Hi all. I've currently got a i7 8700, 4x8GB ram, 1080TI, 280mm AIO and an ATX motherboard in a massive Corsair case. I want to significantly reduce the size of the case, so have been looking at the NZXT H1, for which I'd need to buy a new motherboard. Are there any other, cheaper options, where I could keep my 280mm AIO and just swap motherboard/case? Some cheap(ish) motherboard recommendations would also be good! Thanks.
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There arent many if any ITX cases that'll take a 280mm AIO
I think the Corsair 280X which is Micro ATX if I remember rightly might take 280mm AIO
I think the Corsair 280X which is Micro ATX if I remember rightly might take 280mm AIO
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Pretty sure this case can, either at the top or the front if you swap out the 200mm fan for 2 x 140mm, you would also need to get rid of that cage thing in the front, but I think you'd probably have to get rid of that anyway for your GPU. http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ITX.html
How small do you want to go, and how much do you want to spend? There are only a few ITX cases out there with 280mm radiator support:
Streacom DA2
Sliger SM580, Cerberus, Cerberus X
Fractal Design Define S Nano
Lian Li PC-011 Mini (very large for ITX)
There are more that fit a 240mm rad. But even then, it's mostly larger or more expensive cases. If you were looking to spend less and still get something small, then I can only think of the Raijintek Ophion Evo and Cougar QBX. With more expensive cases like the Ncase M1, Loque Ghost S1, Nouvolo Steck, Sliger SM570, etc. you won't be saving anything (and there's every chance it'll cost more than the H1 after buying a new rad and PSU).
The H1 is a decent deal really. The vast majority of competing cases cost over £200 on their own.
Streacom DA2
Sliger SM580, Cerberus, Cerberus X
Fractal Design Define S Nano
Lian Li PC-011 Mini (very large for ITX)
There are more that fit a 240mm rad. But even then, it's mostly larger or more expensive cases. If you were looking to spend less and still get something small, then I can only think of the Raijintek Ophion Evo and Cougar QBX. With more expensive cases like the Ncase M1, Loque Ghost S1, Nouvolo Steck, Sliger SM570, etc. you won't be saving anything (and there's every chance it'll cost more than the H1 after buying a new rad and PSU).
The H1 is a decent deal really. The vast majority of competing cases cost over £200 on their own.
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ITX, Ryzen, and inexpensive? Good luck 
At current prices, the Gigabyte B450 is probably the best value unless you want the better VRMs offered by the MSI board. The Asus is just too expensive, and the Asrock just isn't as good in most areas (but it does have USB-C on the rear panel, if you care about that). There's a breakdown here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/9v20k7/am4_x470b450_itx_mb_comparison_table/
By the time the H1 is in stock, B550 will have been announced and may even be available, so that picture could change dramatically. Could be worth keeping an eye out for B450 price drops.
At current prices, the Gigabyte B450 is probably the best value unless you want the better VRMs offered by the MSI board. The Asus is just too expensive, and the Asrock just isn't as good in most areas (but it does have USB-C on the rear panel, if you care about that). There's a breakdown here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/9v20k7/am4_x470b450_itx_mb_comparison_table/
By the time the H1 is in stock, B550 will have been announced and may even be available, so that picture could change dramatically. Could be worth keeping an eye out for B450 price drops.