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Spigaw
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Hello people!

 

I have a computer dedicated to my videoprojector, but the tower is really big regarding the size of the shelf it sits on.

 

I have the following config (please see picture to have an idea about the size of the components):

  • FSP RAIDER II 550W

  • G.Skill RipJaws 4 Series 8 Go DDR4 2400 MHz CL17 (x2)

  • Noctua NH-L9i

  • ASRock H310M-ITX/AC

  • Intel Core i3-9100F

  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC

  • Noctua NF-P12 Redux-1300 (x2)

  • Some generic Samsung 2,5" SSD

 

Can you tell which case is the best for this config, knowing that I'm looking for the smallest possible without running into too much hassle while cramming all my stuff inside of it?

 

Oh and BTW, I know, my cable management could use some tidying up. I'll do that when I get a new case 🤗

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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25 minutes ago, Spigaw said:

Hello people!

 

I have a computer dedicated to my videoprojector, but the tower is really big regarding the size of the shelf it sits on.

 

I have the following config (please see picture to have an idea about the size of the components):

  • FSP RAIDER II 550W

  • G.Skill RipJaws 4 Series 8 Go DDR4 2400 MHz CL17 (x2)

  • Noctua NH-L9i

  • ASRock H310M-ITX/AC

  • Intel Core i3-9100F

  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC

  • Noctua NF-P12 Redux-1300 (x2)

  • Some generic Samsung 2,5" SSD

 

Can you tell which case is the best for this config, knowing that I'm looking for the smallest possible without running into too much hassle while cramming all my stuff inside of it?

 

Oh and BTW, I know, my cable management could use some tidying up. I'll do that when I get a new case 🤗

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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it is good that you have a small profile cooler but you will need  to find a smaller power suply .......give me a minute,.........

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4 hours ago, IamA-kid-LEARNING said:

give me a minute,.........

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Hmm....

 

Well anyways, if you keep the ATX psu, your smallest case probably would be the Silverstone SG13B @Fasauceome

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might look something like this:

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PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor Purchased For $0.00
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler Purchased For $0.00
Motherboard ASRock H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard Purchased For $0.00
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory Purchased For $0.00
Storage Samsung 860 Evo 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Purchased For $0.00
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card Purchased For $0.00
Case Silverstone SG13 V2 Mini ITX Tower Case $47.92 @ Amazon
Power Supply FSP Group 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  
Case Fan Noctua NF-P12 redux-1300 PWM 54.32 CFM 120 mm Fan Purchased For $0.00
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $47.92
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-05 16:06 EDT-0400  

 

 

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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1 hour ago, TVwazhere said:

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Hmm....

 

Well anyways, if you keep the ATX psu, your smallest case probably would be the Silverstone SG13B @Fasauceome

oh.....sorry dude 😂😅 i am really sorry i......i tottaly forgot about it 

anyway what i whanted to say is that you can fit your build in something  like this

 

 Lian-Li TU150WX

On Amazon: https://geni.us/x5Fpk3o

On Newegg: https://geni.us/jHSiw

 

and this

 

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ooops wrong person !!!!
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3 minutes ago, Spigaw said:

Thank you guys, you’re doing an incredible job! So if I buy the SG13, everything is guaranteed to fit in?

make sure you quote us so we can see your responses

 

yeah, it'll fit, since the Raider Ii is well within the size limit of the SG13

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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6 hours ago, IamA-kid-LEARNING said:

it is good that you have a small profile cooler but you will need to find a smaller power suply .......give me a minute,.........

hey judjing from the photoes your curently case is a COOLER MASTER q300l

is it a good case??? 

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39 minutes ago, IamA-kid-LEARNING said:

hey judjing from the photoes your curently case is a COOLER MASTER q300l

is it a good case??? 

It's very good for $50, it has one case fan included, and rotatable front I/O.

 

7 hours ago, Spigaw said:

Hello people!

 

I have a computer dedicated to my videoprojector, but the tower is really big regarding the size of the shelf it sits on.

 

I have the following config (please see picture to have an idea about the size of the components):

  • FSP RAIDER II 550W

  • G.Skill RipJaws 4 Series 8 Go DDR4 2400 MHz CL17 (x2)

  • Noctua NH-L9i

  • ASRock H310M-ITX/AC

  • Intel Core i3-9100F

  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC

  • Noctua NF-P12 Redux-1300 (x2)

  • Some generic Samsung 2,5" SSD

 

Can you tell which case is the best for this config, knowing that I'm looking for the smallest possible without running into too much hassle while cramming all my stuff inside of it?

 

Oh and BTW, I know, my cable management could use some tidying up. I'll do that when I get a new case 🤗

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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What's your budget?

 

SG13 is good, you can make your own case if you have a 3d printer or something, and if you buy an SFX or SFX-L PSU you can get the Cougar QBX:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3V648d/cougar-case-qbx

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7 hours ago, Spigaw said:

Hello people!

 

I have a computer dedicated to my videoprojector, but the tower is really big regarding the size of the shelf it sits on.

 

I have the following config (please see picture to have an idea about the size of the components):

  • FSP RAIDER II 550W

  • G.Skill RipJaws 4 Series 8 Go DDR4 2400 MHz CL17 (x2)

  • Noctua NH-L9i

  • ASRock H310M-ITX/AC

  • Intel Core i3-9100F

  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC

  • Noctua NF-P12 Redux-1300 (x2)

  • Some generic Samsung 2,5" SSD

 

Can you tell which case is the best for this config, knowing that I'm looking for the smallest possible without running into too much hassle while cramming all my stuff inside of it?

 

Oh and BTW, I know, my cable management could use some tidying up. I'll do that when I get a new case 🤗

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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These cases are the smallest
Dan Cases A4-SFX (needs an SFX PSU, and availability is a problem)

Skyreach 4 Mini (needs a DC-ATX PSU (HDPLEX 450W), and availability is still an issue)

"hi 911? my grandma is on the floor and shes not responding to anything"
"have you tried turning it off and on again?"

 

 

ding ding ding ding ding ding ding, di-di-ding

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Thank you everyone! I’ll consider the SG13 as it seems to be the most balanced solution for what I’m looking to do.

 

I think I’ll throw in an i5-9400F to replace my i3, prices seem to have dropped since I built this computer last year. Or something else if you have better ideas? @Fasauceome, anyone? 😁

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10 hours ago, Spigaw said:

Well here it is guys! I mounted everything and couldn’t be happier with the case. Thank you so much for your help! I post some gear porn in pictures for your eyes

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you defenatelly need better cable management cause such in a small case the airflow is really important .

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