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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Jeff on August 29, 2011, 12:10:32 AM

Title: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Jeff on August 29, 2011, 12:10:32 AM

I needed a case for the FreeNas system that I just built so my beloved Sam Flex gave up it's Antec 3480. Now I am looking for something a little more special for the Sam440 Flex to go back in to. Prefer as small and quiet as possible slim line DVDR and Slim line (low-profile) video card I already have.

Any ideas for really cool small case for the baby?  needs to have a PS that works with the low wattage of the sam board.

Thanks, Sorry if this has been covered a million times already

Thanks,
Jeff

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Duce on August 29, 2011, 12:27:31 AM

I recently threw my SAM into this case.  It's nothing fancy, and perhaps a bit small for some, but the price was right and it works flawlessly.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4627627&CatId=3429

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Jeff on August 29, 2011, 12:32:28 AM

Sweet! I like it. Does the power supply work with the Flex Motherboard?  I have had trouble with some not working.

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Duce on August 29, 2011, 01:46:15 AM

Included PSU should work just fine with the flex.  Had zero issues with my 440 EP.

Only drawback about the case is it's only really any good for 1 HD/1 optical drive setups, but you could cram 2 2.5" HD's in it with a little effort.

I have a Lite-On SATA DVD-RW and SATA Patriot SSD in mine on the 440 EP, works well.

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: mfilos on August 29, 2011, 12:37:33 PM

I use an Apex MI-100 for my HTPC and it rox! Nice for the living room, and space for an 5.25 drive, and 2x3.5 drives!

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Jeff on September 05, 2011, 08:48:42 PM

How about this one? Even though this case is technically Mini-ITX it looks like the Sam Flex might just fit.

http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upload/image/q11/flyer.html

Title: Re: In search of the Perfect Sam 440 Flex case
Post by: Tripitaka on September 05, 2011, 11:17:47 PM

Quote from: Duce;656572

I recently threw my SAM into this case.  It's nothing fancy, and perhaps a bit small for some, but the price was right and it works flawlessly.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4627627&CatId=3429

I've been looking for a new PC case, that one looks just perfect if I can find an uprated psu to fit.  :)