Question 1

Can I fit the ASRock Z77 Extreme9 motherboard in here? I also was hoping to install VisionTek Products 7750 Eye 6 2GB DDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card, will it work? For the hard drive, I will be suing a small SSD so not worried about it. Will I be able to fit more than one of these video cards? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

The ASRock Z77 Extreme9 is a full size ATX Mobo. And although a full ATX will "technically" fit, the Mini ATX I have in mine feels cramped, and I literally had to check the screw holes and the website to confirm, because looking at it I would swear this case only fit Mini ATX (or Micro ITX).

And while the VisionTek 900614 would also physically fit inside the case, it would leave no room (internally) for a side fan. The internal width is only just enough to seat tower form cards.
Personally, I had to externally mount a 120mm case fan to the side door (using rubberized brackets, an after-market fan shield, and punching a small hold for the power).
It would also cause a tight squeeze lengthwise for the SSDs, as the HDD slots are in-line to the card interfaces.

I'd tentatively say you plan is do-able, but you are right to ask.

If you have the cabinet room, I'd seriously consider a larger case, at the very least, wider. Especially if you're going to be using 2x Eye6's. It'll save you a great deal of headaches dealing with modding and heat management.

This case was defiantly not designed with bigger parts in mind. A great space-saver case if you have the right parts, otherwise.

Question 2

Will this case be gig enough for a 500w-600w power supply and work with my new ASUS Z97-A/USB 3.1 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

While a marvel in packaging, this case is very difficult to set up properly from a thermal management standpoint - the back of the power supply basically ends up dumping hot air into the case, and you have to get it out of the case quickly, or else you'll have problems.

With this in mind, I'd not recommend using this case with a power supply much larger than 400W and certainly not as the basis for a gaming rig.

Hope this helps.

Question 3

Could a builder fit a Seasonic SS-760XP power supply into this case? I don't know the dimensions of the PSU opening in this case, but the SS-760XP is nearly six inches long (5.91 inches) and looks like it would touch a normal ATX board's edge.

I'd be using Intel's DZ87KLT-75K board in here, which looks like it pushes the bottom edge somewhat. The mainboard's PSU connector would be a snug fit right against the PSU.

Accepted Answer

I received this case today, and was able to install Intel's DZ87 board and Seasonic's SS-760XP power supply into it. The trick was removing the 5 1/4" drive bay first, installing the board's back plate and then the board, and finally dropping the PSU vertically in place. There was 1/8" of a gap left between the PSU and motherboard.

I'll make myself some pinholes in the front cover to access the PSU's hard power switch using a paper clip or other thin object.

So yes, one can use a 6.3" PSU in this case. Modular PSUs are a great idea for a build like this.

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