Mini ITX case for MSI GTX 1070

-Hotplate- · 17 May 2017 at 22:53

Hi
I am looking to build a gaming rig in as small a case as possible that will take my MSI 1070 which is 279mm long.
I had really set my mind on the SG13 by Silverstone but sadly it will not take my card.
So without going massive, what options do I have ?
thanks in advance,

Psypher5 · 18 May 2017 at 08:59

cut a hole in the front of the sg13?

Daaaveee · 19 May 2017 at 10:05

Depends what shape ITX case you're after? My wifes Silverstone Raven RVZ02 takes my MSI Gaming X 1070 with the removal of a small plastic corner bracket (2 screws), but obviously is a slim and tall case, rather than short and fat.

wywywywy · 19 May 2017 at 15:07

Yes the Gaming X can fit the SG13 with a bit of modding.

See here - http://www.overclock.net/t/1494564/silverstone-sugo-sg13-mini-itx-owners-club/2400_50#post_26017869

nade · 19 May 2017 at 18:09

I managed to get a Sentry case, that can support up to 305mm length cards. But placement of pcie power connectors seem hit and miss. But it's not generally available yet.
http://zaber.com.pl/sentry/

-Hotplate- · 21 May 2017 at 11:31

In the end I have ordered the Cougar QBX mini ITX case from here. It seems to tick all the boxes I had to tick. It's definitely bigger than I originally wanted. I was aiming at the SG13 size but everything I read said that wouldn't work. Gonna build next weekend

Narj · 25 May 2017 at 15:36

Looking forward to reading how you get on. I want to rebuild my gaming machine into a smaller case that can go in the living room but keep hitting brick walls when I look into it. I'd probably struggle to maintain my overclock.

-Hotplate- · 26 May 2017 at 13:49

-Hotplate- said:
In the end I have ordered the Cougar QBX mini ITX case from here. It seems to tick all the boxes I had to tick. It's definitely bigger than I originally wanted. I was aiming at the SG13 size but everything I read said that wouldn't work. Gonna build next weekend

This case is too small for my GFX and the bequiet AIO. So I am having to rethink despite taking a hacksaw to a new case, its no good.

JClarke · 13 Jun 2017 at 10:58

How about the Fractal Define Nano S?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/frac...o-s-mini-itx-case-black-window-ca-073-fd.html

Has enough room for the 1070 and good water cooling support (check graphics card still fits with a big radiator in it).

Also, looking at builds online, suggest you get a SFX-L PSU, otherwise the GPU doesn't get much room to suck in air.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silv...old-fully-modular-power-supply-ca-405-sv.html

HoneyBadger · 14 Jun 2017 at 19:57

Corsair 250D?

LePhuronn · 21 Jun 2017 at 17:19

HoneyBadger said:
Corsair 250D?

You might as well just step up to Micro ATX then if you're getting a case that ridiculously oversized.

HoneyBadger · 21 Jun 2017 at 19:52

LePhuronn said:
You might as well just step up to Micro ATX then if you're getting a case that ridiculously oversized.

Have you owned one? I have and it's not that badly sized when you consider what you can get inside it.
There are bigger cases, for example the NZXT Manta and the Caselabs Mercury S3!

LePhuronn · 22 Jun 2017 at 19:32

HoneyBadger said:
Have you owned one? I have and it's not that badly sized when you consider what you can get inside it.
There are bigger cases, for example the NZXT Manta and the Caselabs Mercury S3!

True, but I've been spoilt by a Silverstone Sugo SG05 with a GTX Titan, H60 strapped to an overclocked 2500K and 2 SSDs. Now granted I had to gain an extra inch length by cutting a hole in the case interior (front facia covers it so you can't tell), but for me it's 95% the perfect ITX case. You simply don't need to go any bigger really, so anything else is just ridiculous and wasted for my money.

I have an In Win 901 too and that's just ridiculously oversized with so much wasted space, but then I could've have modded 480mm of radiator space into otherwise

wonkytrout · 6 Jul 2017 at 01:18

Banging on but a Core V1 is perfect.. 285 gnu length and great airflow (I'm not an expert though).

GWANGY · 11 Jul 2017 at 11:45

Lian li q34 (in gold or red, pref)

Warbie · 11 Jul 2017 at 15:45

nade said:
I managed to get a Sentry case, that can support up to 305mm length cards. But placement of pcie power connectors seem hit and miss. But it's not generally available yet.
http://zaber.com.pl/sentry/

I love the look of these! The only thing putting my off is air flow with overclocking.