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Need help choosing case for SFF Custom Loop build!

Paaaaanic

Hello! I've been wanting to start a SFF build for quiet a while now and I'm finally going through with it, but I need some help planning certain things. My setup's big focus will be on Streaming/Video Editing/3D Rendering which is why I want to go all out with as much power as I can fit into a small case. The graphics card I'll be using is a 3090 Founder's Edition with a EK Quantum Vector block and the processor I'll be using is a Ryzen 5950X. My original idea for a case was to use a SSUPD Meshlicious because it seemed to fit everything I needed with a 280mm radiator and I absolutely loved everything about it. However, I am worried about temps on a full loop using only a single 280mm radiator and wonder if I should go for a SFF case that allows for a dual loop. I know the NCASE M1 allows for up to two radiators and I've seen a few dual loops setups but I don't know if theres any other options that might be better or if I could just stick with the meshlicious even using a 280mm rad. Thanks for any help or suggestions 馃槃

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FormD T1 if you can get one in stock (can do dual radiators).

Louqe Ghost S1 with a large tophat on top and bottom (to accommodate dual radiators).

NR200P (readily available on Amazon and cheap ($100), lots of space (18L), can easily do dual radiators).

Winter One if you want to spend $400 USD on a case (can do dual radiators).

This Chinese case which Linus just did a video on today (can do dual radiators).

FormD T1 V1.1 Build

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 || Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Aorus Pro AX || RAM: 32 GB (2x 16 GB) 3,200 MHz CL16 Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 ||
GPU: EVGA GTX 950 SSC ACX 2.0聽|| Storage: 1x 128 GB Samsung PM851, 1x 256 GB Adata SU800, 1x 1 TB Crucial P5, 1x 2 TB Teamgroup MP34 ||
Case: FormD T1 V1.1 (Silver Panels/Black Mesh) || PSU: Corsair SF750 || Cooling: Noctua NH-L9a, 2x NF-A12x25

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3 hours ago, Aveniform said:

FormD T1 if you can get one in stock (can do dual radiators).

Louqe Ghost S1 with a large tophat on top and bottom (to accommodate dual radiators).

NR200P (readily available on Amazon and cheap ($100), lots of space (18L), can easily do dual radiators).

Winter One if you want to spend $400 USD on a case (can do dual radiators).

This Chinese case which Linus just did a video on today (can do dual radiators).

The Ghost S1 seems to be promising with its radiator support, but it doesnt have room for the reservoir + pump inside...

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12 hours ago, Paaaaanic said:

The Ghost S1 seems to be promising with its radiator support, but it doesnt have room for the reservoir + pump inside...

Fair enough. In any case, I wouldn't really recommend getting a new Ghost S1 nowadays, since most new GPUs all seem to be fat 2.5 or 3-slot cards which either don't fit inside the Ghost, or can't be properly cooled. I think the FormD T1 is your best bet, as expensive as it is - there's a reason why it's regarded as SFF endgame. A cheaper v1.1 T1 is coming out later this year, which is slightly bigger but promises both a sandwich-style layout as well as an Ncase M1 style traditional layout...

FormD T1 V1.1 Build

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 || Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Aorus Pro AX || RAM: 32 GB (2x 16 GB) 3,200 MHz CL16 Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 ||
GPU: EVGA GTX 950 SSC ACX 2.0聽|| Storage: 1x 128 GB Samsung PM851, 1x 256 GB Adata SU800, 1x 1 TB Crucial P5, 1x 2 TB Teamgroup MP34 ||
Case: FormD T1 V1.1 (Silver Panels/Black Mesh) || PSU: Corsair SF750 || Cooling: Noctua NH-L9a, 2x NF-A12x25

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