Case for 3 slot 9070XT

it will fit, if you look at the pics, instead of having the 5th slot, there is a heck load of space under the 4th slot (in essence that is the 5th slot)
the reason you want these kinds of cases is because this improves airflow around the gpu fans = cooler temps and ergo, quieter system

what you don't want/should avoid, is a properly 4-slot matx case with a mobo that has the x16 slot in the 2nd pcie position
in this case (haha pun), if the gpu is 3 slots thick, then the gpu fans will be slammed right up against the bottom of the case/psu shroud = no airflow = hot and noisy gpu
 
1) example of a 4 slot matx case: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-inspire-series-k6-argb-micro-atx-case-black-ca-047-kk.html
2) example of a 4 slot matx case but has bottom GPU ventilation: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/jonsbo-d32-std-tempered-glass-matx-mini-case-black-cas-jon-06775.html
3) example of a 5 slot matx case: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-dryft-mini-v2-micro-atx-case-cas-aer-00607.html

4) example of a mobo with the x16 slot at pcie position 1: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ddr5-micro-atx-motherboard-mot-gig-03566.html
5) example of a mobo with the x16 slot at pcie position 2: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...t-am5-ddr5-atx-motherboard-mot-msi-03372.html

best for gpu airflow (not comparing specific cases, just in general): combo 2+4, 3+4
acceptable compromises: combo 1+4, 2+5, 3+5
avoid: combo 1+5
 
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tamzzy said:
1) example of a 4 slot matx case: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-inspire-series-k6-argb-micro-atx-case-black-ca-047-kk.html
2) example of a 4 slot matx case but has bottom GPU ventilation: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/jonsbo-d32-std-tempered-glass-matx-mini-case-black-cas-jon-06775.html
3) example of a 5 slot matx case: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aerocool-dryft-mini-v2-micro-atx-case-cas-aer-00607.html

4) example of a mobo with the x16 slot at pcie position 1: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ddr5-micro-atx-motherboard-mot-gig-03566.html
5) example of a mobo with the x16 slot at pcie position 2: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...t-am5-ddr5-atx-motherboard-mot-msi-03372.html

best for gpu airflow (not comparing specific cases, just in general): combo 2+4, 3+4
acceptable compromises: combo 1+4, 2+5, 3+5
avoid: combo 1+5
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2+4 is good for my budget, thanks for explaining/recommendations
 
no worries :)

just as an example, this is my pc, i'm using combo 3+5 with 2x 140mm slim fans at the bottom and an AIO up top for the bottom-to-top airflow pattern
the cpu (7800x3d) and gpu (4080 super) runs very cool and quiet even under full load

if i had combo 3+4 i could use full thickness fans but realistically the airflow with the slim fans are good enough i doubt the temperature differential would be noticeably significant enough
so, tl;dr, if you go combo 2+4 you could also do the same and mount slim fans at the bottom to enhance airflow

 
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You can fit a MATX board into a ATX case btw ;)

personally I wouldn't try and cram a big card into a small case, you'll probably have space issues and PITA to work in.

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I'd get a slightly bigger case tbh a midi tower isn't much bigger than MATX case maybe something like this
 
Late reply, using the MSI B850M Mortar (1st slot PCi-E, 3 x NVMEs, 1 is at the back) and the Lian Li A3 Wood, 3 Silent Loop AIO and the 9070XT Nitro+. Small ATX PSU possible (14cm), SFX/SFX-L PSU recommended.
 
Another update, just in case someone wonders about, tried to replace the cheaper Thermalright slim fans (bottom intake) by BeQuiet Silent Wings 4. Clearance was 1 or 2mm, and GPU temperature about 2-3 Celsius lower, but NVME was 8-10 Celsius hotter. PCH about 5-6 Celsius hotter. Tried the Arctic slim fans and they don't move any air, unless at mid-high rpm. The Thermalright slim fan is back in place now, at 30%.
 
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Tried the Arctic slim fans and they don't move any air, unless at mid-high rpm. The Thermalright slim fan is back in place now, at 30%.
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interesting, were you using the 120mm fans? i'm using the arctic slim 140mm fans and they seem to do the job well at low rpms
(i also have the thermalright slim 120mm but these are in my secondary rig)
 
tamzzy said:
interesting, were you using the 120mm fans? i'm using the arctic slim 140mm fans and they seem to do the job well at low rpms
(i also have the thermalright slim 120mm but these are in my secondary rig)
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Yes, 120mm version.
I managed to fit quite a lot inside the A3, but lost importantly nothing blocking fans or messy cables.
Bus at the moment but plan to take some pictures soon in case it helps anyone.
 
@neocon So what case did you end up going for?

I've just squeezed the Pulse 9070xt into my Kolink Citadel Mesh but the card is only millimeters off the bottom. It just fits.

I'm looking at the Phantek XT M3 for a little more room and the addition of fans on the bottom for better cooling.

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@neocon So what case did you end up going for?

I've just squeezed the Pulse 9070xt into my Kolink Citadel Mesh but the card is only millimeters off the bottom. It just fits.

I'm looking at the Phantek XT M3 for a little more room and the addition of fans on the bottom for better cooling.

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Probably best to avoid MATX for anything but HTPC/single slot- dual slot GPUs tbh

I'd go full size midi tower, Antec Flux Non pro or something like that.
 
tamzzy said:
just note that the psu max length on this case is extremely limited at 150mm max, so, realistically you'd need a 140mm PSU as these "max length" quoted rarely take into account the cables
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The 150mm MSI MAG A850GLS PSU fits the XT M3 perfectly - there's definitely enough room for stock cables (and it squeezes in a 9070XT Sapphire Nitro too, although pics are with a 9060XT 16Gb Nitro)

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I assume the curve in the fascia fits the 150mm exactly?
No chance for a 160mm PSU then?
I wanted the fishtank version of the M3 but my PSU is too long (160mm) :(
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I wouldn't want to risk it.
150mm was tight - I had to plug in the 24.pin cable first, then route it carefully through to the front chamber (turns were *tight*)
 
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