[mythtv-users] "small" mATX case that can still hold a full PCI card?

[R. G. Newbury]

On 02/26/2010 12:24 AM, Dan Armbrust wrote:
> What is the smallest case that folks have found that can still handle
> a full PCI card?
>
> The smallest one I can find is one of these -
> http://www.nmediapc.com/htpc1000.htm
>
> Dimensions (according to them):
>
> Case: 17"(W) x 5.4"(H w/ feet) x 16.3"(D w/ panel)
> Metal Chassis: 17"(W) x 5.1"(H) x 15.4" (D)
>
> It still shows the case as being 5.1" tall.  If Wikipedia is right, a
> PCI card should only be 4.2", including the pci connector.  So it
> seems like it should be possible for there to be a shorter case... (I
> know, not much differences, but I have a shelf height issue I'm trying
> to work around)
>
> Also, this seems way wider than I need... Micro ATX is what, 9.6" x 9.6".
>
> Any suggestions?

Morex 2766   about 11.5" square by 2.5" high, 2 PCI slots.
Or Casetronic C137 or C158 about the same size
Or Casetronic C146 rackmount style only 1.75" high but 19"x15" footprint.
All of them use a riser card.

Geoff

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