Req- Narrow ATX Case

[Ruler2112]

I'm going to be building computers for work in the very near future and have run into a problem. Where the PCs will be kept (in a cubby-hole) is exactly 7" wide. All the black (management wants black) ATX cases that I've seen are wider than that with the exception of a CodeGen at NewEgg. I got 2 of them to test out how well they'd work out. The power supply is flaky on both of them and the case has several major design flaws. (For example, if you put an extra fan in the back to exhaust the air, the side won't close completely because the edge of the case closes on the screw. )

Anybody know of a descent narrow ATX case with a good 300-350 watt power supply that's black and under $60 from a good retailer? I have another one from NewEgg that's beautiful (looks good and no design flaws) and has a nice tight PSU for only $35, but it's over 8" wide. I strongly prefer NewEgg, but will consider other retailers if they're rated well.

[no1_vern]

Hi Ruler2112,

Dell optiplex looks good if you are willing to buy whole computers instead of making them inhouse. Both the gx270, nad sx270(cnet editors choice) might be good choices : http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=04&l=en&s=bsd

Enlight looks good : http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...=32790&_LOC=US


Found it from this list (froogled) :

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?sc...+-shuttle+-kit

Good luck

[Ruler2112]

We have several OptiPlex's, but they suck to work on as nothing in them is standard. (Have to go to Dell for everything.) Based on my experience with Dell's tech support, I'd like to stay with something that I can use generic parts on if something breaks.

That Enlight case looks good, but it's not black and the 180 watt PS is rather small. I *can* go with beige if I can't find a good black one, but management would very much prefer black cases.

Thanks for the ideas dude.