0-20k SFF/smaller than usual pc case need advice

Kestya

Kestya

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Hey guys, have been out of the PC building game for years now. My last PC case was a gigantic matrexx 55 mesh. Looking forward to making a new PC build with something smaller in mind while still having compatibility with atx PSUs and being able to potentially fit in a 5070 with an air cooled 9800x3D. Priority would be noise first and then temperatures. Aesthetically I dont have any preferences
 
enc0dex264 said:
CH160 is the best case for your usecase.. can fit big air coolers like the nhd15 + a atx supply upto 140mm long and a 305mm long gpu and most importantly is cheap af.
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Looks awesome. Is there a slot for fans under the GPU or is it not needed? I guess optimal setup would be 1 fan at the front and 1 at the back?
 
Another option is Galax Rev-03. It is around 22 liters and can fit microATX motherboard and ATX power supply. Zeb Woodan is the same case rebranded by Zebronics. IIRC the original case design was SAMA IM01.

Although CH160 is a good case but it is around 20 liters and can't fit mATX motherboards. mITX motherboard are much more costly and the selection is very limited too.
 
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AlphaSkull said:
See i would suggest you multiple. But big brands like lian li wont send stocks if u planning on 1 .SFF is hard to find and needs a lot of research.
MATX options are more like Asus Prime AP 201 , DC ch360, dan a3, SS fara h1m
MITX options NR200P, Corsair 2000D, cougar qbx, gamdias e2, DC CH170,
many more
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I really love the ch160 especially with its carry handle lol. Sadly it needs a mitx mobo like John said and that kinda kills off any savings to be had going with the case. I'm looking for a mAtx mobo compatible case which would also fit ATX PSUs and a 5070. I dont mind paying up to 12k if the build experience is really smooth.

What do you mean by they won't send stocks? Is that for really tiny cases? I dont need those, Im happy with an matx case
 
I was searching for a MATX case. see if this is useful for you
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AlphaSkull said:
See i would suggest you multiple. But big brands like lian li wont send stocks if u planning on 1 .SFF is hard to find and needs a lot of research.
MATX options are more like Asus Prime AP 201 , DC ch360, dan a3, SS fara h1m
MITX options NR200P, Corsair 2000D, cougar qbx, gamdias e2, DC CH170,
many more
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All great options. I have worked with the AP201 and it's an excellent case if you are ok with bigger size. Great cooling and build flexibility.
The NR200P actually supports boards beyond ITX as long as it's within 244 x 226 mm. It also supports ATX PSUs with the help of a 3D printed bracket. I have just commenced a build with one I picked up in the forum itself for a very reasonable price.
 
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roadrash99 said:
Add Ant Esports Box C Air to the options. Recently found out about it, it's basically a small matx case like Sama IM01/Zeb Woodan/Galax Rev03 but with tempered glass and looks better.


If someone here is aware of any big negatives for this case let me know as I haven't researched too much, looks decent at first sight.
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I saw this personally I mean I could not see any cable management for this case which was a big bummer. I feel Deepcool ch160 is a better option for that price point
 
AlphaSkull said:
I saw this personally I mean I could not see any cable management for this case which was a big bummer. I feel Deepcool ch160 is a better option for that price point
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yeah but no MATX possible in CH160. ITX motherboards in India are too limiting as you often get just one choice per price segment.
ibose said:
It also supports ATX PSUs with the help of a 3D printed bracket.
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While a 3d printed bracket would be ideal, I have built in this case with the ATX PSU attached to the front with simple zip ties. It is more flexible in terms of placement than the bracket, and works perfectly fine.
 
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roadrash99 said:
While a 3d printed bracket would be ideal, I have built in this case with the ATX PSU attached to the front with simple zip ties. It is more flexible in terms of placement than the bracket, and works perfectly fine.
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To each it's own. Zip ties are fine if you know they are secure and tight enough for an item as heavy as a PSU. Personally I would stick to zip ties for fans and SSDs. There are multiple versions of the 3D bracket available so I printed a set each for the two positions I needed.
 
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