Please recommend HTPC/ATX case that fits Scythe Ninja

shaolin95 · Post by **shaolin95** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:39 am

Hi!
I need a full HTPC ATX case that fits my Scythe Ninja and no windows or any other LEDs as I want it to be totally black and dark. I like my HT room pitch black.
Its an OCed 2160 so air flow is important as well.

jeepescu · Post by **jeepescu** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:24 am

I am very curious if such a thing exists, as I have been (and still am) looking for one also.
AFAIK, the minja is the way to go for this type of case (CM28x or others with <120mm fans), otherwise, the case will have to sit vertically (Antec Solo or similar).

shaolin95 · Post by **shaolin95** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:00 am

Well, it seems we are out of luck....I will probably just get a p182 or something like that...I wanted the Chakra or Phoenix due to their big 250mm fan but it seems the fan takes too much space thus making Ninja installation impossible.

jeepescu · Post by **jeepescu** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:27 am

What made you exclude the minja out of your plans ?
I have still not made a decision yet, and was interested in someone else's arguments.

shaolin95 · Post by **shaolin95** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:38 am

I got my HTPC already running with my Scythe Ninja so I dont want to buy more parts..heck, I dont even want to remove the HS...I want a quick transfer of parts to my new case.

mumford · Post by **mumford** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:18 am

Maybe a 4U rackmount server case.

shaolin95 · Post by **shaolin95** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:35 am

Interesting but wouldnt 7" still be a bit smaller than what I need? I am still trying to figure that one out though.

NyteOwl · Post by **NyteOwl** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:43 am

Check out the Coolermaster CM Media 280 series cases. They should be tall enough to handle a Ninja.

mumford · Post by **mumford** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:24 pm

shaolin95 wrote:Interesting but wouldnt 7" still be a bit smaller than what I need? I am still trying to figure that one out though.

It fits just fine. Also, the acron nuts on the top of a Ninja are purely cosmetic. You can even remove them, if you need more room.

shaolin95 · Post by **shaolin95** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:33 pm

It woulnd be the first time I do something like that as I had to do that and worst to my accelero S1 vga cooler because it wouldnt fit due to my water cooling tubing setup.

So I take it that 7" is the minimum I am looking for? Would that be from wall to wall or from mobo tray to wall?

mumford · Post by **mumford** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:47 pm

shaolin95 wrote: So I take it that 7" is the minimum I am looking for? Would that be from wall to wall or from mobo tray to wall?

I don't have the spec in front of me. But I think Ninja is only a bit over 6". Mobo usually sits on a standoff. So, you are looking at another 3/8" for the mobo and the standoff. 7" should be a tight fit. Again. I reemphasized that you can remove the acron nuts. So, you should have plenty of room.

Just pick the server case that you like, and a shop with good return policy.

I would go by "look". Pick something that you like.

This is what I have. Newegg even ship freely.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... _-11182566