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Best budget microATX case for these components?

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Participants slysurfer272Alexander Moore67
slysurfer272 slysurfer272 NewcomerOP
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#1 ·
I already have these three:

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5...pecifications/

http://www.lc-power.com/en/product/n...lc6550gp2-v22/

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4890 DirectX 10.1 100269HDMI 1GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card... It's an older model, here's the link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102852

The GPU length is under 25 cm. I don't know the exact measurement since I don't have it with me right now.

The setup is intended for the living room, hooked up to a TV for watching HD movies and browsing—maybe some older games. I want a case that's compact and unobtrusive, nothing with a massive light show.

Since I keep getting conflicting info at local shops regarding PSU and motherboard compatibility (ATX, microATX) with different cases, I need some advice... I can order from Amazon US or Germany.

For example, something like this, though my budget is around $45:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZALMAN-ZM-T2...491983&sr=1-22

Manufacturer's page:

http://www.zalman.com/global/product...ad.php?Idx=865

It says here: - Motherboards: Micro ATX / Mini ITX
- Power Supply Unit: Standard ATX / ATX 12V

My motherboard is roughly 24 cm x 19 cm... I'll provide the exact dimensions once I'm home.
Alexander Moore67 Alexander Moore67 Active Member
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#2 ·
Your motherboard is uATX, which means it's actually Micro-ATX, so you won't have any issues with the case at all—everything should fit just fine.
slysurfer272 slysurfer272 NewcomerOP
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#3 ·
Alexander Moore67 said:Your board is uATX, and since "u" stands for micro, you won't have any issues with the case. It's all good.

That’s what I thought too, but hey, who am I to question the experts?🙄
That’s why I didn't bother dropping links to retailers... didn't want to cause any trouble.😁
So, just to be clear, if a case is labeled uATX (micro ATX)—regardless of whether it also lists ATX or ITX compatibility—will a motherboard fit?
And the same goes for the power supply, if the specs say it takes an ATX PSU?
Alexander Moore67 Alexander Moore67 Active Member
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joined Jun 2013
#4 ·
Everything is looking good! 100%
slysurfer272 slysurfer272 NewcomerOP
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#5 ·
Alexander Moore67 said:Everything's fine. 100%.

Thanks...👍

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