case

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HAF XB EVO | Cooler Master

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HAF XB EVO | Cooler Master

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Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Full Tower PC Case

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