B450 ITX System

GIGA-Man said:
Okay, I have had a chat with a few people at GIGABYTE.

If a forum thread is started and people post there GIGABYTE builds on here, we will share the best ones on our Facebook. We will also chose the best one and the winner will get a free prize. I will try and arrange something good, to rule out people just posting images of other systems, you will also need to mail [email protected] with a picture of the system and a copy of your invoice.

If it goes well, I will try and make it a regular feature on our social media and have some hardware as prizes... what do you all think?
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Ooohh! I'm planning a Gigabyte build for my daughter's birthday in August - she wants all the RGBzzz etc. Great idea
 
@Plec
@orbitalwalsh

Need advise on an ITX case that will fit the Hyper 212 Black Edition cooler?

Just opened my NZXT H200 package to discover it was full of scratches and dents, looked like Wolverine owned it!

Any good suggestions?
 
You don't want to exchange - the odds of Wolverine returning 2 cases of the same type would be very unlikely?

I like these for similar price - lines aren't as clean as the NZXT:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
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Note difference between Evolve/Enthoo - big intake fan at the front no rear outtake.​







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Plec said:
You don't want to exchange - the odds of Wolverine returning 2 cases of the same type would be very unlikely?

I like these for similar price - lines aren't as clean as the NZXT:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
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Note difference between Evolve/Enthoo - big intake fan at the front no rear outtake.​







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Phanteks Evolv ITX Glass Mini-ITX Case in black looks sweet, I was looking earlier at it on the Phanteks website.
 
Mr G said:
Phanteks Evolv ITX Glass Mini-ITX Case in black looks sweet, I was looking earlier at it on the Phanteks website.
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They're great value - and one of those cases that looks better in the flesh.

I'm considering, among others, the P660S Silent for my Ryzen build in July - but without window as silence (and lack of light) is key for me.
 
Plec said:
They're great value - and one of those cases that looks better in the flesh.

I'm considering, among others, the P660S Silent for my Ryzen build in July - but without window as silence (and lack of light) is key for me.
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I agree, think I'll order that on Thursday. Great price, judging by the images is that an SSD caddy on the back of the motherboard tray?
 
Mr G said:
That's the one! Also is the exterior all metal? It looks like the front section is plastic with a front metal cover?
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No, it's a mix (look at second review 40 seconds in) - the top, front fascia and side panels are painted metal (chassis is steel construction)- but if you look at the front surround, that is plastic as is the feet from the looks (again study video) - but the front panel, that slots within surround, is metal from review description and looks (the back of it is plastic for connection purposes).

I've worked on the larger models and they're more premium - the MATX version.
 
Plec said:
No, it's a mix (look at second review 40 seconds in) - the top, front fascia and side panels are painted metal (chassis is steel construction)- but if you look at the front surround, that is plastic as is the feet from the looks (again study video) - but the front panel, that slots within surround, is metal from review description and looks (the back of it is plastic for connection purposes).

I've worked on the larger models and they're more premium - the MATX version.
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Not sure that an ITX board would like that good in a MATX chassis, I do like the Phanteks case though and not sure if anything else will fit the bill for the system I have?

Unless there's something else I've not researched into yet?

I do appreciate the time you've given!

@Plec - Update!

I'm hoping the Hyper 212 Black Edition will fit,. The clearance from the fan to the memory might prove to be a tight fit, 1-2mm in clearance!

Any recommendations on an AIO just in case the cooler doesn't squeeze in?
 
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Mr G said:
@Plec - Update!

I'm hoping the Hyper 212 Black Edition will fit,. The clearance from the fan to the memory might prove to be a tight fit, 1-2mm in clearance!

Any recommendations on an AIO just in case the cooler doesn't squeeze in?
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Sorry, missed your edit.

Yes, the Team T-Force Night Hawk RGB Kit listed in your first post(?) will be very up close and personal with your CM evo - due to the ITX format. If they don't touch it won't be a problem - regardless of how small the gap - and airflow won't be an issue. But if they do make slight contact (again not a problem - as long as they're not exerting any force )you will run the risk of an annoying hum. Try it first?

As for AIOs i'm not their biggest fan (biased) as too many points of failure for my liking compared to simple air and comparatively noisier for same performance as quality air (Noctua/be quiet) - but i am in the minority camp and they certainly have there place in builds - ITX being one of them! It makes getting to components for maintenance a lot easier, plus can make a windowed cases look the part if set up properly.

Type comes down to budget - what do you want to spend (be quiet is my go to brand if asked to fit - but pricey)?

Personally, i would go 240mm for reducing noise under load - but 120mm is an option.

That all said - have you considered the Synthe SCMG-5100 Mugen 5 Rev.B? It's on a par with top end coolers at a very affordable price - and also has a stepped back design which accommodates most memory:

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yeah. 99% my next case unless another case comes out with better features before ryzen 3000 hits (reviews dependent)
 
@Plec - I've heard about Scythe in the past but never used or considered these coolers before? Thanks for the heads up, would this have sufficient clearance over the memory I've chosen?

@tamzzy - This case looks ace, does OcUK stock this and suitable for air coolers of 155mm?
 
@Plec - You got me sold on that cooler, will be ordering this Wednesday. I think I'm outside the return window on the Hyper 212 with OcUK?
 
Mr G said:
@Plec - I've heard about Scythe in the past but never used or considered these coolers before? Thanks for the heads up, would this have sufficient clearance over the memory I've chosen?
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This should help you visualise the cooler/placement better:


 
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