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« on: August 23, 2010, 07:30:38 AM » |
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Ok, so Jaki and I have bought an hd tv so that I can run my pc and do a bit of gaming without having a full computer set up in her living room. One snag though, she would prefer if it if the pc fitted below the tv which means a desktop horizontal case. Are there any out there that would take a radeon 5770 card, two cd roms, three hard drives? Most if the ones I'm finding are micro atx. Either that or I need a stylish tv stand that'll take a tower pc.
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 08:46:59 AM » |
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I just googled ATX Desktop Case and this was the first hit from Ebuyer. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125291?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products*edit* there's only space for one HDD though, so you'd need to caddy the other two (or buy a 1TB Samsung Spinpoint for fifty bucks and use the external SATA port if you have one). |
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 09:50:00 AM » |
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Quoting this from the reviews......
The real problem lies with the PCI/E card height clearances - there is very little space above the MB mounting bracket. This means that most modern GCs will not fit - I have tried both AGP & PCI-E MBs with several Sapphire, HIS & ASUS ATI Radeons ***** and Nvidia **** of various vintages and only my ancient Connect 3D ATI 9800 Pro & Inno3D Geforce FX5900 GCs cleared. Carefully check photos of your intended GC before purchase and make certain that your GC's PCB is not taller than the fixing bracket!
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Someone was also saying that it wouldn't take a 5870 which I assume would be the same dimensions as the 5770 or there abouts.
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 10:06:22 AM » |
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I had a quick look there and found nothing, as you said majority are micro ATX. Why not just turn the case you have on it's side (propped up so that it's off the floor)?
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 10:36:00 AM » |
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Thought about that myself, condor, but wasn't sure if the DVD drives would operate/burn properly if they were in that position.
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 10:56:43 AM » |
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Just noticed the nova tech one is the same one Woos posted.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 11:28:01 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 12:42:13 PM » |
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Quite like the last one maself tbh. Need to get a swatch at it on a monitor though, cheers my good fellow :-)
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2010, 03:04:21 PM » |
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I have this just gathering dust that you can have it only has 1 dvd drive bay and space for 2 hdd's. The gfx card thats in it just now is 190mm x 98mm but should be able to take one about 225mm long  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2010, 04:37:39 PM » |
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That would be ideal mate, thanks very much, I can get a caddy for my other drive and just keep the other DVD drive as a spare. How will I get it from you?
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« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2010, 05:03:08 PM » |
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Where in the world are you ? I could always drop it with Wooster (if he doesnt mind) if you would see him at some point.
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2010, 05:18:31 PM » |
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If wooster is ok with that I can pick it up at the weekend. Again.. thanks a lot mate  |
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« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2010, 05:29:47 PM » |
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Aye, no probs.  |
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« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2010, 05:48:59 PM » |
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Sorted, it was just gathering dust anyway. I will drop it in the office tonight
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