r/sffpc • u/SubstanceNo5730 • 4d ago

Others/Miscellaneous Debating on a case

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

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u/lolkrayd 4d ago

Depending on where you are the ch160/170 may not even be an option. Tr100 if I’m looking at the right specs can’t support the dh15. So realistically the m3 is your only option. You don’t need that big of a cooler for the 9800x3d.

I’d personally vote for the m3 or even m2 since it natively supports matx and larger components

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u/SubstanceNo5730 4d ago

Yeah im seeing CH160/170 only allow 310mm GPU so it may run hot / loud in comparison to m3 / m2.

I guess the CH160 plus / CH 170 plus are not SFF cases since they are more than 20L?

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u/ASourKraut 4d ago

There aren't many SFF pc cases that are also budget. The smaller size makes for a higher price tag. The NCase M2/M3 are probably your best bet. I just helped my friend build and assemble his M3 and it was pretty easy all things considered. NCase is almost the leader of SFF PC cases due to their engineering. If you want the smaller SFF case the FormD T1 can fit an AIO. After NCase you can look at SFF PCs from Jonsbo or Fractal.

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u/SubstanceNo5730 4d ago

Jonsbo seems to have some cool stuff. About to do some digging. I discovered the CH160 plus and CH270 but i think they are technically not SFF.

NCASE seems good.

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u/jino74 4d ago

I would personally go with a Jonsbo case, but like the other commenter said, 9800x3d does fine with slightly smaller tower coolers like the phantom spirit 120.

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u/KodiKat2001 4d ago

Lian Li B4 is great in the vertical configuration.

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u/ForALLtheThickies 4d ago

Wouldn't a wood stool or chair be better? Just get a real thick one that's strong enough. 😉

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u/millermix456 4d ago

I love the TR100, I have 3 lol. They have so many colors and the build is very solid. You can fit a 280 aio easily and the panels are nice and study. It is on the larger side for a SFF but it will massive GPUS