Smallest and best case that would fit

[lafguy81]

I'm looking to build a new system gulftown with a ati 5970 or gtx 480.

I'd like to get suggestions on what cases I should look at I have looked at CM Cosmos S Corsair 800D but, I wondered if anyone can suggest a smaller case that has enough room for these video cards.

 

[Muffin Man]

the 5970 is 12'' long, so it's probably not going to fit in most mid-atx cases unless you're up for a bit of modding.

why do you want the smallest case that would fit these cards anyway? the 5970 is a dual-gpu card so it's going to put out some heat, and the gtx 480, although uncomfirmed, looks like it's going to be a toasty card, so getting the smallest case isn't going to help keep them cool.

 

[patonb]

Muffins definately right, small case will boil your parts

 

[lafguy81]

Ok then what full tower case do you suggest?

 

[Apokalipse]

Newegg.com - SILVERSTONE Sugo SG01-BF Black Aluminum / Steel MicroATX Desktop Computer Case - Computer Cases

 

[Muffin Man]

maybe this (even though it is a mid-atx - *note i said most not all )
Newegg.com - NZXT Hades Crafted Series HADE-001BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

the manufacturer even goes on to mention in the cases' details that it will support long *** cards like the 5970.
NZXT. Products.

It also features VGA clearance room for 300mm cards like the new ATI 5970.

 

[aliasaid]

Here's a huge (yet sexy) case:

Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-A71F Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases