Shortest Height Case in which a Noctua NH-U14S Cooler Fits

LikeDaddy · August 17, 2016

What is the shortest ( height ) case that can accommodate a Noctua NH-U14S cppu cooler (165mm tall)?
The motherboard is a mini-ITX.

007agentHP · August 17, 2016

fractal design core 500

LikeDaddy · August 21, 2016

The Antec ISK600 case specification indicates a height of 7.68 inches (195mm), and the case is listed for $33 at Fry's. However, since the case is "store pick-up only" at Fry's, the Fractal Design Core 500 was purchased for this build.

The following list exhibits some random notes associated wiith this topic.

Fractal Design Core 500 = 9.8" W x 8.4" H x 15" D
   250 x 213 x 380 mm, 19.5 liters
Silvertone SG09 & SG10 = 8.7" W x 11.6" H x 14" D
   220 W x 295 H x 354mm D, 23 liters
CoolerMaster HAF Stacker 915F = 8.9" W x 9.7" H x 22.7" D
   228 x 248 x 578mm
Antec ISK600 = 10.2" W x 7.68" H x 14.5" D
   260mm (W) x 195mm (H) x 369mm (D)
CaseLabs Nova X2M = 9.06" W x 15.63"H x 16.69" D
   230mm W x 397mm H x 424mm D

If you are geographically close to Fry's, that $33 Antec ISK600 case is an excellent buy.