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I really want a small form factor computer, just pack as much power into the smallest case possible.

 

That's when I saw the NCASE M1!

 

I was wondering what your opinions on the case:

 

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  • cons

 It is only on sale for the next 12 days and it costs $205. http://ncases.com/

 

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Pro: It's badass.

 

Cons: Limiting in what you can do. Might have trouble with some things like graphics cards (I haven't looked at the actual size of it). No possibility of watercooling really lol.

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Pros:  Fits good hardware. Can be liquid cooled with limitations.

Cons: Fairly expensive. Not available for quite a while.

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Pros:  Fits good hardware. Can be liquid cooled with limitations. Very Small.

Cons: Fairly expensive. Not available for quite a while.

Shit, I hit quote instead of edit. If neither of the cons bother you then looks like a good idea.

Sorry for double post.

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Pro: Same as @WorldDominator

 

Many cons: Limits expandability, very few cooling options, limited ATX power supply support, overpriced, long graphics cards may struggle, etc.

 

I think you should look into other options, such as the soon to be released BitFenix Prodigy M or the Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced, which is 1/4 the price and only slightly larger.

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Pro: Same as @WorldDominator

 

Many cons: Limits expandability, very few cooling options, limited ATX power supply support, overpriced, long graphics cards may struggle, etc.

 

I think you should look into other options, such as the soon to be released BitFenix Prodigy M or the Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced, which is 1/4 the price and only slightly larger.

What if all I need is a single graphics card (up to 3 slot cooler).

I would use the Swiftech H220 and an air cooled gpu.

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What if all I need is a single graphics card (up to 3 slot cooler).

I would use the Swiftech H220 and an air cooled gpu.

 

I stand corrected, but the NCASE M1 in my opinion is still overpriced.

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It's being manufactured by Lian Li, apparently.

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People who say graphics cards may be a problem it fits 12in cards. Also you can put a 120mm fan on the bottom of the case so if you use a blower fan the temps should be nice.

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