I would like a smaller LIGHTER case...

Guru · 7 Dec 2018 at 16:21

Hi all,

I have the following:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/detail/index/sArticle/67698

With a 1080ti

In this case:

http://nanoxia-world.com/en/product...1-rev.-b/206/deep-silence-1-rev.-b-dark-black

The case is good... and quiet... but huge and VERY heavy.

It's a pain to lug about to LANs etc.

Does anyone know what is the smallest case I can cram all of this into without having terrible airflow?

I'm massively out of date.

Cheers,

Alex

ExoMale · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:03

probably not much better, but this maybe?

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Silverstone Grandia GD09 Home Theatre Server Case - Black (SST-GD09B)= £74.99

Total: £85.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)

your trouble is you have an ATX board, if you had a mini itx or micro atx then theres plenty of smaller cases that would fit the bill and be ideal for LAN parties.

Armageus · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:10

Something like:
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Raijintek Thetis Aluminium ATX Cube - Black Window= £86.99

Total: £98.09 (includes shipping: £11.10)

Or the RioToro 1080 are probably about as small as you can get for a Full ATX motherboard:
https://www.riotoro.com/cr-1080

Kurgen · 10 Dec 2018 at 22:24

maybe something like this. mesh front and top for plenty of fans, acrylic window, so not heavy

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Fractal Design Focus G Midi-Tower Case - Black Window= £49.99

Total: £60.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)

ExoMale · 11 Dec 2018 at 10:47

Armageus said:
Something like:
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Raijintek Thetis Aluminium ATX Cube - Black Window= £86.99

Total: £98.09 (includes shipping: £11.10)

Or the RioToro 1080 are probably about as small as you can get for a Full ATX motherboard:
https://www.riotoro.com/cr-1080

wow i did not expect to see atx cases of that size in a tower like form, that linked one is certainly nice

350*188*380mm this is my case size and m-atx, so these 2 cases are impressive..

Guru said:
Hi all,

I have the following:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/detail/index/sArticle/67698

With a 1080ti

In this case:

http://nanoxia-world.com/en/product...1-rev.-b/206/deep-silence-1-rev.-b-dark-black

The case is good... and quiet... but huge and VERY heavy.

It's a pain to lug about to LANs etc.

Does anyone know what is the smallest case I can cram all of this into without having terrible airflow?

I'm massively out of date.

Cheers,

Alex

just another thought on the subject, i dont know how your Lan parties etc go and how much demand you need, but have you thought of maybe making a smaller form factor computer to use just for such events?

Quartz · 11 Dec 2018 at 14:07

Guru said:
It's a pain to lug about to LANs etc.

How much are you willing to spend? Are you willing to get an ITX motherboard? Are you willing to drop overclocking?

At one point many years ago I too got fed up with lugging a huge PC around so got myself a Shuttle XPC. These days I'd get myself a Dan A4 or Bitfenix Prodigy ITX depending upon budget. I haven't been to a LAN do in nearly a decade, though.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Cube Case - Midnight Black= £74.99
1 x Dan Cases A4-SFX V3 Mini-ITX Gaming Case - Black= £209.99

Total: £296.68 (includes shipping: £11.70)

The Bitfenix case has the advantage of handles which make it easier to move; the Dan A4 is, of course, incredibly small.

You might be better off buying a small suitcase and lining it with foam. Then, when you want to go to a LAN meet you put the PC in the suitcase and carry it that way.

Guru · 30 Jan 2019 at 12:54

I built a little trolley for the case so I can drag it about lol

But I have arthritis and my wrists are sore so I'd like something lighter.

I'd be up for changing motherboard and dropping overclocking if I could still fit my 1080ti in there

But I'd have no idea what mobo to get.

UnworthyBean · 30 Jan 2019 at 12:58

Quartz said:
The Bitfenix case has the advantage of handles which make it easier to move; the Dan A4 is, of course, incredibly small.

I realise this is originally a 2 month old thread but thought I'd add this.

I wouldn't be comfortable using them as actual handles if you've got anything semi heavy in there as they don't really have any actual strength in them.

Quartz · 30 Jan 2019 at 13:04

I saw them being used as handles at Goodwood. But yes, if you've got a lot of stuff inside then why take the risk?

Guru · 5 Feb 2019 at 21:11

Armageus said:
Something like:
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Raijintek Thetis Aluminium ATX Cube - Black Window= £86.99

Total: £98.09 (includes shipping: £11.10)

Or the RioToro 1080 are probably about as small as you can get for a Full ATX motherboard:
https://www.riotoro.com/cr-1080

I really like both of those!

I don’t like the fact that you can see through both sides of the Thetis because you’ll see all the wires. The other problem I have is I use a 240mm rad and I’m not sure it will fit in either with an ATX board.

Guru · 5 Feb 2019 at 23:40

ah maaan looks like my GPU is 30CM and this case only fits 28cm

mikedigitales · 5 Feb 2019 at 23:46

Nzxt S340 might be a good cheapish option

drakulton · 6 Feb 2019 at 22:33

Or a corsair spec 03. 2 x 140mm fans in the front, good airflow and room for your card as well. About 50 squids.

Guru · 6 Feb 2019 at 22:50

Honestly.... that's not to my tastes at all... I want something sleek and clean looking tbh

Thanks for the suggestion tho

drakulton · 6 Feb 2019 at 22:54

Yeah, it looks like ****, but it does the job, there's a lot of plastic which makes it only 5kg.

Simon Belmont · 7 Feb 2019 at 12:57

I want to go small as well. I'm thinking about going itx SFF. I don't need a huge case anymore. A smaller footprint would be better for me.

I'm liking the Raijintek Ophion Evo. Don't know what the noise would be like in that case?

ruler545 · 14 Mar 2019 at 23:48

Just get the Thermaltake core v21 without a second thought if your goal is to move your pc here and there - Its great, has a very small footprint and has excellent space for all of your high end hardware needs, airflow is also great if you toss in a 200m good quality fan. STILL if it doesn't ring your bells then explore more or check here - https://appuals.com/best-micro-atx-cases-for-custom-pc-builds/ this is the only comparison I could find that is latest and has the best options for 2019 march.

orbitalwalsh · 15 Mar 2019 at 09:03

Guru said:
I really like both of those!

I don’t like the fact that you can see through both sides of the Thetis because you’ll see all the wires. The other problem I have is I use a 240mm rad and I’m not sure it will fit in either with an ATX board.

282mm card and 140mm PSU

more expensive but just as small - aluminium and glass as well