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AnGo21
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I want to buy a mini itx case and confused to settle for one among the following three:

 

1. Silverstone Raven (Third iteration )

2. Node 202

3. Sharkoon CA-I

 

A mini graphics card is not a major issue for me, however, weight is, as I need to move frequently. Help will be much appreciated.

 

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id get the node 202 because its the only one i wouldnt be ashamed of owning tbh. Silverstone one looks strange and the sharkoon one is just odd IMO. Node 202 is a decent case just dont use the included PSU because its shit

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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Just now, AnGo21 said:

Thanks @Bananasplit_00, I am already considering modular power supply and not the integrated one. Just confused about the dimension and size as Sharkoon is really compact and 2 kilo lighter that node 202

id still pick the node 202 but if weight is more important than an easy to bring format then the sharkoon does seem like a much better option

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

Spoiler

"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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silverstone sg13B is one of my all time favorite cases, such low volume. Otherwise, I recommend node 202. very stylish and sleek, with little space being taken up.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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Of those 3, probably Node 202. If you are going to be moving the system fairly often, maybe take a look at Silverstone ML08, as it comes with a handle.

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40 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

id get the node 202 because its the only one i wouldnt be ashamed of owning tbh. Silverstone one looks strange and the sharkoon one is just odd IMO. Node 202 is a decent case just dont use the included PSU because its shit

Well you've caught my interest, I'm currently running a Node 202 with the included PSU for my work PC. What issues is that included PSU known to have? Any threads I should be reading on the subject?

 

Personally I really like my Node 202, the fit and finish is really nice, nothing on the case feels cheap, and I'd definitely buy one again.

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4 hours ago, SALEEN961 said:

Well you've caught my interest, I'm currently running a Node 202 with the included PSU for my work PC. What issues is that included PSU known to have? Any threads I should be reading on the subject?

 

Personally I really like my Node 202, the fit and finish is really nice, nothing on the case feels cheap, and I'd definitely buy one again.

I just know it's known to be a bad powersupply, if you want to know more than that it's bad check out the PSU teir list thread in the powersupply subforum

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

Spoiler

"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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