Building a ITX PC for son at Uni

Apem · 26 Nov 2019 at 16:48

Hi im putting together a itx build for my son to use at uni and when he comes home. What im trying to find is something like a Laptop padded backpack to fit something the size of the Silverstone Raven RVZ03 / Fortress FTZ01 ect as it will be using a full size gpu.

Perhaps you have a better idea in a case ect thanks guys.

Regards
Apem

Apem · 27 Nov 2019 at 14:52

Any suggestions please?

random_matt · 27 Nov 2019 at 16:34

You can get stuff premade, cost more obviously.

Apem · 28 Nov 2019 at 01:48

Well ive got a few parts already so just need mobo, cpu and case but im trying to find something he can easily move the pc about in from uni to home and back ect on the train.

random_matt · 28 Nov 2019 at 04:37

https://www.theflightcasecompany.com/universal-pc-tower-and-desktop-computer-carry-bag
You can get them to build a bespoke one too, super expensive though.

Apem · 28 Nov 2019 at 07:47

Thanks but thats way to big and expensive why im doing itx build to hopefully get in a back pack or something for him

McPhee · 28 Nov 2019 at 11:27

The Silverstone cases are a lot larger than current laptops. The Fractal Design Node 202 is a closer match though, with a similar length and width to some gaming laptops. But it's still 2-3 times the thickness. You might find a large gaming backpack that can accommodate it though (could OCUK help on this given they stock both?).

Alternatively, you might find something used on eBay from back when laptops were a lot larger.

Or you could buy a regular bag or case and either buy or make foam inserts for it. Not hugely difficult to make TBH; there's some good guides on YouTube.

Apem · 28 Nov 2019 at 15:45

thanks m8

orbitalwalsh · 29 Nov 2019 at 10:30

managed to cram ATX into my silverstone tvz03

Gigabyte do have their eGPU enclosures but then you'd be having a laptop+ shoebox with GPU. they do include a carrier at least .

KraniX · 1 Dec 2019 at 15:30

Apem said:
Hi im putting together a itx build for my son to use at uni and when he comes home. What im trying to find is something like a Laptop padded backpack to fit something the size of the Silverstone Raven RVZ03 / Fortress FTZ01 ect as it will be using a full size gpu.

Perhaps you have a better idea in a case ect thanks guys.

Regards
Apem

A laptop roller case might be be a better bet when considering the weight. I got a small one for my wife when she was pregnant as this was easier for her when commuting than lugging a hefty laptop around.

Or he could just use a small airline size roller case, and padded out with some washing he will undoubtedly be bringing home would be good to go quite cheaply.

Quartz · 1 Dec 2019 at 16:19

Apem said:
Hi im putting together a itx build for my son to use at uni and when he comes home. What im trying to find is something like a Laptop padded backpack to fit something the size of the Silverstone Raven RVZ03 / Fortress FTZ01 ect as it will be using a full size gpu.

Take a look at the Shuttle XPC systems. They're small, compact, and the boxes in which they are packed are robust and I think (BICBW) that the boxes have handles. If not, they can be put in a standard grip bag

Avalon · 2 Dec 2019 at 01:24

Honestly lugging about even an SFF PC via public transport gets old pretty quickly. Depending on the course, a decent laptop would be a better shout, portable, can be used on the train etc. and a desktop at uni or at yours for gaming.