Looking for a small case

[yaindrop]

Hi everyone! This is my first post here, and I know this question has been asked for a thousand times, but I really need some advises.

I'm looking for a very small case because I'm going to carry it with my backpack while travelling. I have already found some candidates but I think they are still imperfect.

 

Here are my requirements:

1. dimensions: (L,H,W) < (350mm(14''), 310mm(12''), 160mm(6''))

2. ITX compatibility (mATX can be even better, but I have not found any mATX candidates )

3. 250mm(10'') GPU compatibiity

4. SFX PSU compatibiity

5. 3.5'' HDD compatibiity

 

The candidates I found are:

1. Ncase M1

It's the only case that meets all my requirements, but it's a little big for an ITX case. Since I'm now using a mATX board, it would be great if I can get a mATX case within my dimension requirement.

2. Dan A4-SFX

This case is notably smaller than the Ncase M1, but it does not support 3.5'' HDD, and it's low CPU cooler clearance makes me worry about the temperature.

 

I'm now planning to go for the Ncase M1. I'm wondering whether there are any other choices that are worth considering? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you!

[Crunchy Dragon]

Fractal Design Node 202 should fit in a backpack...

[yaindrop]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Fractal Design Node 202 should fit in a backpack...

Thank you for pointing it out! I did considered Node 202, but it have the same disadvantages as the A4-SFX's while being larger than my length and height requirements. The only advantage of it is the price...

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, yaindrop said:

Thank you for pointing it out! I did considered Node 202, but it have the same disadvantages as the A4-SFX's while being larger than my length and height requirements. The only advantage of it is the price...

Ah, missed that.

 

I personally never paid too much attention to specific dimensions when buying cases haha. Linus did a build in the Dancase, I don't remember hearing about temperature issues...

[TVwazhere]

2 hours ago, yaindrop said:

1. Ncase M1

It's the only case that meets all my requirements, but it's a little big for an ITX case.

I dont think I've heard anyone say that up until now. Clearly you've never seen a Fractal Design Nano, NZXT H200i or Evolv ITX because the M1 makes those cases look like full towers!  Only case that I've heard of tyhats Smaller than the Ncase M1 and the C4-SFX is the Loque Ghost S1

 

MATX cases will be all but impossible in this size requirement. The board itself is 9.6" x 9.6"

[yaindrop]

7 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

I dont think I've heard anyone say that up until now. Clearly you've never seen a Fractal Design Nano, NZXT H200i or Evolv ITX because the M1 makes those cases look like full towers!  Only case that I've heard of tyhats Smaller than the Ncase M1 and the C4-SFX is the Loque Ghost S1

 

MATX cases will be all but impossible in this size requirement. The board itself is 9.6" x 9.6"

Thank you! I have never heard of Loque Ghost S1 before. I read its specs and found it very interesting, since it has a better CPU cooler clearance than A4-SFX. Too bad that it does not support 3.5'' HDD.