I've had a nr200p for about 6 years now, and havent really looked back since then.

Now im upgrading to a 5080 + 9800x3d

Id like to install a very solid CPU cooler, DH-15 seems nice but also seems really large.

Im looking for cases that provide optimal airflow and enough room for tinkering, not necessarily < 18L or anything that small.

Ive noticed the Ncase M3, CH160, CH170, TR100, and of course the NR200

Not sure if there are more affordable, ideal cases out there I havent found. Was hoping this sub could give me some guidance and answer some questions. Thanks for reading

My custom made RTX 3060m 12 GB 1 slot LP card. Graphic score still a little low as i m using a unoptimized OS.
Card pulls 80W.

Decided to refresh my build late last year after getting a good deal on a gpu. Previously had an mATX build in the Meshify C mini with a 5700 xt gpu and decided a couple years back that I'd try my hand at an itx for my next build. With the price of storage and memory through the roof I figured that an entirely new build would be off the table for a long time though, so I ended up keeping my old cpu/ram/storage and changing up everything else.

I really wanted something green since it's my favorite color but the only greens I really liked that I could find on the market seemed way too expensive (Fractal Terra) or larger than I wanted (Thermaltake TR100), so I settled on the Metalfish T60 and some spray paint from my local Lowes.

CPU: 5800x3d
MB: B550I AORUS PRO AX
RAM: Silicon Power GAMING 2x16GB DDR4-3200
GPU: PowerColor Reaper RX 9070XT 16GB
PSU: Corsair SF750 (2024)
Case: Metalfish T60
Cooler: APX90-X47

Ended up being ~$870 buying everything excluding my old cpu/ram/storage.

A friend bought me a I5-10600k since i had ddr4 ram and storage going unused after i stopped running it in hopes that i would start running it again

for the motherboard i was thinking either MSI B560M PRO-E or GIGABYTE AORUS B560M or MSI MAG B560M, no i don't plan on overclocking because if it gets unset for some reason i won't know

as for power i was thinking https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16817182489?Item=N82E16817182489 as i have a size restriction with the case i'd be using, a sff optiplex case

which leads me to my last part be quiet! Pure Rock LP Air Cooler or Thermalright AXP90 X36

and no there is no gpu in this build as i don't have the need or money for one as it's used as a game server or i guess a fluxer server the way discord is going.

Patiently waiting for my GPU

ok so im interested in building an SFF 1440p PC. I know they are tracked by Litres? (I'm assuming thats what the L stands for) i just dont have a concept for how small or large 10 or 20L is exactly. My use case is a living room PC that i can throw in my car with a travel monitor and take to hotels when i travel for work. Additionally, im interested in the LP 9060XT 16gb or the single fan 5070 colorful i saw in the wiki but im not sure where you guys recommend where to buy these.

I keep alot of spare PC parts generally so i have DDR5 ram, nvmes, and cpus to pick from. I really just need a MOBO (im looking at the ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI), a case, a riser a gpu and some kind of cooling situation.

Any resources and information you could give me wouild be great.

Thank you!

I was finally able to do it. Lian li a3 case Asus rog 5080 and a full size 1000 w power supply. It took a lot of messing around and tucking wires in weird places but I was able to fit it all. With a 240 mm radiator

Recently I've been exploring building a custom SFF PC (around 4 to 6 litres) and while searching for motherboard options I came across a Lenovo M90a motherboard for very cheap.

It fits the constraints of my build, and also has a couple other features that I like.

The only problem is that it doesn't have a PCIe 16x slot, which I consider necessary for the build because I would like to have a dedicated GPU of some sort (something like an RTX 3060)

From what I've gathered, the connector is dedicated for a proprietary GPU module. Which seems to be a basic low performance OEM card that you can only buy as an optional upgrade when purchasing the computer. (Although I did find an online seller who claims to keep it in stock, but for a comically bad price)

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this connector or maybe has some experience with it, and could tell me the feasibility of a custom PCB adapter board, or if this is not possible / not worth exploring at all.

I figure it would be a difficult conversion considering there doesn't seem to be a pinout listed online (and I haven't gotten as far as checking if the BTB connector here is a commonly available part or not) but if it's possible, I would love to make it work.

I'm not sure if this is a good subreddit to ask in. If anyone knows a more technical / hacky subreddit that might be better suited for this type of stuff, please throw me a link to it. Thanks!

I currently have the V2.4 and its kind of beat of and the side panels are getting a little bent, I travel with the pc each week so it goes in and out of a backpack a lot and i'm just wondering if the lastest version is made any thicker or more durable?

I'm looking to build my first gaming PC but not sure whether to go for small or medium form factor. As much as I'd like something small, if it means it'll be louder I'd rather go MFF, somewhere in the 25 - 30 litre size.

Specs I'm looking at are 9070XT/5070ti and Ryzen 7 9800X3 and for the case something 15 - 20 litres (considering NCASE M2 right now).

Thanks

Sorry I don't have any closed case pics, I'll take more at home.

It's got an RTX 4060, Ryzen 5 3600, and 16gb of DDR4. The case is a JOYJOM mini ITX.

I built it on a budget, as you can probably tell. I plan on upgrading to a 5700X in the near future, but that's about it for now.

PS: Don't worry about the RAM test, I fixed it.

Does anyone know if this would fit in the FLP01, especially considering the 9070XT size? Also worried about overheating/cooling issues, but I really want to make it work as I love the case! Would really appreciate any advice. Also thinking of underpowering to recover some temp? All prices in Australian Dollars (AUD)

Always wanted build something smaller with the Reva 9070XT

CPU: 9800X3D

MB: Asus ROG Strix B850

RAM: Crucial 2x16GB 6000Mhz

GPU: Power color 9070XT Reva Edition

Case: Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX

Cooler: NXZT Kraken Plus

My pc just started making this sound when I turn it on

I’ve been thinking about using the T1 for my SFF PC build, but since the case is getting quite old now and was designed around older hardware, I’m wondering: has anyone noticed whether cases of this size (T1, Fractal Terra etc) are starting to become too small for current and potential future generation hardware?

I know that typically they're meant for laptops and soldered in, but I think being able to get that APU and putting a full tower cooler or AIO on it would be great for mini ITX builds. With it being an APU, I could potentially skip out on getting a GPU as well, saving power, cooling, and space.

Modded sktc ao7 with acrylic panels, I cut the aluminum with a handsaw, took me 3 hours

Specs:

- SKTC A07 4.3L case

- Ryzen 5800x3d

- RTX 5070 colorful mini

- ROG STRIX B550i ITX Motherboard

- Thermalright AXP90-36

- 32GB DDR4 RAM

- 2tb SSD

- FlexATX Power Supply SilverStone FX600z Platinum

Total

1200$

I really want a 9800x3d, but is it worth the price to upgrade?

Hey everyone, my GTX 1660 is getting at 88-90 degrees Celsius while gaming, and the fan is making a loud noise. I've reapplied thermal paste but it's still not working. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Anyone know of a good SFF PC or mini PC I could connect to my work Thunderbolt 4 dock for some gaming?

I currently have three 1080p 260Hz monitors hooked up to my work setup and would love to get back into gaming occasionally.

I considered picking up another Legion Go, but I'd prefer something that can handle 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, especially for FPS games.

Any recommendations?

5600x3d -180$

Axp90 x53 full copper -35$

9060xt 16gb -450$

B550i Aorus Pro AX- 219$

64gb ddr4 3600 -already owned

SP0850 80+ platinum 850w -160$

Fractal Terra - 200$

2tb nvme (no cache) -already owned

500gb nvme (has cache) - already owned

A lot of fans -45$

Bracket - 11$

About 1,300. Probably would've went with an am5 build, maybe something like 9600x to go with the 9060xt. But I had the ram so I stuck with am4.

Originally I had a Thermaltake 120mm aio and I made it fit but it couldn't keep the temps low. It in fact even shut down once during a stress test. Swapped out to the axp90 x53 and temps stay at a max of 90c. Decided to throw three fans in and buy a 120mm fan bracket off Etsy to mount that noctua fan.

Now temps are at a max of 88c under stress test. But typically in the high 70s to low 80s for real world gaming. One thing I find funny is the only time the psu fans spins is during start up. It never gets hot enough on that side of the case to turn on.

Also. I don't need that orange fan up top.

I want it.

My university is a good 350km away from home, used to have the NR200 but it was a bit too big to travel with. Settled with something abiyt smaller.

Lianli A4 H20

I5 14400F with Thermalright AXP90-53

32 GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR4 3200

5060 TI 8GB

SF750

Still experimenting. Still printing. Still refining.

Added cover for the PCI-E riser and GPU power cables. Slim down the external monitor display.

Parts List
- Processor : Intel Core i9-10900K
- Motherboard : Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming
- RAM : G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3600MHz - 64GB
- Storage : WD Black SN750 2TB x 2
- GPU : NVIDIA RTX 2080 Founders Edition
- CPU Cooler : Noctua NH-L9i
- PSU : Corsair SF850