Smallest mITX Case Possible

[byalexandr]

So you all might know that I am into small cases. I was planning on making my own, but the costs appear to be way too high for my needs. I wanted a Dan Case A4 but the price tag of $230 is not only high but very far away as this case comes out around the beginning of 2016 (to the US I believe). What's a super small (I mean smaller than my SG05) and cheap(er) case that will house my 290 and whatever PSU I need to power it? No need for any extra fan slots, HDD cages etc. I have one 2.5" drive, and I plan on keeping it that way (I will be moving back to a 1TB SSD soon). If it barely clears my 290 or comes close enough, I can modify it to fit, I just need something incredibly small. Again, it has to be smaller than my SG05 and as cheap as possible too, although it can be more expensive, just not $150+ expensive. Thanks!

 

Edit: Jeez people, SMALLER!

[byalexandr]

290 is a reference card btw. I am fine with stock cooling or a Noctua NH-L9i, just keep the case as small as possible.

[TheRandomness]

SG13, GPU length may be a problem and you basically have to have a 120mm AIO for acceptable temps.

[byalexandr]

SG13, GPU length may be a problem and you basically have to have a 120mm AIO for acceptable temps.

SG13 is even bigger than my SG05.

[pagani123]

i dont know about smallest system possible but parvum cases look good 

[byalexandr]

i dont know about smallest system possible but parvum cases look good 

BIG ass case. I need something that is WAY smaller. Smaller than my SG05.

[TheRandomness]

SG13 is even bigger than my SG05.

I don't believe you...

What the fuck it is by about 0.7 litres internal volume..

[Padunkadunk]

CM Elite 110?

[TheRandomness]

CM Elite 110?

That will not fit a 10.5" graphics card.

[grayblizzard]

So you all might know that I am into small cases. I was planning on making my own, but the costs appear to be way too high for my needs. I wanted a Dan Case A4 but the price tag of $230 is not only high but very far away as this case comes out around the beginning of 2016 (to the US I believe). What's a super small (I mean smaller than my SG05) and cheap(er) case that will house my 290 and whatever PSU I need to power it? No need for any extra fan slots, HDD cages etc. I have one 2.5" drive, and I plan on keeping it that way (I will be moving back to a 1TB SSD soon). If it barely clears my 290 or comes close enough, I can modify it to fit, I just need something incredibly small. Again, it has to be smaller than my SG05 and as cheap as possible too, although it can be more expensive, just not $150+ expensive. Thanks!

the new node

[Curufinwe_wins]

ewww reference 290 and you want to go ssf?

[byalexandr]

ewww reference 290 and you want to go ssf?

I'm already SFF I want something even smaller.

[byalexandr]

the new node

too big

 

sry m8

[GlassBomb]

One of the better mITX cases that I know of is the nCase M1. It's a tad pricey at $185. But it's a dang nice for what you can do with it.

 

https://www.ncases.com/

[byalexandr]

One of the better mITX cases that I know of is the nCase M1. It's a tad pricey at $185. But it's a dang nice for what you can do with it.

 

https://www.ncases.com/

The point is to go smaller not bigger.

[GlassBomb]

The point is to go smaller not bigger.

 

If you want smaller, then you may have to ditch the 290. And go with something like a R9 Fury Nano, or the mITX variant of the GTX 970.

 

It's tough to go much smaller, since a limitation on how small they can make the cases is the actual physical size of the components.

[dizmo]

If you truly want to go small, you'll have to ditch that 290. Period.

Get something like a Fury Nano or an ITX card.

 

The FT03 Mini is tiny. Tall, but a small footprint.

[byalexandr]

If you want smaller, then you may have to ditch the 290. And go with something like a R9 Fury Nano, or the mITX variant of the GTX 970.

 

It's tough to go much smaller, since a limitation on how small they can make the cases is the actual physical size of the components.

Nuh uh. 290 is my prized possession.

[byalexandr]

If you truly want to go small, you'll have to ditch that 290. Period.

Get something like a Fury Nano or an ITX card.

 

The FT03 Mini is tiny. Tall, but a small footprint.

Hmm... Actually the FT03 isn't that bad of a chassis. Still kinda big, but I'll put it on the list.

[byalexandr]

If you want smaller, then you may have to ditch the 290. And go with something like a R9 Fury Nano, or the mITX variant of the GTX 970.

 

It's tough to go much smaller, since a limitation on how small they can make the cases is the actual physical size of the components.

[MatthewEnderle]

I'm using a NCASE M1 with a XFX 390

 

[Curufinwe_wins]

I'm already SFF I want something even smaller.

Reference 290 is bad. Like historically bad.

 

I think cube cases look stupid and don't know how anyone could like them.

 

Node 202 would be a case to get btw. 

 

Just looked it up its 10.2 L but still looks smaller than that.

[byalexandr]

my point is the reference 290 is already dogshit and terribad in every possible way and you want to make it even more starved for air? EWWWWWW

 

 

Node 202 would be the case to get btw. Even though it may have a larger volume (which IDK if it does), it is an upright tower so it won't seem as big as that ultra fugly case you are using now (or all the stupid as fuck square-faced itx cases)

:'( Calling my 290 terrible... What a rude comment. And calling my SG05 ugly... You haven't even seen my build log...

[Curufinwe_wins]

:'( Calling my 290 terrible... What a rude comment. And calling my SG05 ugly... You haven't even seen my build log...

290 reference is awful. FACT. SG05 is ugly. OPINION

 

repeated information

 

But yea the Node 202 is slightly smaller while being the mini-tower type which imho makes it look even smaller than it is.

 

Also that A4 would take no effort to make on your own. Just literally take the pics you have and start building. It's a super simple design.

[TheRandomness]

my point is the reference 290 is already dogshit and terribad in every possible way and you want to make it even more starved for air? EWWWWWW

Node 202 would be a case to get btw. Even though it may have a larger volume (which IDK if it does), it is an upright tower so it won't seem as big as that ultra fugly case you are using now (or all the stupid as fuck square-faced itx cases)

Just looked it up its 10.2 L but still looks smaller than that.

Your point is that that entire post was an opinion, and the op has a different opinion. @byalexandr have a look on Silverstone's website about the milo series, other than that I don't think there are any cases similar to the SG05 at similar prices.

Technically the reference 290 is better in this situation because all the heat is exhausted out of the case and not everywhere inside it