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post #1 of 11
9/29/08 at 3:09am
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I am building a HTPC that will also be used for gaming. I need some ideas for good looking/small cases that will also house a full size gaming card (most likely HD4870 1GB).

Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 11
9/29/08 at 4:01am
hmm, I use antec fusion and that fits the 8800GTS no problem, however if your card is longer than the motherboard then it wont fit. If the 4870 is then maybe the antec fusion max might be the case for you
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post #3 of 11
9/29/08 at 4:14am
I Have the same problem.

I want to Build this system:


PSU LC Power 550W Green Power 140mm V2.2
HD Maxtor SATA-2 500Gb 7.200rpm 32Mb
DVDRW LiteOn LH-20A3H 20x LightScribe Black bulk
Dimm 2048Mb DDR2 Kingston PC2-6400 (800)
Motherboard Asus Skt775 - P5Q iP45
Intel Core2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz Sk775 6Mb FSB1333 Box
Cooler Zalman CNPS8700 LED
Sapphire ATI Radeon PCI-E HD4850 512Mb GDDR3


The case i wanted (Antec Fusion Max) isn't available in Portugal.

Could you please indicate as much alternatives as possible that could fit in the Asus P5q + the HD4850 graphics Card? Thx in advance.
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post #4 of 11
9/29/08 at 10:19am
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The antec looks bigger than I had hoped.. Anything smaller? Maybe something the card can lay down sideways in?
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post #5 of 11
9/29/08 at 2:16pm
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Originally Posted by Rbentley100 View Post

hmm, I use antec fusion and that fits the 8800GTS no problem, however if your card is longer than the motherboard then it wont fit. If the 4870 is then maybe the antec fusion max might be the case for you

You Think The Normal Antec Fusion would fit in an ATI 4850 + Asus P5Q Mobo?
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post #6 of 11
9/29/08 at 5:14pm
try browsing here

http://www.pcalchemy.com/index.php/c...8c3e4480273ef8
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post #7 of 11
9/29/08 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by toykilla View Post

I am building a HTPC that will also be used for gaming. I need some ideas for good looking/small cases that will also house a full size gaming card (most likely HD4870 1GB).

Any suggestions?

ATX or mATX?
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post #8 of 11
9/29/08 at 7:01pm
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Originally Posted by renethx View Post

ATX or mATX?

I would love some ATX advices renethx, because i can't find the recommended Antec Fusion Max in Portugal...
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post #9 of 11
9/29/08 at 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by rebentador View Post

I would love some ATX advices renethx, because i can't find the recommended Antec Fusion Max in Portugal...

The lenght of HD 4850 is 9.25"+connector = 9.75"-10" (the mb width is 9.6"). It should fit most ATX cases. For example,

- SilverStone LC17/LC20/GD01
- Thermaltake DH101
- Zalman HD160 Plus
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post #10 of 11
9/30/08 at 1:11am
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Originally Posted by renethx View Post

ATX or mATX?

I am open to both options. The smaller the better..
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post #11 of 11
9/30/08 at 1:24am
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Originally Posted by rebentador View Post

You Think The Normal Antec Fusion would fit in an ATI 4850 + Asus P5Q Mobo?

The Antec Fusion 430 fits the 4850 fine.
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