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MSI motherboard 2A9C 1.1: which PC case to choose?

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martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre -  
martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre -
Hello,

here are some details regarding my machine..

Processor

Intel Core i3 550 Clocked at 3.20 GHz
Measured frequency (core0): 3.19 GHz
Number of cores: 2 physical, 4 logical
Socket: Socket 1156 LGA
Process technology: 32 nm
Codename: Clarkdale
Processor cache: L1 data: 2x 32 KB, L1 code: 2x 32 KB, L2: 2x 32 KB, L3: 2x 32 KB
Bus speed: 133.01 MHz
Multiplier coefficient (core 0): 24
CPU temperature (core 0): 30 °C

Motherboard

MSI 2A9C 1.1
BIOS identifier: 65-0100-000001-00101111-031811-LfdHvdImc
Manufacturer (system): Hewlett-Packard
Model (system): G5360fr-m
Version (system): xxx0204GRxxxxxxxx0
Serial number (system): CZC1165X9H
SKU Number: XS695EA#ABF
BIOS manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS version: 6.16
Date: 17/03/2011
Size: 8 MB

Chipset

Northbridge: Intel Havendale/Clarkdale Host Bridge
Revision ID: 18
Southbridge: Intel H57
Revision ID: 06

my concern is that I’m not sure if all cases labeled "atx" or "mini atx" are compatible with my motherboard!

Since the rear connector output plate, that is, jack plug and usb ports, are not at the same height.. mine is located at the bottom right!

So basically what I’d like, if possible, is some guidance on choosing the best compatible case

thanks to everyone who takes a bit of their time to help me yeahhhh!!

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laurenttonner Posted messages 1573 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   64
 
Hi

For this motherboard, you need either a micro ATX or ATX case, which means small or mid tower format

Mini ATX doesn't exist 

Considering that the back connector plate, including the jack and USB ports, are not all at the same height... for me, it's located at the bottom right!

Yes, that's not a problem; on the new tower, it would be on the left, either at the top or bottom, depending on the power supply

Let me know your budget and I'll help you choose
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martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre
 
okkk cooool !

so to start yes it's not mini it's micro .. my mistake! =)

and so for the motherboard actually as long as the case is ATX or micro ATX then it's 100% sure that it's compatible?

it makes me nervous!! lol

otherwise my budget is .. 30 euros I would say up to .. 80 90 really max max!!

there should be plenty of choices!

thank you Laurent for your help
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martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre
 
and my power supply is ..

master cooler RS-400-PSAP-J3

thank you
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laurenttonner Posted messages 1573 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   64
 
So for the ATX, yes it's 100% compatible and the micro ATX too, but the components have less breathing space due to the smaller size.

Given the power supply you have, I recommend getting an ATX case, but before making your choice, does the case need to have something special?

- ventilation
- plexiglass panel
- or something else?
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martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre
 
not necessarily panels, good ventilation yes though..

it's better to have an ATX if there's more space because I changed components in the PC and it's overflowing everywhere, it's better to have a big case so that everything can fit =)
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laurenttonner Posted messages 1573 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   64
 
Oh well, it depends on what you have to put in the case.
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laurenttonner Posted messages 1573 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   64
 
uh no, a large tower format wouldn't be useful and besides, it's too expensive.
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martinoactor Posted messages 30 Status Membre
 
Oh alright! Well, too bad!

For example, I installed this...
https://www.hardware.fr/news/12763/ventirad-cpu-sapphire-vapor-x.html

And it doesn't fit at all in my original case! lol I wanted to go too fast!

I also installed a big 23 cm fan on the side by making a (neat) hole myself, well, that's my little craziness that I do quickly when I'm a bit hyped, without taking measurements, you know.. otherwise everything is perfect (for me at least) ^^ if only I could close the case....
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