Smallest matx case with 1 x 2.5" bay + 2x 3.5" + 1

byebytoad · Post by **byebytoad** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:23 am

As per title I'm looking for the smallest micro-atx case with 1 x 2.5" bay + 2x 3.5" + 1 x 5.25"(preferabli slimline ).
Does anyone know a case with these features?
the case should also allow to mount expansion cards with normal profile.

reddyuday · Post by **reddyuday** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:04 am

The smallest micro-ATX case I know is Antec NSK1380. It has one 5.25" bay and three internal 3.5" bays (two of them vertical). You can always mount two 2.5" drives in a 3.5" bay using a mounting bracket such as the Scythe Twin Mounter.

The main problem with this case is that the CPU cooler is limited to about 6cm height. Most of us that use this case have replaced the stock power supply by an external power brick and an internal DC-DC power supply. Do a search for NSK1380 in the forums to get more info.

byebytoad · Post by **byebytoad** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:50 am

Thanks for the tip.
It would be a good solution, I'll keep looking to see if there's a cheaper alternative.

incorrect · Post by **incorrect** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:49 pm

you could go with a tiny mt. jade case like the in-win bk623 or bk636 - you can fit full-height cards, a 5.25" drive, a 3.5" drive and a 2.5" drive in the external 3.5" bay.

the second 3.5" drive would have to be external, but that's where a backup drive should be anyway