This is all I found in like 10 minutes of searching:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BLACK-DESKTOP-PC- … MsAAOSw6n5Xq7z0

sgraffite wrote:

This is all I found in like 10 minutes of searching:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BLACK-DESKTOP-PC- … MsAAOSw6n5Xq7z0

$150 with shipping YIKES! That case looks like it has paint bubbles too.

I would actually be happy with a black ATX (desktop) case, if my motherboard fits. A few years ago I could actually find them. Now all I see is the ITX form factor, when it comes to desktops - everything else is towers.

HEC used to sell one on newegg. Not sure if they do anymore. It goes in and out of stock EDIT: its the 7106bb and $44 in stock on newegg

Looks like the haf xb by coolermaster and the cm elite 360 may suit your needs

I did this not too long ago just to see how it looked. I was lucky to have a black CRT to finish the look. No I/O shield in the back and no integrated power/turbo buttons (or LED). But it was fun to put together for a quick photo. BTW, many older ATX cases have AT mounting holes, but they don't all line up with the motherboard. There was no support in the upper right corner of the motherboard, for example. Just had to be careful with mounting and inserting cards.

ODwilly wrote:

Looks like the haf xb by coolermaster and the cm elite 360 may suit your needs

Thanks, both cases look like they'd work. Do you know if there's anything slimmer height-wise? I really don't need all those extra drive bays. It just needs a spot for one CD-ROM and Floppy and be able to accommodate full-height ISA cards.

I edited my hec reply with the model number. Its 1mm thick steel even!

ODwilly wrote:

I edited my hec reply with the model number. Its 1mm thick steel even!

I have some HEC cases and like them a lot. However, the sideways 3.5" bays in the 7106bb makes me mental 🤣

It's like that case can't make up its mind.. desktop.. tower.. desktop.. tower

Thanks for looking. I know a solution like this is hard to find. If you can think of any others - let me know.

clueless1 wrote:

I did this not too long ago just to see how it looked. I was lucky to have a black CRT to finish the look. No I/O shield in the back and no integrated power/turbo buttons (or LED). But it was fun to put together for a quick photo. BTW, many older ATX cases have AT mounting holes, but they don't all line up with the motherboard. There was no support in the upper right corner of the motherboard, for example. Just had to be careful with mounting and inserting cards.

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I'm also using a vertical (tower) case at the moment but want to transition to a more classic looking, horizontal (desktop) case. Your case looks like the Antec cases I used back in the day 😀

I have one and agreed! You could always use a 5.25 in a drive adaptor to fix that. More 3.5s for hard drives that way! Oh and it has the mounting holes for AT

ODwilly wrote:

I have one and agreed! You could always use a 5.25 in a drive adaptor to fix that. More 3.5s for hard drives that way! Oh and it has the mounting holes for AT

I really like the looks of this one, although I could do without the front panel USB (probably not an option in 2016) and it's missing the 3.5" bay for my USB to Floppy converter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHO0MRK/

I could probably even remove all that side fan stuff (not going to need it on a 486) and put a nice plexiglass window there instead 😀

Oh i like that. Sikverstone makes good quality stuff. And you could take the fans out and use them in another oroject

simbin wrote:

I would actually be happy with a black ATX (desktop) case, if my motherboard fits. A few years ago I could actually find them. Now all I see is the ITX form factor, when it comes to desktops - everything else is towers.

Try HTPC chassis.

buy a white/beige AT case, some sand paper, some good cleaner, and a 3-4 spray paint cans, get the good stuff, and to top it off get a nice clear coat spray can.

First disassemble it
Next use a good degreaser or paint thinner on the metal parts, and good hot soapy water on the plastic
Next sand down the metal panted parts and get out any inperfections, you can even use bondo on it if there is a small dent
Next soapy water the metal parts
rinse all parts in hot water
Next paint in a cool dry area without wind if possible
Let dry and reassemble

Now you have a black case in your choose style.

For added you could tape off area's and make a design.

Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman wrote:

simbin wrote:

I would actually be happy with a black ATX (desktop) case, if my motherboard fits. A few years ago I could actually find them. Now all I see is the ITX form factor, when it comes to desktops - everything else is towers.

Try HTPC chassis.

Good idea

candle_86 wrote:

buy a white/beige AT case, some sand paper, some good cleaner, and a 3-4 spray paint cans, get the good stuff, and to top it off […]
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buy a white/beige AT case, some sand paper, some good cleaner, and a 3-4 spray paint cans, get the good stuff, and to top it off get a nice clear coat spray can.

First disassemble it
Next use a good degreaser or paint thinner on the metal parts, and good hot soapy water on the plastic
Next sand down the metal panted parts and get out any inperfections, you can even use bondo on it if there is a small dent
Next soapy water the metal parts
rinse all parts in hot water
Next paint in a cool dry area without wind if possible
Let dry and reassemble

Now you have a black case in your choose style.

For added you could tape off area's and make a design.

Unfortunately, I lack the proper tools, work area and skills necessary for a project like that.